Shimohachimonjicho Travel Guide
Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
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.
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.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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.
Things to do
Quick Kyoto Tour for the First-Timers by Local Tour Guide
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
KIYOTO’s Kyoto E-Cycling: Highlights & Hidden Gems
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Katsuo-ji Temple, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
Top hotels in Shimohachimonjicho
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Good location, Japanese style with modern amenities, walkable from Kyoto station. Clean, good hot spring.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
Location is very convenient. The staff is super friendly and also helpful!
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Super nice hotel. Very helpful staff. Room was great. Good location.
Reviewed on 25 Dec 2025
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Staff were nice however the room was too dusty.
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Overall good stay. Stayed for 3 nights. Only thing would have been better rooms as neither rooms had a view only frosted glass and one was facing elevator.
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025
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Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimohachimonjicho
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle 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 Kyoto International Manga Museum or GEAR - Art Complex 1928, 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 Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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.
