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 favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Things to do

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

$34
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

$116
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

$73
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour

$54
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama

$89
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Early Bird English Tour: Fushimi-Inari and Arashiyama
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Shimogyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
$68 nightly
The price is $75 total per night from Aug 15 to Aug 16
$75 total
Aug 15 - Aug 16
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,119 reviews)
"clean, friendly staff. highly recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $68 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$68 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,013 reviews)
"The rooms are small as all Japanese hotel rooms, if traveling with a family of 5, beds are not big enough for the kids. You will need another room. (Speacially if they are teens)"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$85 nightly
The price is $93 total per night from Aug 27 to Aug 28
$93 total
Aug 27 - Aug 28
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, hot springs on site, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
$59 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$65 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,269 reviews)
"Facilities in the room a bit short than many hotels in Japan, otherwise ok . It is tired property"

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
$61 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Aug 30 to Aug 31
$69 total
Aug 30 - Aug 31
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi

3.5 out of 5
Shijo-Dori, Fuya, Nishihairu, Tachiuri Kyoto Kyoto
$47 nightly
The price is $52 total per night from Aug 18 to Aug 19
$52 total
Aug 18 - Aug 19
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and in-room massages. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,627 reviews)
"Really nice"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
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Where to stay in Shimogyo Ward

Find the best Shimogyo Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shimogyo Ward
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Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

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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

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

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Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. If you want to see more in the area, 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.

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