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. While you're here, you can spend a relaxing day at Kyoto Gyoen National Garden and Shusuitei Tea House. 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
- Nishijin Textile Center
- Funaoka Thermal Bath
- Kawaramachi Street
- Raku Art Museum
- Orinasu-kan
Other popular Central Kyoto attractions
- Nijō Castle
- Kamo River
- Kitano Tenmangū
- Goo Shrine
- Uhoin