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

4/5(1 review)

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

5/5(5 reviews)

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

4.5/5(16 reviews)

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

After visiting Ninna-ji Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants 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! (3,536 reviews)
"Located only a couple of blocks from the main train station, this hotel was a great pick. Incredibly clean as you must take your shoes off at the entrance and roll your luggage through water before entering the lobby, and your room. The variety of hot springs baths you can choose from and the extras, ..."

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel

4.5 out of 5
Gojo-sagaru, Horikawa-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 2.797.998 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
2.797.998 ₫
3.477.912 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 3 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,030 reviews)
"This hotel was excellent mostly because of the great staff. Everyone was so helpful for a non Japanese speaking group. The restaurant was delicious but I didn’t try the Japanese one due to time. I would recommend it to anyone!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is 5.514.160 ₫ per night from 26 Oct to 27 Oct
5.514.160 ₫
6.975.412 ₫ total
26 Oct - 27 Oct
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,300 reviews)
"Everything was excellent!!!"

Reviewed on 27 Sept 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Free drinks"

Reviewed on 1 Oct 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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 5.050.546 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
5.050.546 ₫
6.388.941 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
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! (1,737 reviews)
"Great location inside Kyoto Station makes this fantastic for tourists. Friendly staff. Complimentary English language newspaper delivered to your room each morning. What’s not to like"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

Hotel Granvia Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,300 reviews)
"Loved this hotel! Beds were very comfortable, breakfast at the restaurant was wonderful and the onsen was amazing to end each day. Staff were very nice as well. Thank you for the lovely stay!"

Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

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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 Bamboo Forest Muko City, 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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū 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 Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma

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