Nishijin Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Nishijin
Stay near popular Nishijin attractions
Things to do
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Arashiyama SanzenIn and Bamboo Forest Day Tour
Kyoto by bus: Nijo Castle, Bamboo Grove & Fushimi Inari (EN/ES)
Top hotels in Nishijin
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
"Outstanding hotel in Kyoto in a quiet residential area a little north of Nijo Castle. Staff were excellent all around. The hotel is a 15 min walk to the Kyoto subway, but there is a free shuttle bus between the hotel and subway. Taxis were also always available waiting outside the hotel. Western ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Rihga Gran Kyoto
"The breakfast was good, had good options for people who are health conscious on a keto whole food plant based diet. It was very helpful that laundry was in the hotel, very convenient. The location is also very good, right next to the Kyoto Station,"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Very nice place, not near tourist places but easily commutable by bus and train"
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
"The Richmond Hotel is a beautiful hotel in Kyoto with an unbeatable location- just steps from Kyoto Station, a 7-Eleven, and a shopping mall with a great food hall. It made the perfect home base for exploring Kyoto. One of the highlights of our stay was the warm and welcoming staff. The hotel also ..."
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Nishijin
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 Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
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.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, 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 Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
