Kamininomiyacho Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Kamininomiyacho
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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 a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Kamininomiyacho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The onsen pools were amazing!
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The room was awesome and the hotel had a lot of amenities which I liked
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Nice staff, great location.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
We enjoyed our stay here in Kyoto.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
The location of the hotel is really nice..
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Kamininomiyacho
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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.
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.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope 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.
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.
