Uzumasa
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favourite shopping spot in Kyoto. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kiyomizu Temple
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.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
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.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Nishiki Market
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.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves.
Things to do
Nara Early Morning Tour (Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available)
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems
From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
Top hotels in Uzumasa
Onyado Nono Kyotoshichijo Natural Hot Springs
All staff were very organized and helpful. The hotel was very clean.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Good, clean and comfortable stay; close to a subway station
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
The hotel is very clean, room was spacious and quiet , walking distance to famous Kiyomizu-dera 清水寺. Kimono renting so easy around the hotel. Convenience store within short walking distance. Less than one kilometre to the shopping places and restaurants. Taxi was easily to be called at the entrance ...
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
Excellent location, next to train station and shopping district. Nice temples nearby. Will definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Beautiful, clean room. Polite, helpful staff made check-in and out very fast. Excellent shuttle service as well.
Reviewed on 26 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Uzumasa
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Kawaramachi Street and Sanjo Street 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.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Kawaramachi Street and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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 Nishijin Textile Center.
