is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "central capital ward." As of 2021, the ward has an estimated population of 109,629 people. Tourism, shopping, and entertainment are the primary sources of income in the area. The Kamo River flows through the district in the area known as Kawaramachi. The three most famous festivals of Kyoto, the Aoi Matsuri, the Gion Matsuri, and the Jidai Matsuri can all be seen in Nakagyō-ku. It is also home to several historical places and temples. Demographics Temples and landmarks Nijō Castle a former residence for the Tokugawa Shogunate Kyoto International Manga Museum Nishiki Market Museum of Kyoto Kyoto Art Center Economy The ward is home to the headquarters of several companies: Q-Games Shimadzu, in Nishinokyo-Kuwabara-cho Nichicon, in Karasuma-dori Oike-agaru Hatena, in Karasuma-dori Rokkaku-sagaru Keifuku Electric Railroad, in Shijō-Ōmiya Nishi-Iru Education Colleges and universities Hanazono University Suzaku campus, Ritsumeikan University Nijo campus, Bukkyo University References External links Wards of Kyoto