Current population75,139 people
Age 0–146,234 people
小学校区10校区
When raising children in Kamigyo, compare everyday routes as well as school districts.
Gosho-higashi, Nishijin, Kitano and north of Nijo Castle differ greatly in transport, parks, shopping and healthcare. This page evaluates family-friendly areas from both school-district and daily-life perspectives.
First: today's school districts and Kyoto's historic moto-gakku districts are different
In Kyoto City, the public elementary and junior-high school a child attends is determined bythe current attendance zone based on address and lot numberand Kyoto does not operate an open school-choice system. Meanwhile, historic 'moto-gakku' districts are still used for festivals, neighborhood associations and local history. Kyoto City itself explains that the two systems are different.［京都市教育委員会］
In this article,schools use the current attendance zones、population and local history use Kyoto City's census statistical areasThe key is not to force them into the same boundaries.
View Kamigyo school districts on the map
Select a school district to display the reference attendance area in red. Where a district splits within a town, we show what can be confirmed from public GIS data rather than excluding the whole town.
Current Kamigyo elementary school districts and typical junior-high destinations
| 小学校 | Typical junior-high school |
|---|
| 御所東小 | 京都御池中 |
| 京極小 | 上京中 |
| 室町小 | 烏丸中 |
| 新町小 | 上京中 |
| 西陣中央小 | Kamigyo JHS / Karasuma JHS *Varies by address |
| 乾隆小 | 嘉楽中 |
| 翔鸞小 | 衣笠中 |
| 仁和小 | 北野中 |
| 正親小 | 二条中 |
| 二条城北小 | 二条中 |
[Confirm the official district by address and lot number]
Kamigyo area population | July 1, 2026
We show Kyoto City's latest Basic Resident Register population by 2025 Census statistical area. These boundaries are not identical to school districts, but they help indicate population size and the number of children in each area.[Kyoto City Population Statistics Portal] [Kamigyo source data (Excel)]
| 地域区分 | 人口 | Age 0–14 | 0〜14歳割合 |
|---|
| 桃薗 | 3,805 people | 255 people | 6.7% |
| 小川 | 5,315 people | 518 people | 9.7% |
| 中立 | 3,499 people | 352 people | 10.1% |
| 聚楽 | 2,864 people | 285 people | 10.0% |
| 正親 | 3,893 people | 323 people | 8.3% |
| 嘉楽 | 3,649 people | 185 people | 5.1% |
| 乾隆 | 2,685 people | 150 people | 5.6% |
| 西陣 | 2,668 people | 219 people | 8.2% |
| 成逸 | 2,685 people | 239 people | 8.9% |
| 室町 | 6,722 people | 560 people | 8.3% |
| 京極 | 4,596 people | 322 people | 7.0% |
| 春日 | 2,450 people | 260 people | 10.6% |
| 滋野 | 3,111 people | 292 people | 9.4% |
| 待賢 | 3,648 people | 267 people | 7.3% |
| 出水 | 8,201 people | 782 people | 9.5% |
| 仁和 | 9,548 people | 832 people | 8.7% |
| 翔鸞 | 5,800 people | 393 people | 6.8% |
A quick look at life by school district
Supermarkets, hospitals and childcare facilities listed here are not necessarily located strictly inside each district; they are examples of places families can realistically use withinthe district, its boundary area or nearby daily living zoneand are organized on that basis.
御所東小学校区
- School:Gosho-higashi Elementary → Kyoto Oike Junior High. Confirm the official assigned school for each lot number in Kyoto City's attendance-zone data.[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:A central family area where the east side of Kyoto Gyoen, Kawaramachi-dori and the Kamo River are easy to include in daily life.
- Shopping:For small supermarkets and shops, look toward Kawaramachi, Marutamachi and Demachiyanagi; the ward's official store list is also useful.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Hospital is in eastern Kamigyo and lists 34 clinical departments including pediatrics.［府立医大病院］
- Parks / recreation:Kyoto Gyoen covers about 65 hectares and includes child-friendly spaces such as a children's playground and the Demizu stream.[Kyoto Gyoen National Garden]
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include St. Dominic Kyoto Kindergarten and Doshisha Kindergarten. Check nursery addresses, capacity and opening hours in the ward's official list.[Kindergarten list] ［上京区 保育施設］
- Stations / transport:Depending on location, families can combine city buses with Marutamachi and Imadegawa subway stations and access toward Keihan Demachiyanagi.
- Festivals / history:The history of Kyoto Gyoen and the Imperial Palace becomes part of everyday scenery. Note that historic moto-gakku community districts differ from current school districts.[History of Kamigyo's local districts]
京極小学校区
- School:京極小 → 上京中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:Near Teramachi-Imadegawa and Demachiyanagi, where the Kamo River, shopping streets and university culture meet.
- Shopping:Everyday shops around Demachiyanagi and Teramachi-Imadegawa are convenient; the ward also publishes a list of medium and large stores.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine Hospital is relatively close.［府立医大病院］
- Parks / recreation:The Kamo River and Kyoto Gyoen are easy everyday walking destinations.[Kyoto Gyoen National Garden]
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Private kindergartens on the eastern side include Doshisha Kindergarten and St. Dominic Kyoto Kindergarten.[Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:Keihan Demachiyanagi, Imadegawa Subway Station and city buses are convenient.
- Festivals / history:Around Teramachi and Shokoku-ji, temple precincts and student neighborhoods sit side by side.[Kamigyo Ward school-district guide]
室町小学校区
- School:室町小 → 烏丸中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:A calm urban area north of Imadegawa Station with easy subway access.
- Shopping:Shopping routes toward Karasuma-Imadegawa and Horikawa-Imadegawa are easy to organize.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Major hospitals include Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital; local clinics cover everyday care.
- Parks / recreation:The northwest side of Kyoto Gyoen and neighborhood parks are convenient.[Children's play areas in Kyoto Gyoen]
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Teranouchi Kindergarten and Koguma Hakuun-kita Nursery.[Kindergarten list] [Childcare facilities list]
- Stations / transport:Imadegawa Subway Station is the main hub, with direct Karasuma Line access to Shijo and Kyoto Station.
- Festivals / history:Doshisha University, Shokoku-ji and Teranouchi-dori create a distinctive mix of education and temple culture.[Kamigyo Ward school-district guide]
新町小学校区
- School:新町小 → 上京中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:A central area between Imadegawa and Nakadachiuri, positioned conveniently between the Imperial Palace, Horikawa and Karasuma.
- Shopping:Supermarkets and shops around Horikawa-Imadegawa are convenient.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Access is convenient both toward Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine and Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital.
- Parks / recreation:Kyoto Gyoen and walking routes along Horikawa are nearby options.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Koguma Hakuun-kita Nursery and Teranouchi Kindergarten.［上京区 保育施設］ [Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:Daily transport centers on Imadegawa Subway Station and city buses.
- Festivals / history:Historic neighborhood divisions remain around Seimei Shrine and the eastern edge of Nishijin, with extensive records on historic moto-gakku districts.［上京区 学区案内］
西陣中央小学校区
- School:Nishijin Chuo Elementary → Kamigyo JHS / Karasuma JHS. Junior-high assignment varies by address, so confirm carefully.[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:An area where Nishijin textile history mixes with everyday shops and homes.
- Shopping:Life Nishijin and Coop Nishijin appear in Kamigyo's official retail information.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:A western living area with convenient access to Nishijin Hospital and local clinics.
- Parks / recreation:In addition to neighborhood parks, Kitano and Horikawa are easy to reach.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Jofukuji Kindergarten. Check nursery and certified children's center addresses in the official list.[Kindergarten list] [Childcare facilities list]
- Stations / transport:City buses are the main transport, especially routes along Imadegawa, Horikawa and Senbon streets.
- Festivals / history:Nishijin textiles, machiya and temples are densely concentrated, and community activities based on historic moto-gakku districts remain active.[Kamigyo Ward school-district guide]
乾隆小学校区
- School:乾隆小 → 嘉楽中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:From Senbon-Kuramaguchi to northern Nishijin, traditional residential streets and shops remain.
- Shopping:Use supermarkets and shops in the Nishijin area.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Nishijin Hospital is relatively close, making local healthcare accessible.
- Parks / recreation:Parks around Funaokayama and Kita Ward can also fall within the daily activity area.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:The Kamigyo childcare-facility list lets you check facilities around Kenryu by address.[Childcare facilities list]
- Stations / transport:City buses are central; access to Senbon-dori and Imadegawa-dori matters.
- Festivals / history:Nishijin textile culture and temples are close at hand, with historical materials on the former Kenryu district available.[Local district introductions including Kenryu]
翔鸞小学校区
- School:翔鸞小 → 衣笠中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:Around Kitano Tenmangu and Kamishichiken: a sightseeing area with a strong residential side.
- Shopping:Stores such as Messa Kitano appear in official ward data, and shopping toward Nishijin is also convenient.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Nishijin Hospital and clinics around Kitano-Hakubaicho are healthcare options.
- Parks / recreation:Walking around Kitano Tenmangu and toward Kitano or Kinugasa is a local advantage.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Kitano Kindergarten.[Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:Randen Kitano-Hakubaicho Station and city buses are convenient.
- Festivals / history:Kitano Tenmangu's Kitano Festival and Zuiki Festival are major parts of local culture.［北野天満宮 年中行事］
仁和小学校区
- School:仁和小 → 北野中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:A western urban area between Kitano-Hakubaicho and Emmachi, with both JR and Randen in reach.
- Shopping:Use shops and supermarkets around Kitano and Senbon.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:In addition to Nishijin Hospital, medical facilities around Emmachi are within reach.
- Parks / recreation:Use small parks around Kitano and Taishogun, or go a little farther to Kyoto Gyoen.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Western-side options such as Kitano and Kyowa kindergartens are easy to compare.[Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:Randen Kitano-Hakubaicho, JR Emmachi and city buses.
- Festivals / history:Close to the cultural area around Kitano Tenmangu and Kamishichiken.［北野天満宮］
正親小学校区
- School:正親小 → 二条中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:Around Senbon-Nakadachiuri, an everyday residential area between Nishijin and north of Nijo Castle.
- Shopping:Life Nishijin and similar stores are convenient.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Nishijin Hospital is to the west, while Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital lies to the southeast.
- Parks / recreation:Neighborhood parks can be combined with walking routes around Nijo Castle.
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Jofukuji and Kyowa kindergartens.[Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:City buses are central; Senbon-dori connects toward Nijo Station and Shijo.
- Festivals / history:Nishijin machiya and shopping-street culture remain, with historical materials on the former Seishin district.[Kamigyo Ward school-district guide]
二条城北小学校区
- School:二条城北小 → 二条中。[Kyoto City school attendance zones]
- Neighborhood:From north of Nijo Castle to Horikawa-Marutamachi, convenient for central-city commuters.
- Shopping:Daily Qanat Izumiya Horikawa-Marutamachi appears in the ward's official retail data.[Kamigyo Ward retail stores]
- Hospitals / healthcare:Kyoto Second Red Cross Hospital is nearby, worth noting for families that prioritize proximity to a general hospital.
- Parks / recreation:Easy access to the southwest side of Kyoto Gyoen and along Horikawa.[Kyoto Gyoen National Garden]
- Nurseries / kindergartens:Options include Himawari and Kyowa kindergartens.[Kindergarten list]
- Stations / transport:Use Marutamachi and Nijojo-mae subway stations, JR Nijo Station and city buses as needed.
- Festivals / history:Located between Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace, with central Kyoto history close at hand.[Kamigyo Ward school-district guide]
For childcare and kindergarten, check admission conditions—not just names
Nursery schools and certified children's centersKamigyo's list as of April 1, 2026 includes addresses, capacity, accepted ages and opening hours.
［上京区 保育施設一覧］
私立幼稚園The official list includes Kitano, Kyowa, Jofukuji, St. Dominic Kyoto, Teranouchi, Doshisha and Himawari kindergartens in Kamigyo.
［京都市 幼稚園一覧］
Available placesAvailable childcare places change during the year. Check the latest availability for the month you apply, not just the facility name.
［京都市 保育受入枠］
Public family-support programs are summarized in a separate article
Child medical subsidies, child allowance, pregnancy and birth support, universal drop-in childcare and existing-home purchase support are covered in"Where to Raise Children in Kyoto? Public Family Support"a separate guide.
FAMILY & HOME
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Main references and verification sources
School assignment is determined by exact address and lot number. 'Nearby examples' may include facilities near or across district boundaries. Before signing a housing contract, always confirm Kyoto City's latest attendance-zone data and current facility information.