What's Central Kyoto like?
Visitors really like Central Kyoto, especially its temples, shops and picturesque gardens. Enjoy the neighbourhood's rich culture and festivals. If you're hunting for the perfect souvenir, head over to Kawaramachi Street to shop. There's plenty more to see, including Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
How to get to Central Kyoto
Flying to:
- Osaka (ITM-Itami), 23.9 mi (38.5 km) from Central Kyoto
Getting to Central Kyoto on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Imadegawa Station
- Kuramaguchi Station
- Nijojo-mae Station
Things to see and do in and around Central Kyoto
What to see in Central Kyoto
- Seimei-Jinja Shrine
- Urasenke Arai Kaikai General Headquarters
- Doshisha University
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Things to do in Central Kyoto
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nishijin Textile Center
- Funaoka Thermal Bath
- Kyoto State Guest House
- Kamishichiken Kabukai
Other popular Central Kyoto attractions
- Nijō Castle
- Kamo River
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Uhoin
- Hokyo-ji Temple