Utoro Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
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.
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.
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.
Nijō Castle
This 17th-century castle complex was once a seat of unfathomable power and wealth.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Activities
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour
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Our pick of the best Utoro Hotel Deals
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The staff was courteous and welcoming. The Inn was the cleanest place I've ever stayed.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nice , clean hotel , I've stayed here every time I've been to Japan. The staff is helpful but the could be a little more friendly. It's really the only place I feel that way , not sure if it's the area we are in.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Excellent stay! Will definitely stay here in the future.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Fantastic location and facility, walking distance to shopping mall. Love to have access to water and ice machine. Only problem is the bed too firm for American husband standards he preferred pillow top mattress.
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Faultless! Great room. Beautiful bath and sauna. Friendly helpful staff.
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Helpful, willing staff
Reviewed on 18 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Utoro
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Kyoto Municipal Science Center For Youth is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Kyoto Tower and Nishiki Market.
Yamashina Ward
Appreciated for its restaurants and shopping, you might consider exploring Yamashina Ward. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Biwako Quasi-National Park, and jump on the metro at Higashino Station or Keihan Yamashina to get around the city.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Sannenzaka Museum or Three-Year Slope.
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.
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