Ritsumeikan University features a lively campus that many tourists enjoy visiting. Call ahead to make an inquiry about tours and visiting times.

Ritsumeikan University is an interesting place kick off your day in Kita Ward. This modern university is recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Allow time for other sights like Kiyomizu Temple, Nijō Castle, and Kyoto Imperial Palace to fully appreciate what the area has to offer.

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Wayfarer Hotel Kyoto Shijo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,116

per person

Dec 14 - Dec 16

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San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

8.6/10 Excellent! (138 reviews)

Clean, modern, luminous and spacious!

Reviewed on Nov 5, 2025

KABIN Machi

Shimogyo Ward

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$1,444

per person

Dec 25 - Dec 31

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (29 reviews)

We had a great stay here. It was a self service type experience but it all was simple and worked great for us. The bed was comfortable. It was very close to the main shopping areas in Kyoto with just a short walk and there were many great shops and restaurants down the side streets in the neighborhood as well. There was a great local grocery store just across the street too. The staff were helpful and friendly. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

Oyado Kawaramachi Gojo

Shimogyo Ward

$1,174

per person

Dec 14 - Dec 16

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Roundtrip non-stop flight included

San Francisco (SFO) to Osaka (KIX)

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

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