What's Central Kyoto like?
Visitors really like Central Kyoto, especially its temples, shops and picturesque gardens. Enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and festivals. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Shusuitei Tea House. There's plenty more to see, including Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
Where are the best places to stay in Central Kyoto?
We have 365 accommodation options in the neighbourhood. Listed below are our travellers' favourite places to stay in Central Kyoto:
Nazuna Kyoto Nijo-jo
City centre guesthouse with bar- Free Wi-Fi • Terrace • Garden • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Hotel Canata Kyoto
- Free Wi-Fi • 24-hour front desk • Attentive staff
Rinn Shiki Juraku
- Free breakfast • Free Wi-Fi • Garden
How to get to Central Kyoto
Flying to:
- Osaka (ITM-Itami), 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Central Kyoto
Getting to Central Kyoto on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Imadegawa Station
- Kuramaguchi Station
- Nijojo-mae Station
Things to see and do in and around Central Kyoto
What to see in Central Kyoto
- Seimei-Jinja Shrine
- Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters
- Doshisha University
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Things to do in Central Kyoto
- Nishijin Textile Center
- Funaoka Thermal Bath
- Kawaramachi Street
- Raku Art Museum
- Shusuitei Tea House