Sagano Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
Kiyomizu Temple
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This mountain shrine is dedicated to the goddess of rice. Time your descent to coincide with the lighting of the lanterns.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
This stunning temple, glittering with gold leaf, is a renowned Buddhist site, first built in the 1300s as a shogun.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya Sightseeing Full Day Trip from Kyoto
Our pick of the best Sagano Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The main purpose to stay this hotel is Onsen spa. It’s very clean and I felt very comfortable during my stay. The breakfast buffet is amazing!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
When I was booking this hotel I knew it looked nice from the pictures and close to Gion district but it exceeded my expectations beyond anything I could have imagined. First, the hotel is beautiful and from the moment you walk in you just feel the warmness and attentiveness from the staff. The rooms ...
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Great hotel close to major attractions. Good breakfast. Clean. 24 hour supermarket next door.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Very convenient location to take buses, subways and trains.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Good location. 1 stop to Kyoto station with many bus options as well.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
It was a great experience.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Sagano
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo 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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Nishijin
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 Nishijin Textile Center.