Tourist Information Center
Tourist Information Center
Frequently Asked Questions Kyoto：FAQ
At the tourist information centers in Kyoto, you can get pamphlets with maps and event information, as well as transit information. The staff on hand speak English, and many other languages, so you can ask questions in your native language. Look for a nearby information center during your travels in Kyoto.
> To download maps from the internet, click here.
At the tourist information centers in Kyoto, you can get pamphlets with maps and event information, as well as transit information. The staff on hand speak English, and many other languages, so you can ask questions in your native language. Look for a nearby information center during your travels in Kyoto.
> To download maps from the internet, click here.
Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo Navi”
Address: JR Kyoto Station Building 2nd Floor Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps
Tel.: +81-75-343-0548
【Hours】8:30 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
【Closed】Open year round
【Languages】English, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Korean
【Wheelchair for loan】
Available wheelchairs：3 (first-come-first-served / non-reservable)
Fees：Free (5000yen deposit required / refund upon return)
【Wi-Fi Router Rental】
Rental Wi-Fi router available (rental fee is required)
Other Kyoto Tourist Information Desks
Kyoto Handicraft Center Tourist Information Counter（temporarily closed）
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps
Kyoto Station Building Information
Website: https://www.kyoto-station-building.co.jp/ (multi-language)
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps
Kansai Tourist Information Center Kyoto
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps
Hankyu Tourist Information Center, Kyoto
Website:https://www.hankyu.co.jp/sp/global/en/help/tourist_center/index.html
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps（KAWARAMACHI）
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps（Karasuma）
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps（KAWARAMACHI）
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps（Karasuma）
Kokoka Kyoto International Community House
Location: Click here to see on Google Maps
Kyoto City Bus and Subway Information Center
- Transportation Bureau
- Kyoto Station
- Kotochika Kyoto
- Kitaoji
- Karasuma Oike
> See more details about locations of Kyoto City Bus & Subway Information Center at the following link:
> Search using the Map (includes all city bus stops and subway stations):
Reserving a Private Tour Guide
On the following website, you can reserve a private interpreter-guide certified by the City of Kyoto. There are also scheduled tours around the city guided by the Kyoto City-certified guides, so please feel free to participate.
Kyoto Visitor's Guide Website: https://www.kyotovisitorshost.com/en/ (Language: English, Chinese, French, Spanish、Japanese)