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.