Downtown Kyoto
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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.
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
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Rokakkudo Temple. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Mikane Shrine
Learn about the local history of Kyoto with a stop at Mikane Shrine. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Things to do
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Downtown Kyoto Hotel Deals
Other neighborhoods around Downtown Kyoto
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. 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 Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center. 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 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
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Rokakkudo Temple
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Mikane Shrine
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Honnoji Temple
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- GEAR - Art Complex 1928
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Museum of Kyoto
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- Kyoto Art Center
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall
- Seiganji Temple
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Shimogoryo Shrine
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Shiori-an
- Gyogan Temple
- Hakusan Shrine
- Hounji Temple
- Nijō Castle