Shimokawaracho Travel Guide

Kyoto

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Kyoto,Japan
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Kyoto,Japan
Kodaiji is a beautiful temple in Gion. Plus, it has a nice bamboo grove that's much less crowded than the famous one in Arashiyama. A true hidden treasure #trovember
Largest Buddha in Kyoto, this serves as a memorial for Japanese soldiers

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Kyoto aqueduct. Located inside the Nanzen-ji temple, this aqueduct is a popular photo spot #TroveOnTuesday #bvsjapan


Top hotels in Shimokawaracho

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿4,278 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿4,278
฿4,706 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
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! (3,892 reviews)
Excellent hotel with excellent amenities the spa and massage chairs or the highlights of the hotel not to mention the wonderful breakfast You might as well have free noodles service after 9:00 p.m.

Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿6,100 per night from 19 Mar to 20 Mar
฿6,100
฿6,710 total
19 Mar - 20 Mar
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,674 reviews)
The hotel staff was lovely and very welcoming. The property was extremely clean and well maintained, and the atmosphere made me feel like I was staying at a resort. The bedroom was spacious and very comfortable, which made the stay even more enjoyable. My only concern was the lack of storage space ...

Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿4,995 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿4,995
฿5,494 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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! (232 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
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4 out of 5
409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿2,170 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿2,170
฿2,467 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (695 reviews)
The staff were extremely helpful and courteous as soon as you walk in. The hotel is so nice and clean aside from some dust collected on top the sink area. I am happy to report I did not see any bed bugs/bed bug spots when checking the mattress and everything was very clean. The restaurant in the ...

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿3,233 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿3,233
฿3,912 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,535 reviews)
Perfect location. Very friendly and helpful staff. Rooms were spacious and very clean.

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
The overall hotel

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimokawaracho

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(2 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial 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.

Higashiyama Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(5 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

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

Gion
Komatsucho

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
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

Karasuma

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

Karasuma


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