Shimogyo Ward

Kyoto

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Stay near popular Shimogyo Ward attractions

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Kawaramachi Street

8.8/10 (5,318 reviews)
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.
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Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$611 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
HK$611
HK$672 total
2 Aug - 3 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,089 reviews)
"A wondrous"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$408 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
HK$408
HK$449 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

4 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$575 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
HK$575
HK$633 total
30 Aug - 31 Aug
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,216 reviews)
"I've traveled to thirteen prefectures in the last ten years and this is the worst hotel I have ever stayed at in Japan. The staff is incredibly rude, unkind, and unhelpful. This is the only Japanese hotel I have stayed at where I encountered such aloofness and hostility. The cleaning staff was lazy ..."

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2026

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$687 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$687
HK$756 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$491 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
HK$491
HK$540 total
31 Aug - 1 Sept
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,617 reviews)
"Clean room"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is HK$530 per night from 4 Aug to 5 Aug
HK$530
HK$641 total
4 Aug - 5 Aug
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 6 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,255 reviews)
"Perfect location and a great stay"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial 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.

Shimogyo Ward

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