In 1879, when Shimogyo Ward was established, parts of Hachijo village, Nishikujo village, and Higashi Shiokoji village in Kadono County were incorporated into Shimogyo Ward.
明治12年（1879年）、下京区設置の際、葛野郡八条村、西九条村、東塩小路村の各一部が区に編入された。