Shimogyo Ward Travel Guide
Kyoto
Visit Shimogyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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.
Kyoto Station Building
You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Kyoto Station Building during your visit to Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Umekoji Park
Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the shops in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Railway Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Aquarium
Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea creatures at Kyoto Aquarium during your holiday to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Osaka / Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka & Uji
Osaka & Kyoto Highlights Tour with Traditional Kimono Experience
Kyoto Full day Tour Kinkakuji, Kiyomizu-dera and Fushimi Inari
Kyoto: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera & Fushimi Inari
Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Unlimited ice cream after hot bath is the best. Fantastic location, friendly service, beautiful breakfast buffet!!! Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Onsen
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
I have stayed here multiple times, and will continue to every time I come back. Incredible staff, gorgeous hotel, and the on site restaurant is incredible for dinner, and even a good breakfast buffet. But honestly tbe dinner menu rivals anywhere else in Osaka, and I am a professional food traveler(and ...
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Sotetsu Fresa Inn Kyoto-Kiyomizu Gojo
Great service from staff and nice rooms and amenities
Reviewed on 29 Jan 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Clean
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Oriental Hotel Kyoto Rokujo
Helpful staff
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Shimogyo Ward
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Nakagyo Ward
Nishiki Market 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.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Nishiki Market and Kyoto Station Building.
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.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like Kawaramachi Street.
