Downtown Kyoto

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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

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.

Nishiki Market
Kyoto International Manga Museum featuring a city

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.

Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kiyamachi Street

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.

Kiyamachi Street
Ryoma Shopping Street

Ryoma Shopping Street

You can enjoy retail therapy at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.

Ryoma Shopping Street

Teramachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Teramachi Street. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Teramachi Street

Rokakkudo Temple

You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Rokakkudo Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Rokakkudo Temple

Things to do

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

P4,008
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki

P3,038
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kimono Tea Ceremony Experience at Kyoto Oritsuruya, Nishiki
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto

P4,071
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Full Day Sightseeing Tour from Osaka or Kyoto
Full-Day Bus Tour of Kyoto

Kyoto 1 Day UNESCO Sites Bus Tour

P4,735
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 1 Day UNESCO Sites Bus Tour
Kyoto: 140-year-old Townhouse Tour, Kimono and Tea Ceremony

Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

P6,963
per adult
Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple

P1,393
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

Hearton Hotel Kyoto

3 out of 5
Oike-agaru, Higashinotoin St. Nakagyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
"It was really close to the trains 2 options for breakfast"

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"The rooms were very clean and very comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 12, 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto

Cross Hotel Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P7,562 per night from Sep 7 to Sep 8
P7,562
P8,318 total
Sep 7 - Sep 8
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,635 reviews)
"Breakfast was great, bed was so comfortable."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO

3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P2,281 per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
P2,281
P2,510 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Nishiki Market ...
9/10 Wonderful! (510 reviews)
"We had an amazing stay. Breakfast was really good would be nice to have different variaties of options on a daily not the same food everyday. But overall was great. Would definitely come back."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Hotel Okura Kyoto

Hotel Okura Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
537-4 Ichinofunairicho, Kawaramachi-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P5,626 per night from Sep 16 to Sep 17
P5,626
P6,808 total
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
"Great place and amazing staff"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2025

Hotel Okura Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,256 reviews)
"The location of the hotel is excellent, close to the Pontocho alley, shopping and tons of restaurants. The hotel is spotless. Breakfast at the hotel was also excellent and included a variety of food. We'll definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
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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.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion which includes cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Kenninji Temple showing a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Komatsucho

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle which includes a pond and a garden

Central Kyoto

5/5(12 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

Central Kyoto
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Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine 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.

Kamigyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto