Downtown Kyoto
Kyoto
Visit Downtown Kyoto
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.
Kiyamachi Street
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
"Good hotel and walkable distance to all the things you need to see in kyoto."
Reviewed on May 23, 2026
Cross Hotel Kyoto
"Great hotel in a good spot, close to restaurants, bars etc and the metro. Room was large and very comfy bed x"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
"We truly had an amazing 4 night stay, staff super helpful, was easy to forward luggage from previous hotel and then forward onto Osaka through the hotel. Price to send two large bags to Osaka was 7000 jyp onsen was brilliant very easy to use. Every day from 3-5pm free beer at the spa linger which ..."
Reviewed on May 19, 2026
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
"The bed was dated and didn’t support well that I couldn’t sleep well."
Reviewed on May 21, 2026
Hotel Musse Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi Meitetsu
"Very convenient location close to attractions and shopping Rooms are neat and comfortable"
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Hearton Hotel Kyoto
"Convenient, close to plenty of restaurants and transportation. The lobby area could use an upgrade, specially the bathrooms downstairs. Otherwise, good."
Reviewed on May 22, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto
Fudocho
Though Fudocho might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Shijo Kyo Machiya and Museum of Kyoto.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.
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.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Komatsucho
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
