Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto Tower which includes central business district, modern architecture and a city
Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto Tower featuring a city, modern architecture and city views
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council

Popular places to visit

Kyoto Tower

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
Kyoto Station Building

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
Kyoto Railway Museum

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
Umekoji Park

Umekoji Park

Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Umekoji Park
Higashi Honganji Temple

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

Kawaramachi Street

4.5/5(22 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.

Kawaramachi Street

Things to do

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

฿16,996
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Gion Geisha District Maiko

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

฿1,214
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Nara Early Bird Tour

Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)

฿2,397
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Nara Early Bird Tour (Kyoto Departure Option Available)
Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara One Full Day Private Tour

From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour

฿16,996
per traveller
From Tokyo to Kyoto and Nara: A Captivating Full-Day Private Tour
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night

Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)

฿4,162
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Geisha Streets & "Real Kyoto" Magical Night (w/Kyoto Snack)
From Fukuoka/Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima 1-Day Bus Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket

฿9,618
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Hiroshima Miyajima Bus Tour & Shinkansen Ticket
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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, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,917 reviews)
Cool place and great onsen
"What a cool place to stay! The robes, the breakfast, the extra snacks, the heated floors, and the beautiful onsen! We enjoyed our time here a lot and felt welcomed with our kids (1 and 5)."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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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! (1,832 reviews)
"Room was very comfortable. Water pressure was fantastic. Slept well. Good central location. We walked to everything. Ended up walking to the main Kyoto station which is an aporoximate 25 minute walk by a cool temple. Found plenty of great food."

Reviewed on 13 Apr 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,749 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,749
฿3,023 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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! (1,565 reviews)
Loved it!
"When arriving, not only was the lobby beautiful with a view - but the staff was very friendly and even upgraded us to a bigger room without asking! The room itself was VERY spacious, clean, the bathroom and shower area was so nice - they had everything you could possibly need (ie toothbrush/toothpaste, ..."

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
3.5 out of 5
9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,034 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿3,034
฿3,838 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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 helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (573 reviews)
"Very convenient to the JR lines, great rooms, comfortable beds, nice bathrooms. Friendly staff."

Reviewed on 9 Apr 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿3,142 per night from 7 May to 8 May
฿3,142
฿3,906 total
includes taxes & fees
7 May - 8 May
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Hotel is great, especially the shuttle service to Kyoto Station. There isn’t that much around the hotel tho."

Reviewed on 15 Apr 2025

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
4 out of 5
181 Bokumikanabutsu-cho, Aburanokojidori Rokujo Agaru, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is ฿2,322 per night from 6 May to 7 May
฿2,322
฿2,554 total
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
Stay at this 4-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 in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (925 reviews)
"Clean rooms and well maintained. There were free free refreshments and coffee in the lobby between 10 and 18. Had everything needed in the room. Laundry was not as clean as you would expect compared to the other areas and only 3 machines and expensive."

Reviewed on 12 Apr 2025

Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
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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

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
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Higashikujo Nishisannocho

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

Higashikujo Nishisannocho
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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

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto
Toji Temple featuring a pond and a park

Minami Ward

4.5/5(5 area reviews)

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 To-ji Temple.

Minami Ward

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