Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward attractions

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Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)
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.
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Activities

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

NZ$35
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

NZ$126
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
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
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

NZ$11
per adult
Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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

NZ$201
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
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Our pick of the best Shimogyo 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$155 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$155
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (4,137 reviews)
"Big and busy hotel in very convenient location near Kyoto station. Didn’t get the chance to use the onsen but it looked pretty popular. Excellent breakfast choice."

Reviewed on 22 Sept 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$169 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$169
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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! (1,010 reviews)
"Only 5 to 8 minutes from Kyoto station with nice inside and outside. Superior rooms are the best"

Reviewed on 20 Sept 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori

3 out of 5
1 Aburanokoji-cho, Shiokoji-nishi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$75 per night from 27 Sept to 28 Sept
NZ$75
27 Sept - 28 Sept
Stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
APA Hotel Kyoto Eki Horikawadori
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$243 per night from 29 Sept to 30 Sept
NZ$243
29 Sept - 30 Sept
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! (316 reviews)
"Great"

Reviewed on 23 Sept 2026

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$351 per night from 25 Sept to 26 Sept
NZ$351
25 Sept - 26 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. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,851 reviews)
"The best hotel out of 6 we stayed in during our trip. What’s not to love: a fabulous welcome with a lovely complimentary welcome drink, room was beautiful and spacious, skin care packages , beautiful products for showering, very clean modern and well maintained, super friendly staff, amazing service ..."

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is NZ$179 per night from 24 Sept to 25 Sept
NZ$179
24 Sept - 25 Sept
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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Our guide on where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

Find the best Shimogyo Ward areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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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 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 Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, 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.

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Sannenzaka Museum 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.

Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide

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