What's it like in Sagano?

Travellers to the Sagano neighbourhood in Kyoto will be sure to enjoy their stay. Are you looking for Sagano travel tips? Make sure that you visit Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu and Katsura River while you're in the neighbourhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Sagano?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Hotel Sagano - Adults Only is the highest ranked property in Sagano. This hotel is a short 10-minute walk from Shijo Street, and it offers free breakfast and free parking.

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

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your scheduled arrival. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you might still have the option to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Sagano.

What is there to do in this Kyoto neighbourhood?

A few attractions you might want to check out while you're in Sagano are Sagano Onsen Tenzan-no-Yu and Katsura River. While you're out sightseeing, Toei Kyoto Studio Park and Sagano Romantic Train are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kyoto.

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

If you want to venture out of town, Arisugawa Station is the closest train station. You can also catch a ride at Kurumazakijinja Station.

The Best Hotels in Sagano, Kyoto - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern bedroom with a bed, a red sofa, a TV, and a ceiling light fixture.

1. Hotel Sagano - Adults Only

Sagano

Dethsend

฿2,251 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern lobby with a central seating area, large windows, and hanging pendant lights.

2. Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA

Minami Ward, 6.8 km from Sagano

Rupesh

฿10,160 total

2 Dec - 3 Dec

A large, symmetrical building with a central entrance, multiple windows, and a well-lit facade.

3. THE GATE HOTEL KYOTO TAKASEGAWA by HULIC

Karasuma, 7 km from Sagano

Nasreen

฿9,622 total

30 Nov - 1 Dec

A chef in a professional kitchen with various cooking stations and food items.

4. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

Minami Ward, 6.7 km from Sagano

Alexandra

฿5,237 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern multi-story building with large windows and a stone retaining wall.

5. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

Downtown Kyoto, 7 km from Sagano

Gavin

฿8,335 total

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A modern building with large windows, a metal gate, and a traditional lantern.

6. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Karasuma, 6.7 km from Sagano

Jesse

฿7,557 total

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A modern hotel corridor with a checkered floor, recessed lighting, and a view of the lobby area.

7. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

Shimogyo Ward, 5.3 km from Sagano

Crystal

฿3,360 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A hotel with a central courtyard, multiple balconies, and a distinctive glass-roofed pavilion.

8. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Minami Ward, 6.5 km from Sagano

SUE

฿5,858 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk with chairs, a TV, and a city view through the window.

9. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 6.6 km from Sagano

Seleste

฿9,406 total

9 Nov - 10 Nov

A modern hotel room with a dark leather sofa, a small round table, a flat-screen TV, and a city view through large windows.

10. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 6.1 km from Sagano

Andreea-Maria

฿4,916 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a city view.

11. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

Nakagyo Ward, 4.5 km from Sagano

Frances

฿5,247 total

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A traditional Japanese room with tatami flooring, a low table, and a view of a garden with a stone lantern and cherry blossoms.

12. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Shimogyo Ward, 5.1 km from Sagano

DAE EUN

฿8,341 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a wet floor, and a view of greenery outside.

13. Hotel Emion Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward, 5.1 km from Sagano

Olga

฿3,344 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A building with a large illuminated sign in Japanese characters, a covered entrance, and a staircase leading up to the entrance.

14. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Shimogyo Ward, 6.8 km from Sagano

Brian

฿5,424 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a coffee table, and a desk.

15. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

Karasuma, 5.8 km from Sagano

Olivia

฿4,928 total

3 Dec - 4 Dec

A pathway lined with rocks and greenery, leading to a traditional stone lantern and a building with large windows.

16. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Shimogyo Ward, 6.2 km from Sagano

Brijesh

฿5,017 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

A modern building with a glass facade, a water feature, and a stone pathway.

17. Cross Hotel Kyoto

Karasuma, 6.9 km from Sagano

Andrew

฿10,622 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

18. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

Shimogyo Ward, 6.5 km from Sagano

Junnel

฿5,631 total

10 Nov - 11 Nov

A cozy seating area with a bench, a table with breakfast items, and a view through a window with a metal grid.

19. Mercure Kyoto Station

Shimogyo Ward, 6.1 km from Sagano

Kim ngan

฿6,925 total

18 Nov - 19 Nov

The exterior of RIhGA GRAN KYOTO with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance with a staircase and illuminated signage.

20. Rihga Gran Kyoto

Higashikujo Nishisannocho, 6.9 km from Sagano

Mangongo

฿4,987 total

4 Nov - 5 Nov

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Hotel Sagano - Adults Only	2.0 star property	7.8 Good 89 reviews	View
Hotel Emion Kyoto	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 2,316 reviews	View
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji	3.5 star property	9.4 Exceptional 1,002 reviews	View
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho	4.0 star property	9.6 Exceptional 349 reviews	View
KAYA Kyoto Nijo Castle	4.0 star property	9.4 Exceptional 440 reviews	View

Where to stay in Sagano

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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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

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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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.

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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.

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

Karasuma

Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood.

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Top Sagano Hotel Reviews

Rihga Gran Kyoto

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice"

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent customer service, we lost our phone on the JR train line and they helped us with calling lost and found and direct us to the JR lost and found department. Our missing cell phone was found and mailed to our hotel. Any questions or concerns were addressed and had comfortable stay here. Wonderful easy location within the Koyto Station made day trips super easy. Love this hotel! Thanks!"

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4. JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI

5. SOLARIA Nishitetsu Hotel Kyoto Premier

6. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

7. The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji

8. Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

9. Hotel Granvia Kyoto

10. RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

11. The Royal Park Canvas Kyoto Nijo

12. Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

13. Hotel Emion Kyoto

14. Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

15. Hotel Intergate Kyoto Shijo Shinmachi

16. Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

17. Cross Hotel Kyoto

18. Daiwa Roynet Hotel Kyoto Ekimae PREMIER

19. Mercure Kyoto Station

20. Rihga Gran Kyoto

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