Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto
Kyoto Tower which includes central business district, modern architecture and a city

Popular places to visit

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Kyoto Tower

4/5(117 reviews)

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Tower
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Kyoto Station Building

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Station Building
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Umekoji Park

Explore the great outdoors at Umekoji Park, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.

Umekoji Park
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Kyoto Railway Museum

You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Railway Museum
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Higashi Honganji Temple

4.5/5(12 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Higashi Honganji Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.

Higashi Honganji Temple
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Kawaramachi Street

4.5/5(22 reviews)

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kawaramachi Street

Things to do

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Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

฿789
Per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple
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Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond

฿5,110
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
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Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket

฿957
Per adult
Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket
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Explore Nishiki Market: Food & Culture Walk

฿4,229
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Explore Nishiki Market: Food & Culture Walk
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Private Customized 3 Full Days Tour Package: Discover Kyoto, Arashiyama and Nara

฿51,098
Per adult
Private Customized 3 Full Days Tour Package: Discover Kyoto, Arashiyama and Nara
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Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

฿3,014
Per adult
Kyoto Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour
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Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru, HigashiHorikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿1,832 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿1,832
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 6 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,741 reviews)
"Very convenient, well maintained, great and helpful staff"

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,881 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
฿3,881
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,512 reviews)
excellent unique hotel
"We loved the unique (by western standards) interior design and very thoughtful touches throughout the room and the hotel. This is however a high volume, high turnover hotel as a FYI for other travelers. We did not purchase the included breakfast and saw that others had to wait in line etc. Free massage ..."

Reviewed on 19 May 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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 helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (716 reviews)
"I love the his hotel."

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ฿2,042 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
฿2,042
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (982 reviews)
"Great hotel, great location, excellent facilities and staff."

Reviewed on 20 May 2024

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,289 per night from 6 Jun to 7 Jun
฿2,289
per night
6 Jun - 7 Jun
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Beautiful! Very nice!"

Reviewed on 13 May 2024

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
3.5 out of 5
9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the clean rooms in their reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (261 reviews)
"Safe and quiet, nice to be near park and aquarium"

Reviewed on 15 May 2024

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Other neighbourhoods around Shimogyo Ward

Ninnaji Temple featuring a park

Ukyo Ward

Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.

Ukyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street 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
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kawaramachi Street and Fushimi Inari Shrine.

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Toji Temple featuring a pond and a park

Minami Ward

Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.

Minami Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park showing animals and zoo animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward

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