Downtown Kyoto

Kyoto

Kyōto which includes mountains and a river or creek
Kyōto showing religious aspects as well as an individual femail
Kyōto featuring interior views and dining out
Kyōto showing a city
Kyōto which includes a house and signage

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

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

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

Kyoto Tourist Information Center is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

Things to do

Samurai and Ninja Museum Kyoto

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

P1,544
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip

P3,983
per adult
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Fushimiinari 1,000 Torii Gates

Kyoto Private Tour: 1350 Years of History, Hotspots & Hidden Gems

P7,753
per adult
Kyoto Private Tour: 1350 Years of History, Hotspots & Hidden Gems
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House

Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu

P2,340
per adult
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Tea House in Kiyomizu
Kyoto: 140-year-old Townhouse Tour, Kimono and Tea Ceremony

Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset

P7,019
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

P1,394
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Ju-An at Jotokuji Temple
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P2,316 per night from Jul 1 to Jul 2
P2,316
P2,548 total
Jul 1 - Jul 2
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi Inari Shrine ...
9/10 Wonderful! (405 reviews)
"Updated older hotel, but very well kept hotel with good sized rooms. Buffet breakfast is excellent. There is a 7-11 across the street and restaurants and shops, including a supermarket (Fresco) all around the hotel. It is only a few blocks from two MRT lines. Staff were friendly and offered excellent ..."

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN 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 P6,099 per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
P6,099
P6,709 total
Jul 7 - Jul 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! (1,529 reviews)
"Great hotel!!"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,005 reviews)
"In the heart of the market, very assessable, near to main road, to take bus or walk to station, say in 10 minutes, walking. Kuljeet"

Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025

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Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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
The price is P4,173 per night from Jul 6 to Jul 7
P4,173
P5,278 total
Jul 6 - Jul 7
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! (1,208 reviews)
"Excellent"

Reviewed on Jun 25, 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
3 out of 5
249, Kamihakusancho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P3,228 per night from Jul 10 to Jul 11
P3,228
P3,551 total
Jul 10 - Jul 11
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (735 reviews)
"Fabulous stay - large rooms - the best location!!!"

Reviewed on Jun 19, 2025

Hotel Resol Trinity Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
4.5 out of 5
45-1, Hishiya-cho, Higashiiru, Higashinotoin, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is P11,236 per night from Jun 30 to Jul 1
P11,236
P12,360 total
Jun 30 - Jul 1
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Kiyomizu Temple and Fushimi ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (187 reviews)
"We stayed for 2 nights: our rooms are very quiet, the AC in the rooms are also very quiet. It seems the Japanese hotels are able to manage their air vents much better than most American hotels. The showers are very very good, bed sheets and pillows are comfortable. WiFi is fast. There's 1 thing I ..."

Reviewed on Jun 27, 2025

Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo PREMIER
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

Central Kyoto

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
Kyōto showing a river or creek and mountains

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, street scenes and night 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 featuring interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

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

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

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
Kyōto showing fall colors, religious aspects and snow

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