| The ward borders Higashiyama Ward and Yamashina Ward in the south, Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture (the Miyama area) in the north, Ukyo Ward (the Keihoku area) and Kita Ward (Kyoto City) in the west. |
区の南は東山区及び山科区、北は京都府南丹市（美山地区）、西は右京区（京北地区）及び北区 (京都市)に接する。 |