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.
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 Downtown Kyoto
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 Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
In the heart of the shopping district. Staff was very friendly, easy access to public transportation, clean rooms. We stayed in a premium room so we had access to the premium lounge that offered free snacks and beverages.
Reviewed on 18 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
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
The staff were very welcoming, polite and extremely friendly at all times. Our room was very clean and although some reviews stated that the rooms are usually compact, we had a room with 3 beds and it was very spacious. We had everything in the room including pyjamas and sandals provided. Good location ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Hotel Okura Kyoto
Great buffet breakfast with lots of variety with an excellent view of the river and Gion area.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 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 Uhoin.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Uhoin 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
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Museum of Kyoto
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- Kyoto Art Center
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Shiori-an
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Hounji Temple
- Gyogan Temple
- Hakusan Shrine
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Nijō Castle
