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.
Kiyomizu Temple
You can learn more about the history of Kyoto when you make a stop at a top site like 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 trip to Nijō Castle. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
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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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- Other vacations you might like
- Nishiki Market
- Pontocho Alley
- Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Kiyamachi Street
- Teramachi Street
- Rokakkudo Temple
- Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street
- Kyoto Tourist Information Center
- Mikane Shrine
- Honnoji Temple
- Shijo Kyo Machiya
- Samurai and Ninja Museum
- GEAR - Art Complex 1928
- Kyoto Shibori Museum
- Museum of Kyoto
- Kyoto Art Center
- Pontocho's Kaburenjo Theater
- Seiganji Temple
- Kyoto Holy Annunciation Cathedral
- Shimadzu Foundation Memorial Hall
- ShinPuhKan Shopping Center
- Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto
- Takoyakushido Eifukuji Temple
- Nishiki Tenmangu
- Ryoma Shopping Street
- Shimogoryo Shrine
- Shiori-an
- Seiwemon Onishi Museum
- Hakusan Shrine
- Gyogan Temple
- Hounji Temple
- Nijō Castle