Kamigyo Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto





Visit Kamigyo Ward
Popular places to visit

Kyoto Imperial Palace
Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Doshisha University
Explore the campus of Doshisha University as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Shokoku-ji Temple
A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.

Kyoto State Guest House
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the temples and shops in this culturally rich area.
Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters
Walk around the campus at Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters as part of your travels around Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens or experience its fascinating museums.
Things to do

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Yu's Personalized Kyoto Tour with Photo: Samurai/Geisha History

Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Top hotels in Kamigyo Ward

Kyoto Brighton Hotel
Nice, big clean rooms
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Clean room but need to remove shoes at the hotel entrance & store at locker, free ramen at 9pm to 11pm, staff friendly, free jelly but breakfast need take queue during peak hours
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Very clean room. Nicely appointed with modern style. Mattresses were much too soft for my liking and actually slid around the bed. Great water pressure for shower. Complimentary beverages were great. Laundry is available on site but because of the combo washer/dryer design, clothes just didn’t come ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
excellent food, great helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Great location
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kamigyo Ward

Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center.

Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.

Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamo River and Funaoka Thermal Bath are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.

