Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Kyoto International Manga Museum showing a city

Kyoto International Manga Museum

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kiyamachi Street

Kiyamachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Kiyamachi Street
Ryoma Shopping Street

Ryoma Shopping Street

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.

Ryoma Shopping Street

Teramachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Teramachi Street. Visit the area's shops or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Teramachi Street

Rokakkudo Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Rokakkudo Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rokakkudo Temple

Things to do

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eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

฿2,236
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

฿15,904
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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

฿795
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Full Day

Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour

฿15,904
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Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

฿1,698
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is ฿1,761 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,761
฿1,937 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"A very nice and well located hotel with easy access to many attractions via a nearby train station. Rooms are clean and very functional. Walking to the river is roughly a 15 minute walk and train stations are between 2 minutes and roughly 10 minutes. Overall, a fantastic hotel!"

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,961 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,961
฿2,157 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,011 reviews)
Great place to stay in kyoto
"The hotel is excellent. It is located in the middle of an entertainment and shopping area and is very convenient to go out from, but taxis cannot reach it directly. It has everything needed for a vacation, and the staff is kind and helpful with anything. The hotel also has self-service laundry facilities. ..."

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2025

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿4,578 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿4,578
฿5,035 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,652 reviews)
"Great staff and superb location. Would highly recommend."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,371 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
฿1,371
฿1,509 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (535 reviews)
"Love this place! Def will be back"

Reviewed on 23 Aug 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,560 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
฿3,560
฿4,308 total
9 Sept - 10 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,008 reviews)
"My favorite hotel in Kyoto."

Reviewed on 27 Aug 2025

Hotel Okura Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,871 per night from 8 Sept to 9 Sept
฿2,871
฿3,631 total
8 Sept - 9 Sept
Stay at this 4-star 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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,266 reviews)
"Excellent service, front desk staff were very helpful especially with them helping us call train station to retrieve a bag we left at the station location. We would definitely stay here again, hotel location was convenient and close to what we wanted to visit."

Reviewed on 21 Aug 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

5/5(10 area reviews)

Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Nakagyo Ward
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
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Komatsucho

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

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(364 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring autumn colours, snow and religious aspects

Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide