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Kyoto by neighborhood. Pick an area to see its places and guides.
Areas
- Gion & Higashiyama15 guides
- Fushimi & Uji4 guides
- Downtown Kyoto10 guides
- Amanohashidate & Miyazu1 guide
- Kitano Tenmangu & Nijo5 guides
- Kyoto Station Area13 guides
- Kamigamo & Daitokuji1 guide
- Sagano & Arashiyama8 guides
- Yamashina & Daigo1 guide
- Sanjusangendo & Tofukuji2 guides
- Philosopher's Path & Okazaki7 guides
- Shimogamo & Imperial Palace1 guide
- Kinkakuji & Ryoanji5 guides
- Ohara, Kurama & Kibune1 guide
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Kyoto Bus and Subway Passes: Which One to Buy (2026 Fares)
Compare Kyoto’s ¥230 bus fare, ¥800 subway pass and ¥1,100 Subway & Bus pass with a break-even calculator. Fares checked…
Late-Night Takoyaki in Kyoto: 4 Spots in Gion and Kiyamachi
Four places to eat takoyaki late at night in Kyoto: Hidetako (to 4am on weekends), Takoyagi, Donaiya and Takonyudo for…
3 Late-Night Teppanyaki Izakaya in Kyoto (Open Until 3am and Later)
Three teppanyaki izakaya in Kyoto where you can still eat at 2am: Soya, Crown in Gion and Tetsupan Dojo, open…
Rainy Day in Kyoto: 9 Indoor Things to Do (2026 Guide)
Pick the right indoor plan for a wet day in Kyoto. Filter by day of the week and interest, with…
Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates and Night Illuminations
Dates, hours and prices for Kyoto's 2026 night illuminations, when the leaves are forecast to peak, and the new accommodation…
Where to Stay in Kyoto: Every Area Compared (2026)
Six neighborhoods rated for transport, food, atmosphere and value, plus the new accommodation tax.
Kyoto Itinerary: 3 Days for First-Time Visitors (2026)
Kyoto’s ten essential sights in three well-paced days, with times, fees and rainy-day swaps.
Kyoto Souvenirs: What to Buy and Where (2026 Prices)
What to buy in Kyoto and where, with official 2026 prices, shelf lives and shop hours, and how tax-free shopping…
Tenryu-ji Zen Experiences: Free Zazen, Sutra Copying and Shojin Lunch
Tenryu-ji in Arashiyama runs free walk-in zazen on the second Sunday, sutra copying for ¥1,800 and shojin ryori lunches at…
Is the JR Pass Worth It for a Kyoto Trip? (2026 Calculator)
For most Kyoto-focused trips, no. Check the math for your own route with our calculator.