Shimogyo Ward

Kyoto

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Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward attractions

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Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

￥569
per traveler
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion

￥8,645
per adult
Kyoto Cultural Walking Tour Small Group: Zen, Inari & Gion
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip

￥8,338
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari & Nara Park Day Trip
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

￥12,000
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

￥5,500
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Picture 3 for Activity From Kyoto: Nara Guided Half Day Bus Tour

From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch

￥12,000
per adult
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
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Shimogyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥11,620 per night from Aug 14 to Aug 15
￥11,620
￥12,893 total
Aug 14 - Aug 15
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,100 reviews)
"Great!"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

4 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ￥11,737 per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
￥11,737
￥13,086 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,218 reviews)
"It was wonderful stay. Clean and good facilities."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
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 ￥12,719 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥12,719
￥13,991 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"The Richmond Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Kyoto with an unbeatable location- just steps from Kyoto Station, a 7-Eleven, and a shopping mall with a great food hall. It made the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. One of the highlights of our stay was the warm and welcoming staff. The hotel also ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥10,427 per night from Aug 24 to Aug 25
￥10,427
￥12,961 total
Aug 24 - Aug 25
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"This an older hotel and not centrally located .They do provide a shuttle bus to Kyoto station. Staff is wonderful but the room we were given was small and impractical, especially the bathroom. Beds were very hard and the pillows like rocks. Breakfast was very crowded and not impressive."

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥8,863 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
￥8,863
￥9,749 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,623 reviews)
"Le forza est un super hôtel et est très bien situé. Le seul bémol est la description et photos des chambres. Nous avons pris une chambre qui disait être pour 4 et lorsque nous sommes arrivés ( 2 adultes et 2 enfants de 8-10 ans), il n’y avait que 2 petits lits simples. Nous étions là pour 5 nuits ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji

4 out of 5
620 Teianmaenocho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥12,411 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
￥12,411
￥13,652 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,008 reviews)
"I loved my stay at this hotel! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted by a beautiful, welcoming environment. The staff are helpful and kind. The bed was super comfortable and the room was very spacious! The public baths were a big highlight of my stay too! So relaxing after a long day of sightseeing. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
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Where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

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Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

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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

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Ishibe Alley 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

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