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 a 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.
Top hotels in Utoro
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Great hotel for kyoto travel! right next to kyoto station so easy transport from the bullet train
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Cleaning staff were excellent. The location is nice as it’s close to Aeon Mall but at the far end of the station which took longer walking times to other areas. Room size that we reserved was good however the hotel could use an updated look on the exterior.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Great access to the train. Nice welcome drink. Staff was polite and welcoming. Bed wasn’t as comfortable but was decent.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
One of the best managed properties in Japan, very pleasant experience, very good fragrance all around the hotel, great breakfast, very good and very clean room and amazing view of Kyto city from roof.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Utoro
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Castle 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.
