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▶ Preview of Kyoto
Must Do List: Make sure to do this.
4 Seasons Kyoto's Four Seasons, Festivals, and Events
Traditions How to Enjoy Kyoto's Temples
Must Eat List 01 Kyoto Traditional Food
Must Eat List 02 Taste Japan
Must Buy List 01 Kyoto in the Palm of Your Hand
Must Buy List 02 Kyoto's Delicious Confectionery
Old & New: Kyoto in 2025: How It's Changed

▶ Travel Planning
Information Japan Country Information
Access Kansai International Airport Entry Information
Transportation Local Transportation Information
Best Course 01 Kyoto Recommended Itinerary by Schedule
Best Course 02 Kyoto Recommended Itinerary by Area

▶ Travel information by region
Location Kyoto at a glance
Attractions in Kyoto
- Kiyomizu-dera and Gion area
- Around Eun-gak-sa Temple
- Around Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle
- Around Kyoto Station
- Arashiyama
- Near Kyoto
Restaurant in Kyoto
Shopping in Kyoto
Accomodation in Kyoto

▶ Preparing for a trip to Kyoto
Passport and visa
Certificate issuance
Flight ticket reservation
travel insurance
Travel Preparations
On the way to the airport
Check-in & Departure
How to respond to emergencies
Travel Japanese

▶ Kyoto Map
Kansai area
Kyoto Station Detailed Map
Kyoto Station area map
Kiyomizu-dera & Gion
Nijo Castle
Silver Pavilion
Golden Pavilion
Arashiyama
Kyoto Major Railway Route Map

▶ Index

▶ +Plus makes travel more fun
+Plus Kyoto Bus: Knowing This Is Enough for You to Have No Worries
+Plus Recommended! Kyoto Transportation Pass
+Plus Kiyomizu-dera Highlights
+Enjoy street food at Nishiki Market
+Plus Enjoy a snack while taking in the scenery of the Kamo River
+Plus Enjoy a kimono experience in Kyoto
+Plus Enjoy Japanese shaved ice kakigori in summer
+Plus How to use the bus with Google Maps

Kyoto, along with Osaka, is known as a representative tourist city in the Kansai region.
As a city that was once the capital of Japan, there are many cultural assets, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites, scattered throughout the city.
A unique, tranquil atmosphere surrounds the entire city, making it a popular destination for travelers seeking healing away from the city's bustling buildings.

Kyoto, a city beautiful in all four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter—is a city that boasts a different charm in each season, no matter when you visit.
People usually visit Kyoto thinking of it as a nearby destination for a trip to Osaka, but it is a travel destination that feels like one or two days is not enough because there is so much to see and enjoy.
Kyoto is a city of boundless charm, so much so that true travel experts say that even a month is not enough to fully explore it.
“Best Friends Kyoto” suggests a travel plan that will allow you to fully experience the charm of Kyoto.
We introduce various travel methods that will allow you to experience the true charm of Kyoto, such as the must-do things when you visit Kyoto, a temple pilgrimage that will calm your mind, a stroll through Kyoto's alleyways to be captivated by the tranquil scenery, and the unique experience of wearing a kimono and strolling through the streets of Kyoto.

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Complete Guide to Kyoto's 6 Districts

Many people know Kyoto as a small city, but in reality, it is the largest city in Kyoto Prefecture and boasts a large scale, having once been the capital of Japan.
Over the course of more than a thousand years, the city has been home to cultural assets, including UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

In “Best Friends Kyoto,” the guide divides the city into six zones according to the travelers’ route.
We recommend tourist attractions, restaurants, and shopping spots divided into Kiyomizu-dera Temple and Gion, Ginkaku-ji Temple, Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, Kyoto Station, Arashiyama, and the Kyoto suburbs.

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Kyoto Must-Do List Carefully Selected by a Japan Travel Expert

In “Best Friends Kyoto,” we introduce a must-do list carefully selected by Japan travel writers who have written numerous Japanese travel guidebooks, including “Friends Tokyo,” “Friends Fukuoka,” “Friends Hokkaido,” and “Best Friends Tokyo.”
The author will introduce you to must-do things in Kyoto, must-eat traditional Kyoto foods, and souvenirs that will remind you of Kyoto, carefully selected by the author.

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Suggesting the best Kyoto travel itineraries by schedule and area

Most of the cultural assets that are the main attraction of Kyoto travel close at 4 or 5 PM.
That's why you need to plan your travel route well to have an efficient trip.
〈Best Friends Kyoto〉 offers recommended itineraries for 1 night, 2 days, 3 nights, 4 days, and the best courses for each area to efficiently explore.

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Clearly organized and easy-to-understand traffic information

The Kansai region, where tourism is developed, is notorious for having difficult and complex transportation information.
In "Best Friends Kyoto," even difficult transportation information, such as how to get to Kyoto from Kansai International Airport, how to get around Kyoto city by public transportation, and how to get to Kyoto from major Kansai cities such as Osaka, Kobe, and Nara, is organized into easy-to-understand sections.
In addition, we recommend a transportation pass that can save you money on travel expenses.

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+Plus travel suggestions to experience Kyoto's hidden charms

“Best Friends Kyoto” suggests travel tips to enrich your trip to Kyoto.
We offer a variety of travel options that will allow you to experience Kyoto's hidden charms, including recommended foods from Nishiki Market, the kitchen of Kyoto, snacks to enjoy while strolling along the Kamo River, and the unique experience of wearing a kimono and strolling through the quiet streets of Kyoto.

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Detailed maps of Kyoto by district and major railway routes included in the book

In “Best Friends Kyoto,” all the attractions introduced are marked on a detailed map by area (included in the book).
Subway stations, signs, and street names located near famous attractions are carefully marked so that you can easily find your way just by looking at the map.

We also introduced a map of the major railway routes that are useful when traveling in Kyoto, and how to use Kyoto buses using the Google Maps application, which is commonly used when traveling.