Kyoto City Official Travel Guide

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Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

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Nature

Getting out of the city center, you’ll understand that Kyoto is a city that has developed together with nature.

People

Enrich your experience by learning about those who are carrying on tradition and developing a new culture.

Street

Street Guide

Here, discover the streets beloved by locals, the type that's hard to find in guidebooks.

News

2020.08.04
The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto
2020.07.13
【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession 2020

Dig into Kyoto

What’s New in Kyoto

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

09Jul2020

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

08Jul2020

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

25May2020

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

25May2020

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

25May2020

Drink in The Kyoto Night Sake (s)hopping

16Mar2020

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

16Mar2020

A Colorful and Cultural Night Out at The Theater That's Entertainment Kyoto-style

16Mar2020

On The Run Through The Kyoto Night Running, Bathing, Drinking

16Mar2020

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

16Mar2020

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Art &Craft

A city with traditional crafts and innovative art

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

The Traditional Machiya Townhouse that Kept The Culture of Kyoto Furniture Alive is Reborn with ...

Kyoto’s Chic Ajiki Alley! A Hole-in-the-Wall for Young Artists Amongst Retro Tenement Houses

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

Enjoy Different Perceptions at Community Store TO SEE in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

A city with traditional crafts and innovative art

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

The Traditional Machiya Townhouse that Kept The Culture of Kyoto Furniture Alive is Reborn with ...

Kyoto’s Chic Ajiki Alley! A Hole-in-the-Wall for Young Artists Amongst Retro Tenement Houses

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

Enjoy Different Perceptions at Community Store TO SEE in Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto

See&Do

Historic Sites

Old buildings still in use, which create the unique landscape of Kyoto

Recommended model itineraries The shape of travel “Exploring the aesthetics of ancient people”

Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum, Kyoto

The Charms and Unique Hospitality of A Traditional Ryokan with 200 Years of History: Hiiragiya ...

An Inn at The Heart of Kyoto with Superb Cuisine from A Brilliant Past: Chorakukan

You’ll Want to Stay Here Once, A Traditional Kyoto Inn Alive with The Spirit of The Tea Ceremon ...

Old buildings still in use, which create the unique landscape of Kyoto

Recommended model itineraries The shape of travel “Exploring the aesthetics of ancient people”

Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum, Kyoto

The Charms and Unique Hospitality of A Traditional Ryokan with 200 Years of History: Hiiragiya ...

An Inn at The Heart of Kyoto with Superb Cuisine from A Brilliant Past: Chorakukan

You’ll Want to Stay Here Once, A Traditional Kyoto Inn Alive with The Spirit of The Tea Ceremon ...

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Temples & Shrines

Highlighted temples & shirines, including 17 World Heritage Sites

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

Won’t You Experience Zen with Candy? The Taizo-in Temple Official Guide

Hokongo-in Temple Garden, Kyoto

Keishun-in Temple Garden(Subtemple of Myoshin-ji)

Highlights of Yasaka Shrine - Power Spots of Beauty and Love!

Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine: Beautiful Shrine to The God of Water; Sacred Place for Matchmaking!

Highlighted temples & shirines, including 17 World Heritage Sites

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

Won’t You Experience Zen with Candy? The Taizo-in Temple Official Guide

Hokongo-in Temple Garden, Kyoto

Keishun-in Temple Garden(Subtemple of Myoshin-ji)

Highlights of Yasaka Shrine - Power Spots of Beauty and Love!

Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine: Beautiful Shrine to The God of Water; Sacred Place for Matchmaking!

See&Do

Social Activities

Social activities for sustainable development

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

A modern secondhand shop connecting past and present in Kyoto’s Gion District

The Essence of Sustainable Business as Taught by Japanese History and Culture: E4G Report

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

Bringing “Gomi Zero” from Kyoto to Festivals All Around Japan

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

Demachi: A place for open coverstaion between students and the community.

Social activities for sustainable development

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

A modern secondhand shop connecting past and present in Kyoto’s Gion District

The Essence of Sustainable Business as Taught by Japanese History and Culture: E4G Report

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

Bringing “Gomi Zero” from Kyoto to Festivals All Around Japan

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

Demachi: A place for open coverstaion between students and the community.

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Coffee & Matcha

Retro coffee shops, unique coffee stands, and places where you can casually enjoy Matcha

[Saryo Housen] Japanese Sweets – as Delicate as A Jewel

[Kaikado Cafe] By Historic Tea Caddy Maker Traditional Kyoto Crafts

[Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo] Enjoy Yokan at An Established Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) Shop with A ...

[Somushi]The Story of Kyoto’s First Korean Teahouse

[Kasagiya] The Elegant Sweetness and Fluffy Texture of Ohagi (Pounded Rice Covered in Red Bean ...

Retro coffee shops, unique coffee stands, and places where you can casually enjoy Matcha

[Saryo Housen] Japanese Sweets – as Delicate as A Jewel

[Kaikado Cafe] By Historic Tea Caddy Maker Traditional Kyoto Crafts

[Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo] Enjoy Yokan at An Established Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) Shop with A ...

[Somushi]The Story of Kyoto’s First Korean Teahouse

[Kasagiya] The Elegant Sweetness and Fluffy Texture of Ohagi (Pounded Rice Covered in Red Bean ...

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Foodies

Food ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to international fusion with a twist of Kyoto-style cuisine

[Kyoto Beer Lab] Home Brewed Kyoto Craft Beer on The Bank of The Takasegawa River

World’s First Vegan Ramen was Sustainable Before It was Cool

Monpan Shokudo

Eat in An Ethical Space Designed by Kengo Kuma, A Hands-on Style Donut Factory

Approaching The Essence of Food with The Style of A “Breakfast Restaurant.”

Food ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to international fusion with a twist of Kyoto-style cuisine

[Kyoto Beer Lab] Home Brewed Kyoto Craft Beer on The Bank of The Takasegawa River

World’s First Vegan Ramen was Sustainable Before It was Cool

Monpan Shokudo

Eat in An Ethical Space Designed by Kengo Kuma, A Hands-on Style Donut Factory

Approaching The Essence of Food with The Style of A “Breakfast Restaurant.”

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Street Guide

Umekoji

Kyoto—a city where each area is colored by unique culture and history. Man ...

Ryoma-dori arcade street

Kyoto—a city where each area is colored by unique culture and history ...

Yamashina Canal

Kyoto—a city where each area is colored by unique culture and history ...

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Creative People
in Kyoto

Enrich your experience by learning about those who are carrying on tradition and developing a new culture.

Ticket & Campaign

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto Campaign!

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Insider Blog

Enhance your trip with these hard-to-find tips and tricks while you explore Kyoto

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Practical Information

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News
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News

The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession 2020

Dig into Kyoto

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

Drink in The Kyoto Night Sake (s)hopping

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

A Colorful and Cultural Night Out at The Theater That's Entertainment Kyoto-style

On The Run Through The Kyoto Night Running, Bathing, Drinking

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

Art &Craft

Historic Sites

Temples & Shrines

Social Activities

Coffee & Matcha

Foodies

Street Guide

Umekoji

Ryoma-dori arcade street

Yamashina Canal

How to GetAround Kyoto

TRAIN

BUS

TAXI

BIKE

Urushi Lacquer Refiner ,Takuya Tsutsumi : Cruising the Streets on a Lacquered Skateboard

Oke Artisan, Taichi Kondo: The Encounter with the Living National Treasure at Age 29 Paved His Way to Becoming a Japanese Cooper

Bamboo Artisan, Hiroaki Nakagawa: The Not-so-Obvious yet Solid Role that Bamboo Plays in Japanese Culture

Yuzen Textile Dyeing Artist, Sachi Manabe: A New Potential of Yuzen Drawn in Bright Colors

Mio Heki: Kintsugi Artist and Urushi Master

Stepping into Metamorphosis: The Shoes of Masaya

Ticket & Campaign

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto Campaign!

Enjoying Kyogashi, the Traditional Sweets of Kyoto

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto campaign

At This Museum, You Can See and Experience Kyoto’s Traditional Crafts up Close

A Muslim Kyoto Resident Shares Her “Favorite Kyoto”

Insider Tips for a Respectful Visit to Kyoto

[PR] Enjoy Tea in Kyoto with Kids!

Our Partners

Practical Information

Destinations by Category

News from Kyoto City

The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

【Notice】Canceled Event Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): The Jidai Matsuri Festival Procession 2020

【NEW】Announcing Our "Stay Home, Feel Kyoto" Campaign!

Our Partners

How to Get
Around Kyoto

Destinations
by Category

News
from Kyoto City