Utoro Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
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.
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Things to do
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Matcha, Monkeys & Temple Tour
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony - Small Group Experience
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
Top hotels in Utoro
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The ambience is very warm and cozy. The rooms are Nippon style interesting for tourists. Clean and comfortable. We liked the free Yakult probiotics. However, we did not know that all Natural Springs in Japan do not allow swimwear, that is disappointment. But all in all, the hotel is ideally located ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Room was clean and comfortable. Slept great on the comfortable bed each night after a full day of exploring Kyoto and a nightly soak in the onsen.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
excellent food, great helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Great customer service and location!
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Very hospitable.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Utoro
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Tofuku-ji Temple is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
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.
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 Kyoto Station Building.
Yamashina Ward
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Yamashina Ward. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Biwako Quasi-National Park, and jump on the metro at Higashino Station or Keihan Yamashina to get around the city.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
