Title: Visit Shimogyo Ward: Best of Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto Travel 2026 | Expedia Tourism - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Shimogyo Ward](https://expedia.ca/Shimogyo-Ward-Kyoto-Hotels.0-n179160-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Flights to Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Shimogyo Ward Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Shimogyo-Ward.d179160.Car-Rental-Guide)[Shimogyo Ward Vacations](https://expedia.ca/Shimogyo-Ward.d179160.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Shimogyo Ward ## Kyoto ![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/855e1214-6e24-49a8-9c7a-9551d8525b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/a120949d-89a2-42bd-8404-7092ddcfa0cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/a5033dfc-e73f-4b98-ab2b-d49c0f879506.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/e17137c6-0f1b-4dd8-b99c-1432f66476f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Shimogyo Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179160/af27306f-bb67-4560-b5d0-3fbb63bdadd2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179160/af27306f-bb67-4560-b5d0-3fbb63bdadd2.jpg) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)) ## Visit Shimogyo Ward Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) --- ### Popular places to visit ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kawaramachi Street 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kyoto Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/8fde799a-fbab-4c2c-9a97-259f55c53a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Tower In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Tower-Shimogyo-Ward.d501464.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kyoto Station Building](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179160/c017e8f4-a7fc-42f0-b59c-efc05505c030.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Station Building You can search for that perfect souvenir at Kyoto Station Building during your trip to Kyoto. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Station-Building-Kyoto.d668401589742903296.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kyoto Railway Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/cd425ca2-1150-4c4d-a7f6-bfcaf123ee93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Railway Museum You can browse the exhibits at Kyoto Railway Museum, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Railway-Museum-Shimogyo-Ward.d553248621532771852.Vacation-Attraction) ![Umekoji Park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/89a60dd2-12e2-4700-9f27-4983ac5515fe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Umekoji Park Umekoji Park is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Umekoji-Park-Kyoto.d6285729.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kyoto Aquarium](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/525c76ce-e742-40a8-8fb6-8755b2741d94.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Aquarium Make time in your itinerary to visit the sea life you'll find at Kyoto Aquarium during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Aquarium-Kyoto.d6200746.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46728540/426ac756-22ea-4952-9633-d7041b6d54ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha CA $41 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details) ![Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48905530/1400c5b0-3069-4695-a1af-8e7c968a1d63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience CA $134 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details) ![Nijo Castle [Photo Courtesy of Nijo-jo Castle Office]](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47220141/7d9c01e5-97ba-4f28-91de-2a32a10e0c19.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Osaka CA $271 per adult [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-and-nara-day-trip-from-osaka.a47220141.activity-details) ![Picture 8 for Activity Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52001614/fb8955ed-30b5-4068-a817-122b36b1ebd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Kimono Rental mimosa|Kimono/Yukata Rental Family Plan CA $43 per traveller [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-kimono-rental-mimosakimonoyukata-rental-family-plan.a52001614.activity-details) ![Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4528040/dbb27d55-cab4-4522-b4b4-efd4c2fdfbbe.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto: Hop-on Hop-off Sightseeing Bus Ticket CA $37 per adult **80%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-hop-on-hop-off-sightseeing-bus-ticket.a4528040.activity-details) ![Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51342763/82e358d3-1083-474c-8e23-b47ff600e4cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art CA $29 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-traditional-kintsugi-workshop-in-gion-gold-repair-art.a51342763.activity-details) [See all activities in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Things-To-Do-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Shimogyo Ward Hotel Deals ![Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44770000/44762100/44762017/9fad4644_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs 491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto CA $152 CA $168 total May 6 - May 7 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! (3,964 reviews) Good hotel located in a business area Few subway stations away from Shin Osaka train station. Also very close to Osaka castle and Shinsaibashisuji shopping areas Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F05%2F2026&endDate=07%2F05%2F2026&selected=44762017&PinnedHotelID=44762017&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) ![THE BLOSSOM KYOTO ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76500000/76497900/76497805/w3000h1498x0y2-96caf856_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### THE BLOSSOM KYOTO 140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto Fully refundable CA $190 CA $210 total May 7 - May 8 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. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,611 reviews) Great property and well kept grounds. The onsen was fantastic. Welcome drink and breakfast were nice touches. They set up a baby crib and baby bedding and blanket for us, which was perfect. Only draw back is the location is a 10-15 minute walk to train station and restaurant area. They also did not ... Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F05%2F2026&endDate=08%2F05%2F2026&selected=76497805&PinnedHotelID=76497805&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) ![Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/88000000/87830000/87823600/87823506/e9683a07_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto CA $237 CA $260 total Apr 20 - Apr 21 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 ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (247 reviews) Very clean and peaceful place to stay. Loved it! Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=20%2F04%2F2026&endDate=21%2F04%2F2026&selected=87823506&PinnedHotelID=87823506&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) ![sequence KYOTO GOJO](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/47000000/46310000/46304800/46304712/5ce7f6e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### sequence KYOTO GOJO 409 Gojokarasumacho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay CA $109 CA $123 total May 7 - May 8 Book a stay at this spa hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 9/10 Wonderful! (731 reviews) Recommend some more choices of breakfast menu Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=07%2F05%2F2026&endDate=08%2F05%2F2026&selected=46304712&PinnedHotelID=46304712&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) ![Hotel Emion Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45920000/45911500/45911447/f86c8c48_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Emion Kyoto Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4 Kyoto Kyoto CA $118 CA $130 total May 6 - May 7 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (2,115 reviews) Nice hotel with excellent professional staff. The breakfast buffet was excellent. Special thanks to Miho Tanaka for assisting us locating and shipping the precious item that our son left behind in the room when we checked out. Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F05%2F2026&endDate=07%2F05%2F2026&selected=45911447&PinnedHotelID=45911447&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) ![The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/51000000/50940000/50931000/50930999/5cf7e33d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji 9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku Kyoto Kyoto CA $75 CA $97 total May 6 - May 7 Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (897 reviews) From the room to the staff we could not fault this hotel. So close to everything and a train line at the doorstep. Reviewed on Apr 5, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F05%2F2026&endDate=07%2F05%2F2026&selected=50930999&PinnedHotelID=50930999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=179160) [See all 924 properties in Shimogyo Ward](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=07%2F04%2F2026&endDate=08%2F04%2F2026®ionId=179160) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Ukyo-Ward.dx179159) ![Sanjo bridge in Kamo river kyoto Japan; Shutterstock ID 551073904; Purchase Order: -](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179162/edd548c3-630e-4945-b63e-caabd15e996f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Nakagyo Ward 4.5/5(7 area reviews) Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijo Jinya. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Nakagyo-Ward.dx179162) ![Fushimi Inari Taisha Schrein, Kyoto, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976382137/10aee195-27e2-48f9-9f9c-1ea83b32a1d2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashikujo Nishisannocho 4.5/5(8 area reviews) While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Higashikujo-Nishisannocho.dx553248635976382137) ![Karasuma](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/b32ad9d8-181f-4e9b-b1ab-628b2a70c4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Karasuma Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Kyoto Art Center and Nishiki Market. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Karasuma.dx6204517) ![Downtown Kyoto](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179162/8a693240-943d-4eb0-8041-0107df424745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kyoto If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kawaramachi Street or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Downtown-Kyoto.dx880937241357504512) ![Minami Ward](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501461/c6a9e5a8-88f0-47c9-beea-ffe6cad84e83.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Minami Ward 5/5(8 area reviews) Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station. 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