Kyoto Travel Guide: Top Spots & Restaurants
Getting to Kyoto
Useful Tips
Cash is recommended, as some places don't accept credit cards
Buses are the primary mode of transport due to limited train lines.
Kyoto Station Area
Kyoto Tower
Nijo-jo Castle
Ginkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji Temple (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Arashiyama Area
Stations: Saga-Arashiyama (recommended from Kyoto Station) and Arashiyama Station.
Kimono Forest (Randen Arashiyama Station): 600 kimono pillars, illuminated at night (free entry).
Saga Torokko Station: Scenic trolley rides (reservations recommended).
Shijo Station Area
SUINA Muromachi (2nd floor): Pokémon Center Kyoto (exclusive Pikachu medals).
Nintendo KYOTO (Kyoto Takashimaya 7th floor): Exclusive merchandise and rooftop photo spot.
SAMURAI and NINJA MUSEUM: Offers samurai/ninja experiences (2,700 yen).