Kyoto - Downtown Kyoto (PDF Chapter)
This is the Downtown Kyoto chapter from Lonely Planet’s Kyoto guidebook.
Downtown Kyoto is bounded by the Kamo-gawa (the river) to the east, Karasuma-dori to the west, Oike-dori to the north and Shijo-dori to the south. In this relatively small square area, you will find the thickest selection of restaurants, shops, hotels and businesses in all of Kyoto.
- tread lightly over squeaking ‘nightingale’ floors while exploring Nijo-jo
- maps
- marvel at all the weird and wonderful ingredients that go into Kyoto cuisine at Nishiki Market
- transport
- stroll atmospheric Ponto-cho in the evening lantern light
- restaurants & bars
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, Entertainment, Shopping.
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