Visit Shimogyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
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.
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.
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.
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 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
Kyoto: Kintsugi Pottery Workshop with Optional Upgrade
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Matcha, Monkeys & Temple Tour
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Top hotels in Shimogyo Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Great location being it near Kyoto station. I love love the breakfast and free amenities, such as free laundry washer (dryer with fee), coffee machine (drank matcha latte almost every day!), free ice cream, late night ramen and yogurt drink. Please note, if you are not used to it, you have to take ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Loved the onsen! Unfortunately the room was small and pillows weren’t comfortable. Located on major street.
Reviewed on 19 Apr 2026
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Absolutely loved this hotel. This hotel gives traditional Japanese vibes. You take your shoes off and put them in lockers and walk around the hotel barefoot. Make sure to wear socks. They offer free socks, toothbrushes, etc and cups of tea. There are men and women onsens along with private onsens. ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 2026
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel was as described, clean spacious. Unable to use amenities due to tattoos. Hotel location not convenient not a lot of food options around the hotel need to travel to Kyoto station about 15 min away to get to any of the sites
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Clean room, friendly staff, good customer service
Reviewed on 17 Apr 2026
Smile Hotel Kyoto-shijo
The hotel was good overall and had a convenient location. The room size was actually quite good for Japan, which was a nice surprise. The hotel itself felt a bit old and could use some renovation. The air conditioning in the room wasn’t controllable—although they informed us about this from the beginning ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr 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
Kawaramachi Street 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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Station Building.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Nishiki Market, 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 Kawaramachi Street 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.
Shimogyo Ward
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