Downtown Kyoto

Kyoto

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Popular places to visit

Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

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
Kyoto International Manga Museum which includes a city

Kyoto International Manga Museum

This institution is the home of manga in Kyoto. It holds exhibitions, workshops and events devoted to the promotion of Japanese literary art.

Kyoto International Manga Museum
Kiyamachi Street

Kiyamachi Street

You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.

Kiyamachi Street
Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship

Kiyomizu Temple

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
Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

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

Fushimi Inari Shrine

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

Things to do

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

S$9
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

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

S$74
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

S$79
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

S$35
per adult
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

S$666
per traveller
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip

S$72
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Sites & History Day Trip
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Top hotels in Downtown Kyoto

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$82 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$82
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,073 reviews)
"The property was in a great location"

Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Cross Hotel Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
71-1 Daikokucho, Kawaramachi-dori, Sanjo-sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$186 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
S$186
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,293 reviews)
"We love how central it was to everything. Very close to sanjo train station and the shopping / food around was amazing!! Hope to come back again in the near future for a much longer stay. Mahalo nui!"

Reviewed on 15 Feb,2025

Cross Hotel Kyoto
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
3 out of 5
80 Mikuracho, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$71 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
S$71
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Kawaramachi Street and Kiyomizu Temple ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (103 reviews)
"Great stay, close to everything. Staff was amazing too"

Reviewed on 13 Feb,2025

LOISIR HOTEL CLASSIC GARDEN KYOTO SANJO
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
3 out of 5
410-3 Shimomaruya-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Loved loved loved my stay, and I honestly can’t wait to stay here again. My favorite part was the water pressure, and temperature especially in this winter. Customer service was amazing as well! Will return soon x"

Reviewed on 9 Feb,2025

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Hotel Gran Ms Kyoto
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
3.5 out of 5
165-1 Moriyama-cho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto
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The price is S$74 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
S$74
includes taxes & fees
28 Feb - 1 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (724 reviews)
"great stay"

Reviewed on 14 Feb,2025

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Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
4 out of 5
604 Manjuya-cho, Sanjo-sagaru, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is S$158 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
S$158
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)
Great stay
"Very conveniently located and pleasant hotel. Very good facilities in the unusually large room."

Reviewed on 12 Feb,2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto

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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Karasuma
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Nakagyo Ward

5/5(10 area reviews)

Nishiki Market 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.

Nakagyo Ward
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(46 area reviews)

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

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

Komatsucho

While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.

Komatsucho
Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond

Central Kyoto

4.5/5(364 area reviews)

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.

Central Kyoto
Kyoto featuring autumn colours, snow and religious aspects

Kamigyo Ward

Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.

Kamigyo Ward

Downtown Kyoto