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
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
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
Kiyomizu Temple showing 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 which includes street scenes and markets 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 interior views and a temple or place of worship 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

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

Kyoto Rickshaw Tour

CA $102
per adult
Kyoto Rickshaw Tour
Japan: Kyoto Geisha Kimono Experience

Japan: Kyoto Geisha Kimono Experience

CA $212
per traveller
Japan: Kyoto Geisha Kimono Experience
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk

CA $125
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
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 $139
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk
Zen Meditation with a Local Monk at a Hidden Temple in Gion

Kyoto Zen Meditation with a Monk & Optional Guided Tour of Gion

CA $139
per adult
Kyoto Zen Meditation with a Monk & Optional Guided Tour of Gion
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

eSIM: Airalo Japan Package

CA $5
per traveller
eSIM: Airalo Japan Package
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Shimokawaracho Hotel Deals

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $122 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $122
CA $137 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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 ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,122 reviews)
"Amazing hotel next to Tokyo station. Friendly staff and great breakfast selection. Will return."

Reviewed on Aug. 14, 2025

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
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 $125 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
CA $125
CA $138 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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! (3,363 reviews)
"Really like this hotel From the start of entering until check out"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Hotel Granvia Kyoto

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

4.5 out of 5
JR Kyoto Station, Karasuma Chuo-guchi, Karasuma-dori, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is CA $123 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $123
CA $158 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,627 reviews)
"Fantastic location"

Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2025

Hotel Granvia 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is CA $73 per night from Sep 15 to Sep 16
CA $73
CA $82 total
Sep 15 - Sep 16
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! (1,779 reviews)
"Definitely my favourite hotel in my stay at Japan. Very convenient 7/11 nearby. Relatively easy check in. Fairly spacious room with pretty decent amenities. Very close to station. Everything was comfortable. Great Internet access."

Reviewed on Aug. 13, 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO

4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $121 per night from Aug 19 to Aug 20
CA $121
CA $134 total
Aug 19 - Aug 20
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! (2,190 reviews)
"Property was great and staff very friendly. We didn’t love that the eco-clean means they don’t even make the bed/tidy your room at all, they simply change the towels. Rooms are quite small here."

Reviewed on Aug. 12, 2025

THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Hotel Emion Kyoto

Hotel Emion Kyoto

3.5 out of 5
Sujakudonokuchicho 20-4, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is CA $93 per night from Aug 26 to Aug 27
CA $93
CA $102 total
Aug 26 - Aug 27
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! (1,793 reviews)
"I loved the cleanliness, and some staff were very helpful and kind."

Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2025

Hotel Emion Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Shimokawaracho

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

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 showing 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 Three-Year Slope.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Gion which includes street scenes, cycling 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 which includes interior views, religious elements 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 which includes a park, a temple or place of worship and religious elements

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
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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

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