Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Nishiki Market
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Kiyamachi Street
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kyoto International Manga Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Kawaramachi Street
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.
Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu Temple is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
It need a reformation the location was ok
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Position and room. The AC was not working properly though
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Great location, centrally located to all the stations and bus stops, as well as shopping centers and street markets. Staff was helpful and polite. Location provides laundry services but did not have self-service laundromat, however there are at least 2 independent self-service laundromats within ...
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Very good ! Breakfast buffet excellent! Front desk excellent! Room good but only bed Mattress hard. Very well located in center of everything !
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Came to Kyoto for a few days to explore the city, Osaka, and Nora. This hotel was very well located on a main street, but was quiet enough in the rooms themselves. The staff was very friendly and the amenities were in the front desk area so you could take as much as you needed. The rooms were a good ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Everything was clean and the staff was amazing, they let you store your bags there after check out so you can do some more exploring of Kyoto and all it has to offer!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
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.
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
