Nanachome Travel Guide
Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit 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.
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
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.
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.
Things to do
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Top hotels in Nanachome
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
The location was great and the onsen was fantastic. Breakfast and the late night Yonaki Soba was delicious. Nothing bad to be said about this hotel.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Nice
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
Great hotel for kyoto travel! right next to kyoto station so easy transport from the bullet train
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Perfect location for our needs. Very clean and friendly.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
It is a lovely hotel with a serene atmosphere. It is walkable to many of the sights of Kyoto.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Clean Room very nice staff excellent location
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Nanachome
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.
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.
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street 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.
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.
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.
