Shimokawaracho

Kyoto

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Ishibe Alley featuring a city and a small town or village
Ishibe Alley which includes signage
Kodaiji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Popular places to visit

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial

You can learn about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Ryozen Kannon War Memorial. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.

Ryozen Kannon War Memorial
Ishibe Alley showing a house, heritage architecture and a city

Ishibe Alley

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.

Ishibe Alley
Kyōto showing a temple or place of worship, night scenes and forest scenes

Entokuin Temple

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

Entokuin Temple
Kiyomizu Temple showing religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(182 reviews)

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(324 reviews)

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market which includes street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(99 reviews)

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market

Things to do

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

CA $106
per adult
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

CA $96
per adult
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
1 Hour Small Group Zen Temple Meditation with a Monk

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

CA $144
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

CA $10
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

CA $82
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip

CA $96
per adult
78% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
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Shimokawaracho Hotel Deals

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $161 per night from May 6 to May 7
CA $161
CA $181 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,957 reviews)
"value property. Rooms exactly as sated. Very comfortable"

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $249 per night from May 12 to May 13
CA $249
CA $274 total
includes taxes & fees
May 12 - May 13
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,859 reviews)
"Nice hotel, but no view from the window. Rooms are on a small side. Far from Gion and would require taxi or subway to most main attractions. Public bath was nice."

Reviewed on Apr. 24, 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $94 per night from May 6 to May 7
CA $94
CA $104 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street ...
9/10 Wonderful! (247 reviews)
"The lobby is lovely . Rooms are small but expected in Japan. comfortable beds. The onsen is nice as well. I would skip the breakfast buffet and just get some pastry and coffee in the area instead. Staff is wonderful. I loved that they had bikes to borrow."

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Hotel Emion Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $110 per night from Apr. 30 to May 1
CA $110
CA $121 total
includes taxes & fees
Apr 30 - May 1
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,585 reviews)
"The best hotel I stayed at during my Japan trip. Our room was huge compared to other rooms in Japan, it was clean, the staff were amazingly helpful and it was in such a confident location; one stop away from Kyoto main station."

Reviewed on Apr. 21, 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $239 per night from May 11 to May 12
CA $239
CA $263 total
includes taxes & fees
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (977 reviews)
"Nice property, central location."

Reviewed on Apr. 22, 2025

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $85 per night from May 6 to May 7
CA $85
CA $95 total
includes taxes & fees
May 6 - May 7
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,473 reviews)
"The staff is quite unhelpful. Good breakfast and decent rooms"

Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimokawaracho

Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(6 area reviews)

Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.

Higashiyama Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka which includes street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(6 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Hokanji Temple.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

5/5(38 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

Gion
Kenninji Temple featuring interior views, religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Komatsucho

If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.

Komatsucho
Eikando Temple showing religious aspects, a temple or place of worship and a garden

Okazaki

5/5(1 area review)

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma

Shimokawaracho

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