Ukyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and hiking or walking
Kyoto which includes street scenes and a small town or village as well as a small group of people
Kyoto Station which includes art, night scenes and street scenes
Kyoto which includes forests and landscape views

Popular places to visit

Shijo Street

Shijo Street

During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Shijo Street
Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and hiking or walking

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Arashiyama Bamboo Grove during your travels in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Ryoanji Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Ryoan-ji Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Ryoan-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Ryoan-ji Temple
Bamboo Forest Street

Bamboo Forest Street

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Street during your travels in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Bamboo Forest Street
Togetsukyo Bridge

Togetsukyo Bridge

After visiting Togetsukyo Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.

Togetsukyo Bridge
Ninnaji Temple which includes landscape views, a temple or place of worship and religious aspects

Ninna-ji Temple

Learn about the local history of Kyoto with a stop at Ninna-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Ninna-ji Temple

Top hotels in Ukyo Ward

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (3,373 reviews)
"Enjoyed the stay"

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 3.547.266 ₫ per night from 10 Sept to 11 Sept
3.547.266 ₫
4.487.292 ₫ total
10 Sept - 11 Sept
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,644 reviews)
"Spacious compared to other hotels in the Kyoto station area. Very quiet inside, despite being built within the station. Little kids will enjoy watching the Shinkansen run on the track from the rooms!"

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 3.361.202 ₫ per night from 25 Aug to 26 Aug
3.361.202 ₫
3.697.340 ₫ total
25 Aug - 26 Aug
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,132 reviews)
"Great breakfast. Great room. Great location. Great staff."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 1.422.054 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
1.422.054 ₫
1.564.259 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,020 reviews)
"It was really close to the trains 2 options for breakfast"

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2025

Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is 1.764.591 ₫ per night from 26 Aug to 27 Aug
1.764.591 ₫
1.941.103 ₫ total
26 Aug - 27 Aug
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,801 reviews)
"The hotel location is great. The train is a short walk and there’s even a direct pathway. Not crowded part of town so that was nice too. Hotel is clean and the amenities are above and beyond. Breakfast buffet was also good. Service was top notch. We dropped our luggage off early and it was in our ..."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 2.359.317 ₫ per night from 20 Aug to 21 Aug
2.359.317 ₫
2.854.774 ₫ total
20 Aug - 21 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,204 reviews)
"The Miyako Hotel is conveniently located near shopping and transportation centers. The hotel offers an excellent dinner. The staff are extremely friendly. It’s a wonderful place to stay."

Reviewed on 18 Aug 2025

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
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Other neighbourhoods around Ukyo Ward

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Shimogyo Ward

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

5/5(10 area reviews)

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.

Nakagyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park showing animals and zoo animals

Nishikyo Ward

Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.

Nishikyo Ward
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(364 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring autumn colours, snow and religious aspects

Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine 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.

Kamigyo Ward
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma

Ukyo Ward Travel Guide

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