What's Central Kyoto Like?

People go to Central Kyoto to see famous places such as Nijō Castle, as well as its many attractions like Kyoto Aquarium. Take time to enjoy the neighborhood's rich culture and selection of shops. Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi are a couple of popular sights sure to leave an impression.

Where are the Best Places to Stay in Central Kyoto?

We have 1527 accommodations in the neighborhood. Here are our customers' favorite places to stay in Central Kyoto:

Miru Kyoto Nishiki

City-center guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Kyoto Shinmachi Rokkaku Hotel grandereverie

Comfortable guestrooms with soaking bathtubs

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

TOKYU STAY KYOTO SHIN-KYOGOKU-DORI

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes, soaking bathtubs

• • Free WiFi • Terrace • 24-hour front desk • Spacious rooms

YUTAKA

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes, soaking bathtubs

• • Free WiFi • 24-hour front desk • Central location

Aoi HOTEL KYOTO

City-center guestrooms with kitchenettes

• • Free WiFi • Walkable location

How to Get to Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is located 1 mi (1.6 km) from the heart of Kyoto.

Flying to:

• • Itami Airport (ITM), 23.1 mi (37.2 km) from Central Kyoto

Traveling to Central Kyoto by Train

You'll find the following train stations in the neighborhood:

• • Omiya Station
• • Shijo-omiya Station
• • Karasuma Station

Getting to Central Kyoto on Metro

Stations in the neighborhood include:

• • Nijojo-mae Station
• • Karasuma Oike Station
• • Marutamachi Station

Things to See and Do in and around Central Kyoto

What to See in Central Kyoto

• • Nijō Castle
• • Nishiki Market
• • Kyoto Imperial Palace
• • Kyoto Tower
• • Higashi Honganji Temple

Things to Do in Central Kyoto

• • Kawaramachi
• • Shijo Omiya
• • Kyoto International Manga Museum
• • Pontocho
• • Kyoto Aquarium

Other Popular Central Kyoto Attractions

• • Kyoto Railway Museum
• • Doshisha University
• • Mikane Shrine
• • Kyoto Art Center
• • Rokakkudo Temple

When Is the Best Time to Visit Kyoto?

• • Hottest months: August, July, September, June (average 78°F)
• • Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 44°F)
• • Rainiest months: July, June, August, May (average 4 inches of rainfall)