Shimokawaracho

Kyoto

A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.
Traditional Japanese architecture with a wooden structure and tiled roofs, surrounded by lush greenery and a small pond.
A stone staircase leading to a traditional Japanese house surrounded by lush greenery.
A traditional Japanese gate with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.
A traditional Japanese garden with a building, large rocks, and lush greenery.

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A night view of a traditional Japanese garden with illuminated trees and rocks.
Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Open Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council

Entokuin Temple

8.0/10 (1 review)
Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.
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Things to do

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

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

￥8,100
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto Bike Tour - Monkey Tour

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

￥15,980
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

￥5,500
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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

￥18,808
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

￥7,860
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto: Kintsugi

Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion

￥2,500
per adult
Kyoto: Kintsugi (Gold Repair) Workshop in Gion
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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 Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥16,485 per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
￥16,485
￥18,558 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (4,198 reviews)
"The hotel is stunningly beautiful Location is fabulous 👌 and the onsen is divine. The staff go above and beyond to ensure your stay is comfortable. Love the hotel and location. Will be sure to return"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

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
The price is ￥12,596 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
￥12,596
￥15,450 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (2,052 reviews)
"Great location. Could not ask for anything better. Very nice room, very comfortable bed, spacious bathroom which was very clean. Would stay again"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 2026

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto

4 out of 5
4-450-1 Gojobashi-Higashi Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥11,708 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
￥11,708
￥13,069 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
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! (2,280 reviews)
"Beautiful large room. Huge bed. Great food and drinks. Stunning roof terrace. Breakfast was delicious. Just book it!"

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2026

Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto

4 out of 5
1 Taimatsu-cho, Shiokoji-sagaru Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥11,531 per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
￥11,531
￥14,347 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma

3 out of 5
26 Higashikujo Aketacho, Minami Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥5,891 per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
￥5,891
￥6,526 total
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kyoto Tower are located ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,125 reviews)
"Excellent staff. Bed was uncomfortable. Complimentary breakfast and dinner was appreciated although very busy at breakfast."

Reviewed on Nov 8, 2026

Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is ￥10,337 per night from Dec 10 to Dec 11
￥10,337
￥11,461 total
Dec 10 - Dec 11
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. ...
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Where to stay in Shimokawaracho

Find the best Shimokawaracho areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Shimokawaracho
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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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