Kamigyo Ward Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kamigyo Ward
Popular places to visit
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Amble within the gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Seimei-Jinja Shrine
You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Seimei-Jinja Shrine. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Shokoku-ji Temple
A major center of Zen Buddhism, this stylish, ancient relic is ranked as one of the great temples of Japan.
Kyoto State Guest House
Explore the great outdoors at Kyoto State Guest House, a lovely green space in Kyoto. Visit the shops and temples in this culturally rich area.
Sento Imperial Palace
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Sento Imperial Palace. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Activities
Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto
Kyoto: 140-year-old Townhouse Tour, Kimono and Tea Ceremony
Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir
Tea ceremony by the tea master in Kyoto SHIUN AN
Kyoto Nijo Castle & Imperial Palace Small Group Guided Walking Tour - 3 Hr
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Other neighbourhoods around Kamigyo Ward
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 Raku Art Museum and Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
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.
Downtown Kyoto
While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamigamo Shrine and Daitokuji Temple are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.