Karasuma Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Nishiki Market
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pontocho Alley. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Nijō Castle. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Karasuma
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Very clean and comfortable rooms with amenities. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. Location is quite central and close to a nearby train station.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Great hotel that’s close to Kyoto station. Close to the subway stations making it easy to get around the city. Restaurant in the hotel is amazing. Room is good. Definitely on the smaller side but pretty standard for Japan
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
My second time here, always friendly, attentive helpful staff. Great rooms, very clean, nice amenities and a nice breakfast. Will come again hopefully due to the kind staff and great location.
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Myself and my partner had the most incredible stay here. Ryan our guide was so knowledgable and went out of his way to ensure we saw as many animals as possible.
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
Great location, amenities, staff and nice room.
Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Spacious and clean room, very attentive staff. We had an excellent stay there.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Karasuma
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Teramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi 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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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.
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 Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Karasuma Travel Guide
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- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho Alley
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Mikane Shrine
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Museum of Kyoto
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Tin Toy and Doll Museum
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Kyoto Art Center
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Bukoji
- Shiori-an
- Kajyadonosya
- Inabado Temple
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Kyoto Municipal Museum Of School History
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Shijo Street
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