Horiikecho Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Horiikecho
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.
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.
Nishiki Market
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Horiikecho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"The hot springs spa was amazing and very useful. It had different options for you to soak in from very hot to not so hot. I loved the hot pool with the cold bar to rest your head on. It made the experience that much more exciting. Overall very good time there and will definitely come back."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Amazing customer service. Hotel Was extremely clean, very quiet and everyone so polite. We had the best experience."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"Great location. We will stay here again. thank u"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"I stayed in a standard room with two twin beds and it felt like a palace as a solo traveler. Staff was lovely and helpful, onsen was very nice, location was great - super convenient to walk from the Gojo stop of the train station. Toiletries were fantastic - everything you could need."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Excellent breakfast, beautiful hotel and amazing location!"
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
"The staff were very helpful and efficient. The hotel is very conveniently located right accross the road from Kyoto Station. The room was normal size for a Japanese room so no complaints. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable."
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Horiikecho
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
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.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
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.
