Visit Shimogyo Ward
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.
Kyoto Tower
Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Kyoto Tower. Make time for the temples and local tours in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Kyoto Aquarium during your holiday to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park 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.
Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The ambience is very warm and cozy. The rooms are Nippon style interesting for tourists. Clean and comfortable. We liked the free Yakult probiotics. However, we did not know that all Natural Springs in Japan do not allow swimwear, that is disappointment. But all in all, the hotel is ideally located ...
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Room was clean and comfortable. Slept great on the comfortable bed each night after a full day of exploring Kyoto and a nightly soak in the onsen.
Reviewed on 29 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Very hospitable.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Shower is amazing nice part of town great amenities wonderful staff
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Very convenient location, nice onsen, free ramen at night, clean room and quite during night.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
The breakfast buffet was excellent. Lots of variety and very high quality. We had a problem with air conditioning in our room and they switched us to another room immediately! Excellent customer service.
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimogyo Ward
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street 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.
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.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
