Kamigyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council

Popular places to visit

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Kyoto Imperial Palace

4.5/5(186 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Imperial Palace
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Seimei-Jinja Shrine

You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Seimei-Jinja Shrine. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Seimei-Jinja Shrine
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
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Kyoto State Guest House

Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto State Guest House
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Sento Imperial Palace

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Sento Imperial Palace. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Sento Imperial Palace
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Shokoku-ji Temple

A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

Shokoku-ji Temple

Activities

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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

NZ$182
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto
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Historical Kyoto Bike Tour

NZ$154
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Kyoto Bike Tour
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Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Kyoto City

NZ$574
Per adult
Full-Day Private Guided Tour to Kyoto City
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Exploring Kyoto - (Rakusei) Northwest

NZ$440
Per adult
Exploring Kyoto - (Rakusei) Northwest
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Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour

NZ$162
Per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: City Secrets eBike Tour
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Kyoto: Private Luxury Tea Ceremony with Tea Master

NZ$771
Per adult
Kyoto: Private Luxury Tea Ceremony with Tea Master
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Our pick of the best Kamigyo Ward Hotel Deals

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$86 per night from 11 Jun to 12 Jun
NZ$86
per night
11 Jun - 12 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,012 reviews)
"Loved the hotel. Great location and good facilities. Hotel rooms were clean."

Reviewed on 25 May 2024

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
4.5 out of 5
Nakadachiuri, Shinmachi-dori, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$304 per night from 17 Jun to 18 Jun
NZ$304
per night
17 Jun - 18 Jun
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on 21 May 2024

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$171 per night from 3 Jun to 4 Jun
NZ$171
per night
3 Jun - 4 Jun
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,540 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 26 May 2024

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (741 reviews)
"Lovely. Lots of attention and comfortable beds. Extra pillows. Osen is so nice. Free snack room. Ill be back."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

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Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is NZ$101 per night from 9 Jun to 10 Jun
NZ$101
per night
9 Jun - 10 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,014 reviews)
"The rooms are well design and spacious. We loved staying there."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$275 per night from 27 Jun to 28 Jun
NZ$275
per night
27 Jun - 28 Jun
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"The room is clean and cosy. The staff are friendly. The location is very nice."

Reviewed on 28 May 2024

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Kamigyo Ward

Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(593 area reviews)

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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship

Nishijin

4.5/5(8 area reviews)

Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.

Nishijin
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

4.5/5(20 area reviews)

Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street 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.

Nakagyo Ward
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Downtown Kyoto

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

Downtown Kyoto
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Karasuma

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

Karasuma
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Kita Ward

The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamigamo Shrine and Kamo Shrine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.

Kita Ward

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