The Best Hotels in Karasuma, Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons.
The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival

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Where to stay in Karasuma

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Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.

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Gion

Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district.

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Higashi Honganji in Kyoto, Kyoto prefecture, Japan

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.

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Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.

Downtown Kyoto

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

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Kodaiji Temple which includes landscape views, a garden and religious aspects

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope 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.

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Top Karasuma Hotel Reviews

THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

10/10 Excellent

"Great hotel in a great location. Room was very quiet and comfortable."

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

8/10 Good

"Clean room, WiFi was provided and all staff were helpful and very professional. Only small down side in my opinion was the breakfast. Don’t stay at hotels much so not sure this is the norm, but the choice of main breakfast did not change. Buffett choices were great though"

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

10/10 Excellent

"The Royal Park Hotel and Kyoto is an excellent accommodation in a very good neighborhood. The rooms are very nicely decorated and modern. The bed is very comfortable and the amenities are refreshed every day. One can also decide on whether one wishes to have the bedsheets changed every 3 days or more frequently. The breakfast has many choices and plentiful. It is worth the price. The neighborhood has plenty of choices of restaurants and is very close to the Nishiki Market, which is worth a visit."

Frequently asked questions

What is Karasuma like?

Karasuma is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its temples and major shopping area. Are you looking for Karasuma travel tips? Make sure that you visit Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best place to stay in Karasuma?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Village Kiramachi is the highest ranked property in Karasuma. This guest house is a short 1-minute walk from Shijo Street, and it offers free WiFi and concierge services. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Miru Kyoto Nishiki and Hotel Muso.

How many hotels are there in the Karasuma area?

Expedia has 446 hotels and other accommodation options in Karasuma to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Karasuma, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Karasuma.

What can I see and do in this Kyoto neighbourhood?

Browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto or Samurai and Ninja Museum in Karasuma. Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Kyoto Art Center, Bukoji and Shijo Kyo Machiya are just a few of the places to visit in and around Karasuma. Kyoto Municipal Museum Of School History and Shiori-an are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

How can I get around Karasuma and the greater Kyoto area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Karasuma Oike Station is the closest metro station. If you'd like to get out and explore some more sights, hop on a train to explore the nearby area. Karasuma Station is the closest train station, but Shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are also close by.

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Where to stay in Karasuma

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