Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide

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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.
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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.
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Kyoto, Nijo-Castle
Minami-nakashikiri, Nijō-jō
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Kome-gura and Seinan-sumiyagura(Japan's national important cultural properties), Nijō-jō
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

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

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿3,905 per night from 6 Mar to 7 Mar
฿3,905
฿4,296 total
6 Mar - 7 Mar
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,032 reviews)
Everything was awesome and great location.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Cross Hotel Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿6,768 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
฿6,768
฿8,561 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,420 reviews)
Very kind and helpful staff. Willing to help at whatever time needed. The hotel is very clean, nice and very well located.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿1,402 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿1,402
฿1,542 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,123 reviews)
Clean room, breakfast was awesome we enjoyed and loved the Japanese menu. Very convenient and walkable to the market and train station.

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER

4.5 out of 5
45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿8,617 per night from 8 Mar to 9 Mar
฿8,617
฿9,479 total
8 Mar - 9 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (365 reviews)
Very nice hotel, super convenient location. Very happy we fouund this hotel.

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Hilton Kyoto

Hilton Kyoto

5 out of 5
416 Shimomaruyacho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
The price is ฿6,078 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar
฿6,078
฿7,756 total
9 Mar - 10 Mar
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Popular attractions Pontocho Alley and Nishiki Market are located ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (402 reviews)
Beautiful room Great staff

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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
Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -

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
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

Central Kyoto
Komatsucho

Komatsucho

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

Komatsucho
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū 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