Shimokawaracho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A serene nighttime landscape with a calm river reflecting the surrounding trees and lights.
A bamboo forest with tall, slender trees and a wooden walkway.
A large Buddha statue in front of a temple with a pond in the foreground.
An old brick archway with a descending spiral staircase.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

Stay near popular Shimokawaracho attractions

A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.
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Activities

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

AU$71
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

AU$172
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

AU$73
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

AU$29
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

AU$48
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

AU$105
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Shimokawaracho Hotel Deals

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$129 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$129
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (304 reviews)
"Best choice I made"

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$114 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$114
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (4,122 reviews)
"Buffet breakfast stands out for me here. Next will be the hot springs they have at the hotel followed by the cleanliness and quiet atmosphere all throughout our stay. Staff are so helpful and friendly. Highly recommended for folks visiting Kyoto. Kyoto station is about 5mins walk away."

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$99 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$99
6 Sept - 7 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)
"Excellent location and staff were amazing and helpful."

Reviewed on 29 Aug 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$137 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$137
2 Sept - 3 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,112 reviews)
"Good"

Reviewed on 30 Aug 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$171 per night from 2 Sept to 3 Sept
AU$171
2 Sept - 3 Sept
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. ...
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$88 per night from 6 Sept to 7 Sept
AU$88
6 Sept - 7 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,172 reviews)
"Excellent Place. Close to everything."

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Our guide on where to stay in Shimokawaracho

Find the best Shimokawaracho areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shimokawaracho
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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

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 wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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 cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

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.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

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.

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