What is Karasuma like?

Karasuma is a welcoming neighbourhood known for its temples and major shopping area. Experience the best of Karasuma with a visit to Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market during your trip.

Where is the best place to stay in Karasuma?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, Miru Kyoto Nishiki is the highest ranked property in Karasuma. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi and deep-soaking baths. It is located a short 5-minute walk from Kawaramachi. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Villa Sanjo Muromachi Kyoto and THE GENERAL KYOTO Takatsuji Tominokoji .

How many hotels are there in the Karasuma area?

Expedia has 424 hotels and other accommodation options in Karasuma to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kyoto area.

How can I get around Karasuma and the greater Kyoto area?

Ready to get out and explore the city? Karasuma Oike Station is the closest metro station. If you'd like to get out and explore some more sights, hop on a train to explore the nearby area. Karasuma Station is the closest train station, but Shijo Station and Kyoto Kawaramachi Station are also close by.

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Other neighbourhoods around Karasuma

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Central Kyoto
9 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
4.5/5Wonderful!(364 area reviews)
Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions.
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Shimogyo Ward
4.5/5Wonderful!(15 area reviews)
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi and Kyoto Aquarium. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
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Nakagyo Ward
9 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
5/5Exceptional!(10 area reviews)
Kawaramachi and Nijō Castle 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.
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Karasumaoike
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Visitors often come to Karasumaoike for its colourful gardens, but many stay to explore sights like Rokakkudo Temple and Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Karasuma Oike Station.
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Shijo
1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area
Unique features of Shijo include the coffee shops and spas. Make a stop by Kawaramachi or Nishiki Market while you're exploring the area.
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Frequently asked questions

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of check in. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to review the best deals in Karasuma.

Browse the collections at Kyoto International Manga Museum, Museum of Kyoto or Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto in Karasuma. Kawaramachi and Nishiki Market are also a couple of places to visit in the neighbourhood. Don't miss favourite places to visit in the surrounding area, such as Kyoto MINAMIZA Theatre, Nijō Castle and Yasaka Shrine. Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Aquarium are also worth a visit when you're out sightseeing in Kyoto.

Karasuma hotel reviews

Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
5/5 Excellent
"Very clean and quiet."
A verified traveller stayed at Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Posted 1 month ago
Oakwood Hotel Oike Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
5/5 Excellent
"ok"
A verified traveller stayed at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
Posted 2 months ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo
UNIZO INN Kyoto Kawaramachi Shijo
5/5 Excellent
"Everything one would expect from a Japan-based business hotel. UNIZO group provides 5-Star business hotels."
A verified traveller from Eugene stayed at UNIZO INN Kyoto Kawaramachi Shijo
Posted 2 months ago
UNIZO INN Kyoto Kawaramachi Shijo
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
5/5 Excellent
"Good location. Close to subway. Nice and clean room. Nice interior. Nice hospitality."
A verified traveller stayed at Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Posted 3 months ago
Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
5/5 Excellent
"I’ve stayed 2 nights with my parents, for one room and my wife and me, for another. My parents are in their 80s. Very traditional Japanese. I was a bit concerned a modern style (western bedding for example) and considered a Ryokan first. But they enjoyed the most!! Anyway I definitely hope to come back this hotel again. The location is excellent, you can enjoy both touristic and merge into the real local people’s life. One top of that, the hotel staff is super friendly and kind. I bet this is the hotel for your next Kyoto experience. Thank you!! "
A verified traveller stayed at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
Posted 3 months ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shinmachi Bettei
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
5/5 Excellent
"It was very comfortable and has everything that I need (location,service, cleanness includes spa,) I definitely will stay this hotel "
A verified traveller stayed at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Posted 4 months ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Cross Hotel Kyoto
5/5 Excellent
"The hotel is in a great location"
A verified traveller stayed at Cross Hotel Kyoto
Posted 4 months ago
Cross Hotel Kyoto
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
5/5 Excellent
Great hotel! Would stay here again!
"As expected from a hotel in Japan, spick and span, super clean. Beautiful bathroom, sheets, the works. Loved it. Would stay here again. Friendly staff, no problems whatsoever."
A verified traveller stayed at The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Posted 5 months ago
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
5/5 Excellent
情緒たっぷりな京都旅行になりました
"評判通りご飯がとても美味しいホテルでした。内装はお洒落でロビーに漂うお香が旅の雰囲気をかき立てます。室内は剥き出しの洗面台にシャワーのみと独創的なデザインだけど、2階に下りれば身体を伸ばして浸かれる大浴場があるのは嬉しいですね。部屋のテレビからは大浴場の混雑状況を確認できます。WiFiはもちろん、部屋には複数の電源とUSB給電ポートが設置されており各種機器の充電もバッチリ。時勢的にお隣のお寺での朝のお勤め体験は休止中でしたが、本堂の見学はできました。立地的に四条や祇園に歩いて行けて、京都東側の観光が捗ります。自動チェックイン機でのチェックイン・アウトは賛否が分かれそうだけど、到着から出発までのサービスは行き届いていてとても快適でした。"
A verified traveller stayed at Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji
Posted 6 months ago
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawaramachi Jokyoji