Sakyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Activities

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

NZ$6
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

NZ$208
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

NZ$58
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest

NZ$74
per adult
82% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Day Tour from Osaka or Kyoto – Temples, Shrines & Bamboo Forest
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

NZ$169
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

NZ$126
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
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Our pick of the best Sakyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$142 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
NZ$142
19 Aug - 20 Aug
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! (4,121 reviews)
"Beautiful hotel and onsen . The breakfast is unmatched. It is just very busy at times. That’s the only downside. But the staff keep everything very organized"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$131 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$131
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean, staff super helpful. The hotel is very close to the station and there you can catch most city busses to move around Kyoto."

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$155 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
NZ$155
23 Aug - 24 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (294 reviews)
"Private onsens were good."

Reviewed on 14 Aug 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$106 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$106
1 Sept - 2 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$213 per night from 16 Sept to 17 Sept
NZ$213
16 Sept - 17 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,539 reviews)
"Unusually large room for Japanese hotel, appreciated spa bath after long hot day. Locker system for luggage storage is secure and efficient (better than stacked out in open lobby). Didn’t have breakfast but it looked nice. Spacious lounge and lobby. So convenient across from Kyoto station. Will definitely ..."

Reviewed on 15 Aug 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$199 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
NZ$199
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,084 reviews)
"This hotel is awesome! The staff were fantastic, the shower was amazing, and the bakery was a real highlight. We can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on 16 Aug 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
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Our guide on where to stay in Sakyo Ward

Find the best Sakyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

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 wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

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.

Sakyo Ward Travel Guide

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