Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

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Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward attractions

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Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

฿1,168
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

฿4,006
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan

Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan

฿1,061
per traveller
Kyoto Kimono Rental CHAMATSU|Kimono/Yukata Rental FamilyPlan
Wear a high-quality kimono, enjoy a tea ceremony experience in a small group, and hear fun travel stories from other travelers.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

฿2,547
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Kyoto Geisha District & Hidden Gems Morning Tour

Kyoto Geisha District & Hidden Gems Morning Tour

฿1,061
per adult
Kyoto Geisha District & Hidden Gems Morning Tour
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

฿701
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
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Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿6,258 per night from 18 Oct to 19 Oct
฿6,258
฿6,947 total
18 Oct - 19 Oct
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! (4,186 reviews)
"This was our favorite hotel of the trip! Great breakfast, amenities, laundry on site, massage chairs for free, the onsen. Amazing! Great location to everything we wanted to do and for transit. If I had to say one bad thing it’s that the pillows needed to be updated. They were hard and small. Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿10,331 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
฿10,331
฿11,364 total
2 Nov - 3 Nov
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,871 reviews)
"Hotel was very clean and peaceful. The staff were also really kind!"

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿3,905 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,905
฿4,725 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿5,443 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,443
฿5,987 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Laundry too busy."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station

3.5 out of 5
1-9, Kamadono-cho, Higashi Shiokoji Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿3,121 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿3,121
฿3,433 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
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 property condition ...
Miyako City Kintetsu Kyoto Station
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ฿5,344 per night from 12 Oct to 13 Oct
฿5,344
฿6,761 total
12 Oct - 13 Oct
Stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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Where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

Find the best Shimogyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Central Kyoto

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.

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Gion

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

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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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Karasuma

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

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Sannenzaka Museum 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.

Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide