Where to stay in Shijo-Karasuma, Kyoto
四条烏丸・烏丸御池
Kyoto's business district along Karasuma-dori between Shijo and Oike, with the subway and Hankyu lines underneath. It suits first-time visitors and budget travellers who want a central base with direct subway access to Kyoto Station and Nijo Castle.
- Median per night
- US$283
- Typical range (p25 to p75)
- US$233 to US$389
- Hotels sampled
- 59600 m, 24 September 2026
- Travel time (public transport)
-
- Kyoto Station12 min
- Shijo-Kawaramachi crossing12 min
- Yasaka Shrine (Gion)20 min
- Nearest stations
-
- Shijo5 min walk
- Karasuma5 min walk
- Karasuma Oike10 min walk
01Hotel prices
Hotels in Shijo-Karasuma for your dates
Live availability and prices from several booking sites. Choose dates to update the map.
Prices and availability come from the booking sites and can change.
02
Pros
- Karasuma Line to Kyoto Station in a few minutes and the Tozai Line to Nijo Castle and Higashiyama
- Hankyu trains to Osaka and Arashiyama from Karasuma Station
- Nishiki Market and the downtown arcades are within walking distance
- Many mid-range hotels, so prices are often lower than in Gion or Higashiyama
Cons
- Office buildings on the main avenues give it less traditional character
- Gion and the Higashiyama temples are a 20 to 30-minute walk or a transfer away
Types of stay
Mostly chain business hotels and newer mid-range hotels along Karasuma-dori and its side streets, some serviced apartments, and machiya rentals and small inns in the residential blocks between the avenues.
03Map
Places in Shijo-Karasuma
- Museum Kyoto International Manga Museum 京都国際マンガミュージアム Opened in 2006 in a former elementary school, the museum's walls are lined with shelves of manga that visitors can take down and read. Paid entry 1 h 30 min 2 min walk
- Temple Rokkaku-do (Choho-ji) 六角堂 A small Tendai temple in the business district named after its hexagonal main hall. Free entry 15 min 5 min walk
- Museum Museum of Kyoto 京都文化博物館 A museum of Kyoto's history and culture at the corner of Sanjo and Takakura streets, with a permanent exhibition and changing special exhibitions. Paid entry 1 h 3 min walk
04Area
Nearby areas
05FAQ
Questions
How much does a hotel in Shijo-Karasuma cost?
The median nightly rate was US$283 in the 24 September 2026 sample of 59 properties, with a typical range of US$233 to US$389.
How long are the trips from a hotel in Shijo-Karasuma?
Typical door-to-door times by public transport: Kyoto Station 12 min, Shijo-Kawaramachi crossing 12 min, Yasaka Shrine (Gion) 20 min.
Which stations serve hotels in Shijo-Karasuma?
Shijo (Karasuma Line), 5 min walk; Karasuma (Hankyu Kyoto Line), 5 min walk; Karasuma Oike (Karasuma Line, Tozai Line), 10 min walk.
Who is a stay in Shijo-Karasuma best for?
The data tags it for: first-time visitors, budget and families.
Sources · Verified 24 September 2026