Downtown Kyoto Travel Guide
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Nishiki Market
During your trip to Kyoto, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Nishiki Market.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
You can study the exhibits at Kyoto International Manga Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Kiyamachi Street
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kiyamachi Street. Amble around the area's riverfront or visit its shops.
Kiyomizu Temple
You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site such as Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Find out about the history of Fushimi Inari Shrine, one of the top monuments in Kyoto. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Nijō Castle
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Nijō Castle. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Kyoto
Karasuma
Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle are top sights in Nakagyo Ward, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station to see more sights in the area.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Komatsucho
While visiting Komatsucho, you might make a stop by sights like Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street.
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
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- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho Alley
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Mikane Shrine
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Museum of Kyoto
- Kyoto Art Center
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Shiori-an
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Hakusan Shrine
- Gyogan Temple
- Hounji Temple
- Nijō Castle