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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The room was very clean. The location was good for getting out to see the sites.
Reviewed on 9 Dec 2025
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Great hotel
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
Clean medium sized hotel closed to transportation link and walkable to most popular areas in Kyoto.
Reviewed on 10 Dec 2025
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
This hotel was fabulous! 5 stars all the way! Service and the spa amenity was over the top! Breakfast buffet was amazing, both cultures represented in taste, with great assortment as not to become boring after many days of indulgence! Highly recommended and can’t wait to explore the other boutique ...
Reviewed on 11 Dec 2025
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Exceptional!
Reviewed on 13 Dec 2025
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
This was such a cute little quaint hotel! The breakfast is the only thing I don’t think is worth it, especially considering it’s so close to many restaurants that you can just walk 10-12 minutes to the Nishiki market or the Terramachi market.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, 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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide
- Places of interest
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- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho Alley
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Mikane Shrine
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Museum of Kyoto
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- Kyoto Art Center
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Hakusan Shrine
- Hounji Temple
- Shiori-an
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Gyogan Temple
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Nijō Castle
