Komatsucho
Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
Kenninji Temple
Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kawaramachi Street. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Komatsucho
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
"Excellent stay near everything around Gion! Highly recommend it!"
Reviewed on May 24, 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Loved this place!! Can’t Waite to come back again. The onsen was so relaxing, followed by a chair massage and complementary popsicle😁, Don’t worry they give you full directions on how to onsen, so you don’t have to feel uneasy about it. After our dinner we enjoyed the complementary ramen before ..."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Rooms were very spacious and clean. Staff was very helpful and accommodating"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
"The room was clean and the beds were very comfortable!"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
"Everything was excellent with the hotel. Great location, staff were very helpful. Restaurant has amazing food and even managed to get us into the restaurant with no reservations I would highly recommend this hotel"
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Everything was great to me."
Reviewed on May 27, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Komatsucho
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Three-Year Slope or Sannenzaka Museum.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Three-Year Slope 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.
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.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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.
