Sakyo Ward and Higashiyama Ward are located in the east, Ukyo Ward, Shimogyo Ward, and Kamigyo Ward are located in the west, south, and north respectively, and a very small part of Kita Ward (Kyoto City) is in the northwest.
東は左京区と東山区、西・南・北はそれぞれ右京区、下京区、上京区に接し、西北のごく一部が北区(京都市)に接する。