Komatsucho Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo provided by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Komatsucho
Photo by Atsushi Ueno
Photo by Atsushi Ueno
Photo by Maurizio Mangano
Photo by Maurizio Mangano

Popular places to visit

Kenninji Temple which includes a temple or place of worship, autumn leaves and interior views

Kenninji Temple

Visit this Zen Buddhism temple for a slice of history, art and tranquility. It is said that the temple is the oldest of its kind in Kyoto.

Kenninji Temple
Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.

Kiyomizu Temple
Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.

Nishiki Market
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(391 reviews)

This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower

4/5(164 reviews)

In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.

Kyoto Tower
Nijo Castle showing a pond, heritage architecture and a castle

Nijō Castle

4.5/5(198 reviews)

Visit the world of a wealthy and powerful shogun in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.

Nijō Castle

Activities

Private geisha show: Tea Break with Maiko, an geisha apprentice

Private Geisha show with Maiko, an apprentice Geisha

AU$1,197
per traveller
Private Geisha show with Maiko, an apprentice Geisha
Kyoto E-bike Tour

Kyoto E-Bike Tour

AU$209
per adult
Kyoto E-Bike Tour
Private geisha show with Maiko, an geisha apprentice

Private geisha show with Maiko, an geisha apprentice

AU$1,062
per traveller
Private geisha show with Maiko, an geisha apprentice
Yasaka Pagoda

Gateway to Kyoto Walking Tour for First Time Visitors

AU$45
per adult
Gateway to Kyoto Walking Tour for First Time Visitors
Private Guided Food Walking Tour in Kyoto

Kyoto Private Guided Food Tour With A Guide

AU$148
per adult
Kyoto Private Guided Food Tour With A Guide
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

AU$88
per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
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Our pick of the best Komatsucho Hotel Deals

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
4 out of 5
572 Komatsucho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$246 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$246
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, free train station pick-up, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (858 reviews)
"This hotel is wonderful! We picked it based on location, price, and reviews. The staff is fabulous. On arrival, for check in, we were offered comfortable chairs, hot tea, and a warm washcloth. Madoka, the staff person who welcomed us, was so amazing. She showed us to our room, explained how everything ..."

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

Hotel The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
3 out of 5
491 Zaimokucho, Shimogyo, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$143 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$143
includes taxes & fees
19 Feb - 20 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a sauna. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (2,710 reviews)
"Clean and great amenities (free ramen, yakult, ice cream, matcha latte, onsen and massage chairs)"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
3 out of 5
44-1 Higashikujo Kamitonodacho, Minami-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
The price is AU$97 per night from 26 Feb to 27 Feb
AU$97
includes taxes & fees
26 Feb - 27 Feb
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,272 reviews)
"Ideal spot for hanging around Kyoto! Right next to the station. Really beautiful property and kind staff"

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
4 out of 5
140-2 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,667 reviews)
"Snacks room and onsite laundry very convenient. Great check-in experience and very helpful and friendly staff. Hotel was fantastic and easily walkable to centre of Kyoto or just 1 subway station away."

Reviewed on 17 Feb. 2025

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THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
3.5 out of 5
9-3 Kankiji-cho, Shimogyoku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is AU$89 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$89
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 3.5-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (507 reviews)
"Very nice hotel with a Family Mart on the first floor. Not much to do around the hotel but it is located right next to the station so it was easy to move around. The room was also pretty spacious and the staff was nice!"

Reviewed on 6 Feb. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Umekoji
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
4 out of 5
74 Nakajimacho,Kawaramachi Higashi-iru, Sanjo-dori, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Kyoto
Fully refundable
The price is AU$90 per night from 27 Feb to 28 Feb
AU$90
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Kyoto. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,067 reviews)
"The property was in a great location"

Reviewed on 13 Feb. 2025

The Royal Park Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
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Other neighbourhoods around Komatsucho

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka showing street scenes and a small town or village as well as a large group of people

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

5/5(4 area reviews)

You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Sannenzaka Museum.

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

5/5(9 area reviews)

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station.

Higashiyama Ward
Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes

Gion

5/5(58 area reviews)

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.

Gion
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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.

Karasuma
Eikando Temple featuring religious aspects, a garden and a temple or place of worship

Okazaki

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.

Okazaki
Kyoto which includes a river or creek and mountains

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Nishiki Market or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

Downtown Kyoto

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