Ukyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and a fenced area.
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, tiled roofs, and white parasols.
A brightly lit staircase with LED lights forming a pattern on the steps.
A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, leading into a forested area.

Stay near popular Ukyo Ward attractions

A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, leading into a forested area.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

9.0/10 (80 reviews)
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
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Activities

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

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

AU$74
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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

AU$142
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
The most photogenic temple in Kyoto

Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour

AU$36
per adult
Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

AU$49
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

AU$143
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour

Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour

AU$64
per adult
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Monkeys, Matcha & Temple Tour
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Our pick of the best Ukyo 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$103 per night from 26 July to 27 July
AU$103
26 July - 27 July
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 ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Rihga Gran Kyoto

Rihga Gran Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
1 Higashikujo Nishisannocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$112 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$112
17 Aug - 18 Aug
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 clean rooms in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"The breakfast was good, had good options for people who are health conscious on a keto whole food plant based diet. It was very helpful that laundry was in the hotel, very convenient. The location is also very good, right next to the Kyoto Station,"

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Rihga Gran Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

4 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$115 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$115
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Emion Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

3.5 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonoda-cho, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is AU$77 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$77
27 July - 28 July
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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$101 per night from 27 July to 28 July
AU$101
27 July - 28 July
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! (1,007 reviews)
"The Richmond Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Kyoto with an unbeatable location- just steps from Kyoto Station, a 7-Eleven, and a shopping mall with a great food hall. It made the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. One of the highlights of our stay was the warm and welcoming staff. The hotel also ..."

Reviewed on 22 July 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is AU$101 per night from 16 Aug to 17 Aug
AU$101
16 Aug - 17 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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Our guide on where to stay in Ukyo Ward

Find the best Ukyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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 Kawaramachi Street 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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. 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 Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, 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 Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Ukyo Ward Travel Guide

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