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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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
The price is ₹7,226 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
₹7,226
₹8,211 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (4,136 reviews)
"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
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 ₹7,414 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
₹7,414
₹8,155 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

3 out of 5
1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹3,715 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
₹3,715
₹4,495 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹11,168 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
₹11,168
₹12,564 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (315 reviews)
"Excellent hotel. Great location. Onsen was clean and staff were very friendly. Looking forward to coming back again."

Reviewed on 19 Sept 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ₹10,993 per night from 23 Sept to 24 Sept
₹10,993
₹12,092 total
23 Sept - 24 Sept
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! (2,851 reviews)
"The best hotel out of 6 we stayed in during our trip. What’s not to love: a fabulous welcome with a lovely complimentary welcome drink, room was beautiful and spacious, skin care packages , beautiful products for showering, very clean modern and well maintained, super friendly staff, amazing service ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 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 ₹7,435 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
₹7,435
₹8,996 total
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,137 reviews)
"Overall a great hotel. The only thing is the lighting could be brighter in the hallways. It didn’t feel welcoming with such dim lights"

Reviewed on 15 Sept 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel 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 Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, 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