Karasuma Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Nishiki Market
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Pontocho Alley
During your visit to Kyoto, you can enjoy retail therapy at Pontocho Alley. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
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.
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.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Top hotels in Karasuma
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Beautiful hotel in very central location, walk to everything.
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
$65 usd for a load of laundry was steep
Reviewed on 14 Mar 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
All the stores and restaurants
Reviewed on 6 Mar 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Very convenient
Reviewed on 11 Mar 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Our stay was absolutely perfect. The room was spotless and very comfortable, the staff were incredibly kind and helpful, and the amenities were excellent. The location couldn’t have been better — close to everything we needed. We will definitely stay here again on our next trip to Kyoto.
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Great
Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Karasuma
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi 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.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
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 Ryozen Kannon War Memorial 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.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
