Ukyo Ward

Kyoto

Cherry blossoms, a pagoda, and a fenced area.
A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, tiled roofs, and white parasols.
A brightly lit staircase with LED lights forming a pattern on the steps.
A pathway flanked by tall bamboo trees, leading into a forested area.

Stay near popular Ukyo Ward attractions

Cherry blossoms in full bloom against a backdrop of traditional Japanese architecture.
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Open Photo by Nethaneel

Shijo Street

8.6/10 (197 reviews)
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
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Things to do

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories

$21
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Kimono Rental with Hairstyling and Accessories
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

$120
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

$52
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

$52
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

$76
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Gion and Higashiyama Walking Tour

Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour

$31
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: The Geisha Districts of Kyoto Walking Tour
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Ukyo Ward Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
$145 nightly
The price is $164 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$164 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 ...
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
$111 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Nov 3 to Nov 4
$124 total
Nov 3 - Nov 4
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,008 reviews)
"Nice room, good breakfast."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
$200 nightly
The price is $220 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$220 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (2,228 reviews)
"The Nohga Hotel was one of the best hotels we stayed at during our 21 day trip to Japan. Highly recommend this hotel if you’re staying in Kyoto. Great location and hats off to everyone working there. What a delight."

Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
$71 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$79 total
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,079 reviews)
"If you are not Japanese and young this is not for you"

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
$167 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$183 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
$120 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$134 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,131 reviews)
"Ok hotel"

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Where to stay in Ukyo Ward

Find the best Ukyo Ward areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Ukyo Ward
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A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

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.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

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.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. 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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