Karasuma Travel Guide
Kyoto
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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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Karasuma
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"We enjoyed our stay in the Kabuki room. The staff are helpful and friendly. The room was clean and comfortable. We would stay there again!!"
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
"This hotel is located in a safe and quiet area close to Kyoto city hall, subway, and great restaurants. The room is very comfortable and has everything you need. Breakfast had lots of food choices and the coffee is excellent. Bonus-coffee and ice water is available throughout the day in the lobby ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
"We loved our stay here would highly recommend the hotel. The location worked great close to the train station and lots of shopping great city bakery right across the street with wonderful baked goods and sandwiches and lattes, etc. staff were wonderful and the rooms were very nice."
Reviewed on 21 Jun 2026
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
"Great, friendly staff. The laundry facilities were very helpful. Perfect location and very clean and updated"
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
"👍"
Reviewed on 22 Jun 2026
Ace Hotel Kyoto
"Appreciate the aesthetics of the place, the cleanliness, the accessibility to coffee and shops"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Karasuma
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 Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.
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.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or ShinPuhKan Shopping Center, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
