Shimokawaracho Travel Guide
Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Ryozen Kannon War Memorial. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Entokuin Temple
Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.
Ishibe Alley
Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.
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.
Top hotels in Shimokawaracho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The Onsen at this hotel is its main specialty feature. It is really relaxing to go at the Onsen post your tourist sightseeing day of Kyoto. The hotel is very clean and much bigger than other hotels in Japan
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The breakfast was excellent but it was always crowded.
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Amazing place to stay in an amazing city. The rooms were a good size and the staff was wonderful. The cherry on top was the rooftop terrace!
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Staff is amazing and room is spacious
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
We were so impressed and grateful for this hotel! It’s honestly perfect in every way. From quiet and spacious rooms, incredible ambiance, impeccable cleanliness, delicious food, every convenience for our stay, and a short walk to everything in Gion as well as the train. The shower and bath is something ...
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Spacious room, very kind staff, amazingly accessible to shopping/restaurants. The cleanliness lacked attention to detail, but didn’t warrant a complaint nor room change.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Shimokawaracho
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.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
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.
