Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Shimogyo Ward
Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward 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 Shimogyo Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
"Great!"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
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
Hotel Emion Kyoto
"Clean and large rooms"
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
"This an older hotel and not centrally located .They do provide a shuttle bus to Kyoto station. Staff is wonderful but the room we were given was small and impractical, especially the bathroom. Beds were very hard and the pillows like rocks. Breakfast was very crowded and not impressive."
Reviewed on 24 Jul 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
"Wonderful hot springs and lots of of complimentary food to eat. Free massage chair. Dinner is excellent!"
Reviewed on 22 Jul 2026
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
"Le forza est un super hôtel et est très bien situé. Le seul bémol est la description et photos des chambres. Nous avons pris une chambre qui disait être pour 4 et lorsque nous sommes arrivés ( 2 adultes et 2 enfants de 8-10 ans), il n’y avait que 2 petits lits simples. Nous étions là pour 5 nuits ..."
Reviewed on 23 Jul 2026
Where to stay in Shimogyo 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 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.
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.
Higashiyama Ward
Consider a visit to Ishibe Alley 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.
