Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.
A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower lit against the sky, modern buildings, and a busy intersection.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, traditional pagoda, and modern buildings.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a clear sky.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a curved road.

Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward attractions

A brightly lit urban street at night with illuminated buildings and a tree-lined sidewalk.

Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Activities

Kyoto: Kintsugi

Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion

AU$23
per adult
Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion
Kyoto Bike Tour - Monkey Tour

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

AU$155
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

AU$173
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Karasumashijo: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

Karasumashijo: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet

AU$77
per adult
Karasumashijo: Kimono Tea Ceremony with Matcha and Sweet
Kyoto: Casual Tea Ceremony in 100-Year-Old Machiya House

Digital Detox Tea Ceremony: Make Matcha with a Tea Master

AU$73
per adult
Digital Detox Tea Ceremony: Make Matcha with a Tea Master
Kyoto: Traditional Kimono & Matcha Tea Ceremony

Kyoto: Traditional Kimono & Matcha Tea Ceremony

AU$64
per adult
Kyoto: Traditional Kimono & Matcha Tea Ceremony
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Our pick of the best Shimogyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$155 per night from 15 Nov to 16 Nov
AU$155
15 Nov - 16 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,197 reviews)
"Overall not bad, good location and friendly staff . But it's kind of crowded and there are a lot of smaller place nearby so kind of depends on what you want."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$122 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$122
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$173 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$173
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,871 reviews)
"The rooms are small but the staff and the little extras make this hotel so amazing. We loved it."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

3.5 out of 5
1-9, Kamadono-cho, Higashi Shiokoji Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$126 per night from 8 Dec to 9 Dec
AU$126
8 Dec - 9 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,034 reviews)
"Wonderful location above (entrance below) the Kyoto Kintetsu station! Clean rooms and comfy beds. Some noise from arriving and departing trains, even on the 7th floor."

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2026

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

3 out of 5
1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$72 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
AU$72
14 Dec - 15 Dec
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,180 reviews)
"The breakfast had many varieties, and the staff is nice. The room is clean, but too small."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$128 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
AU$128
15 Dec - 16 Dec
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,683 reviews)
"Rooms were a good size, excellent showers, great location . Walking distance to huge shopping area, the Gion district, and hundreds of restaurants. Unlimited all day coffee, and a lobby sitting area where you could bring in food as there was no restaurant in the hotel. Definitely recommend this ..."

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2026

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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Our guide on where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

Find the best Shimogyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with a red and white color scheme, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Sannenzaka Museum and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

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