Sakyo Ward Travel Guide

Kyoto

A narrow waterway flanked by lush greenery and a wooden fence.
A stone bridge over a stream, surrounded by lush greenery and traditional buildings.
A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and tall trees.
A traditional Japanese garden with a wooden walkway, lush greenery, and a stone bridge.
A traditional Japanese building with a sign for Oriental Brewing.

Stay near popular Sakyo Ward attractions

A clock tower with a large clock face and a brick building with arched windows.

Kyoto University

7.8/10 (1,149 reviews)
Explore the campus of Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
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Top hotels in Sakyo Ward

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915

3.5 out of 5
34 Nanzenji Fukuji-cho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 11.606.738 ₫ per night from 3 Nov to 4 Nov
11.606.738 ₫
12.767.412 ₫ total
3 Nov - 4 Nov
Stay at this luxury ryokan in Kyoto. Enjoy private hot tubs, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 3.862.801 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.862.801 ₫
4.298.109 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,189 reviews)
"This was our favorite hotel of the trip! Great breakfast, amenities, laundry on site, massage chairs for free, the onsen. Amazing! Great location to everything we wanted to do and for transit. If I had to say one bad thing it’s that the pillows needed to be updated. They were hard and small. Otherwise, ..."

Reviewed on 11 Oct 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 2.920.277 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
2.920.277 ₫
3.533.536 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,011 reviews)
"Great location, 16 minutes by train to most shrines or a 20-30 minute walk. Across from the Kyoto station. Near some good hole in the wall places with great food (cash only places). There’s a great multi level shopping mall next door. Could’ve used more mirrors, shower did change temperatures while ..."

Reviewed on 12 Oct 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 5.518.903 ₫ per night from 14 Oct to 15 Oct
5.518.903 ₫
6.070.793 ₫ total
14 Oct - 15 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in their reviews. ...
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 2.033.675 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
2.033.675 ₫
2.236.977 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,076 reviews)
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"

Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is 3.012.985 ₫ per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
3.012.985 ₫
3.645.711 ₫ total
13 Oct - 14 Oct
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Sakyo Ward

Find the best Sakyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

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