Sakyo Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto





Visit Sakyo Ward
Stay near popular Sakyo Ward attractions
Things to do

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto's Sake District Brewery Tour and Tasting

Nagoya Highlight 4 Spots Day Tour from Osaka
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[Golden Temple & Geisha] KYOTO Guided Walking Tour+Photo Shooting
Top hotels in Sakyo Ward

Kyoto Nanzenji Garden Ryokan Yachiyo Established in 1915
"We had an unforgettable one-night stay as a family of four (younger kids). The Kaiseki dinner was delicious, and the breakfast was simply the best we had during our entire trip to Japan! We booked the renovated KIKU room, which felt like a stunning private suite complete with a private outdoor onsen ..."
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
"We stayed in 3 different hotels in Japan. This one was our favorite! Staff is friendly and helpful. I loved it so much I didn’t want to leave."
Reviewed on 19 Oct 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"
Reviewed on 10 Oct 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
"Difficult to use facility due to minimal English language signage. Nice , friendly staff. Tried hard. Adding 1 or more English speakers, particularly at restaurants would improve English speakers experience"
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2026
Where to stay in Sakyo Ward

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 Nishijin Textile Center 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 Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. 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 Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, 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 Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.



























