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
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-See Sights & Hidden Gems
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Matcha, Monkeys & Temple Tour
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
Great location easy to go anywhere close to the station. Breakfast was amazing overall great experience my kids loved it
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
THE BLOSSOM KYOTO
Very clean room. Nicely appointed with modern style. Mattresses were much too soft for my liking and actually slid around the bed. Great water pressure for shower. Complimentary beverages were great. Laundry is available on site but because of the combo washer/dryer design, clothes just didn’t come ...
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Nohga Hotel Kiyomizu Kyoto
excellent food, great helpful staff
Reviewed on 27 Apr 2026
Kyoto Universal Hotel Karasuma
Breakfast was boring. The bathroom smells.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
JR WEST GROUP VIA INN PRIME KYOTOEKI HACHIJOGUCHI
I wanted to stay at a location that was close to the Kyoto train station. I was pleasantly surprised with how good their breakfast is during my stay. The breakfast buffet style has both Japanese style breakfast and some western breakfast. My room was so clean and the bed was excellent on my back. ...
Reviewed on 28 Apr 2026
RIHGA Royal Hotel Kyoto
Very hospitable.
Reviewed on 28 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.
