Shimokawaracho Travel Guide

Kyoto

A serene nighttime landscape with a calm river reflecting the surrounding trees and lights.
A bamboo forest with tall, slender trees and a wooden walkway.
A large Buddha statue in front of a temple with a pond in the foreground.
An old brick archway with a descending spiral staircase.
A traditional Japanese temple surrounded by lush greenery and large rocks.

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A narrow street lined with traditional wooden buildings, a sign with Japanese characters, and a clear blue sky.

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.
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Things to do

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

£25
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

£55
per adult
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear

£74
per adult
Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour

£257
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
10 Must-see Spots in Kyoto One Day Private Tour
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Nakagyo

Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto

£11
per adult
Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Repair Experience in Central Kyoto
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour

£87
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto 1-Day Bus Tour
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Top hotels in Shimokawaracho

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs

3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £62 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£62
18 Aug - 19 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,107 reviews)
"10/10, excellent!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae

4 out of 5
565-3 Kita Fudondo-cho, Shimogyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £58 per night from 18 Aug to 19 Aug
£58
18 Aug - 19 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and in-room massages. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff and hospitality was amazing. Great for families or traveling alone. The only thing to know is the rooms are a little tight. Got a 3 bedroom for my family of 4. Wife and I in one and one for each of our young teens. The bed was too narrow for the wife and I to be in bed without cuddling. ..."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2026

Richmond Hotel Premier Kyoto Ekimae
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho

4 out of 5
Sujakuuchihatacho 41-10, Shimogyo Ward Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £73 per night from 31 Aug to 1 Sept
£73
31 Aug - 1 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, hot springs on-site and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
Kyoto Umekoji Kadensho
Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 

4 out of 5
44-1, Kamitonodacho, Higashikujo Kyoto Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is £86 per night from 3 Sept to 4 Sept
£86
3 Sept - 4 Sept
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,550 reviews)
"Great hotel with amazingly friendly staff. Great and modern rooms , comfortable bathrooms. Would recommend for anyone who wants a good rest while spending the day out sightseeing."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Vischio Kyoto by GRANVIA 
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo

4 out of 5
17 Nishi Kujoin-machi, Minami-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £48 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£48
30 Aug - 31 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo

4 out of 5
420 Sakuranocho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto Kyoto
The price is £45 per night from 30 Aug to 31 Aug
£45
30 Aug - 31 Aug
additional charges may apply
Stay at this hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,089 reviews)
"Brilliant location, there were 3 of us and it was bit cramped in room with all of our stuff but location made up for that."

Reviewed on 3 Aug 2026

Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
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Where to stay in Shimokawaracho

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A serene pond surrounded by rocks and lush greenery.

Central Kyoto

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 Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with wooden buildings, red lanterns, and people walking.

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 Kawaramachi Street and Sumiya Pleasure House. 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

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kawaramachi Street, and hop on the metro to see more of 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

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

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