Downtown Kyoto
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Popular places to visit
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.
Ryoma Shopping Street
You can enjoy retail therapy at Ryoma Shopping Street during your visit to Kyoto.
Teramachi Street
You can learn about the history of Kyoto with a visit to Teramachi Street. Visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Rokakkudo Temple
After visiting Rokakkudo Temple, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Kyoto. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Kyoto: Full Course Tour: Explore 10 Must-Sees & Hidden Gems
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto: Insider Sake Experience with 7 Tastings and Snacks
Kimono & Tea Ceremony Experience in a Kyoto Cultural Asset
Kyoto: Tea Ceremony in 100-year-old Kyo-Machiya Townhouse
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kyoto
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Sanjo Street and Nijō Castle.
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
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historic sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Nishijin Textile Center and Kitano Tenmangū are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Kyoto
- Places of interest
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- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho Alley
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Rokakkudo Temple
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Mikane Shrine
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Museum of Kyoto
- Honnoji Temple
- GEAR - Art Complex 1928
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Kyoto Art Center
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Shimogoryo Shrine
- Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Hounji Temple
- Hakusan Shrine
- Gyogan Temple
- Seiganji Temple
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Shiori-an
- Kawaramachi Street