Visit Ukyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
Shijo Street
During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Shijo Street. While in this culturally rich area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Ryoan-ji Temple
Features such as one of the most famous rock gardens in the country and a placid pond with charming islands distinguish this temple from others in the city.
Togetsukyo Bridge
After visiting Togetsukyo Bridge, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Stroll along the riverfront in this culturally rich area or visit its top-notch restaurants.
Bamboo Forest Street
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bamboo Forest Street during your travels in Kyoto. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Ninna-ji Temple
With picturesque blossom gardens and a golden hall considered a national treasure, this temple is a historic monument devoted to bliss and tranquility.
Things to do
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore the 1,000 Torii Gates on an audio walking tour
Osaka & Kyoto & Nara Top Hightlights English Speaking Tour
From Kyoto: Nara History Guided Half Day Bus Tour with Lunch
Top hotels in Ukyo Ward
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
clean, outstanding onsen (6 separate baths + steam sauna), convenient location for transportation and shopping, many dining options nearby, breakfast buffet was expansive
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
Hotel Gracery Kyoto Sanjo
The front desk staff was very helpful to assist us with check in process, and set us up with hotel membership so we can check out 1 hour later.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Hotel Emion Kyoto
Clean, spacious, helpful Japanese staff, numerous excellent restaurants nearby
Reviewed on 2 Jan 2026
sequence KYOTO GOJO
Great hotel, good location, great bar, good staff, late checkout, good vibe.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Hotel Forza Kyoto Shijo Kawaramachi
Very clean, all appliances working fine, large room in Japan. Free sake was also very nice.
Reviewed on 30 Dec 2025
Cross Hotel Kyoto
Excellent hotel centrally located for tourism. Many restaurants and good shops nearby, very walkable and safe. The breakfast buffet included was very good. Beds comfortable and nice showers.
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ukyo Ward
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.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street 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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kamishichiken Kabukai are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Shijo Kyo Machiya, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or GEAR - Art Complex 1928, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
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 Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
