Lonely Planet Kyoto

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786570635
• eBook ISBN: 9781787019300

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Kyoto is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Walk through thousands of vermillion entrance gates towards the summit of Fushimi Inari-Taisha; glimpse 'old Japan' in the lanes of Gion; and time your trip for the best cherry blossom and crimson maple leaves. All with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of destination and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Kyoto: Colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights provide a richer, more rewarding travel experience - covering history, people, music, cuisine, politics, etiquette Covers Downtown Kyoto, Kyoto Station Area, Southern Higashiyama, Northern Higashiyama, Central Kyoto, Northwest Kyoto, Arashiyama & Sagano, Kitayama Area & North Kyoto The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Kyoto is our most comprehensive guide to the city, and is perfect for discovering both popular and offbeat experiences. Looking for just the highlights? Check out Pocket Kyoto & Osaka, our handy-sized guide featuring the best sights and experiences for a shorter visit. After wider coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Japan for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice:

Downtown Kyoto

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Downtown Kyoto

Neighbourhood Top Five

1 Nijō-jō Treading lightly over squeaking ‘nightingale’ floors while exploring the castle.

2 Nishiki Market Marvelling at all the weird and wonderful ingredients that go into Kyoto cuisine.

3 Ponto-chō Strolling this atmospheric street in the evening lantern light.

4 Takashimaya Drooling over gourmet goods on display in this department store’s basement food floor.

5 Tawaraya Experiencing a night at one of the world’s finest places to stay in this centuries-old ryokan.

Explore Downtown Kyoto

Downtown Kyoto is bounded by the Kamo-gawa (the river) to the east, Karasuma-dōri to the west, Oike-dōri to the north and Shijō-dōri 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.

The main streets of Shijō and Kawaramachi hold some of the best department stores and a few eating options, but you’ll also find a huge selection of shops and restaurants in the area’s four covered shopping streets (known as shōtengai): Sanjō (good for restaurants), Teramachi (a mix of art, souvenirs and clothing), Shinkyōgoku (mostly tacky souvenirs for kids) and Nishiki Market (the city’s main food market). But don’t just explore these main shopping streets: also head into the maze of smaller streets west of Teramachi, where you’ll find a great array of interesting boutiques, cafes, a couple of museums and restaurants.

Local Life

AShopping It might be a tourist hotspot but Nishiki Market is still a gourmet food shopping favourite for locals.

AHang-out Locals linger for h...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Kyoto
• Kyoto’s Top 10
• What’s New
• Need to Know
• First Time Kyoto
• Top Itineraries
• If You Like
• Month By Month
• Kyoto by the Seasons
• With Kids
• Like a Local
• For Free
• Eating
• Drinking & Nightlife
• Entertainment
• Shopping
• Temples & Shrines
• Neighbourhoods at a Glance
• Kyoto Station & South Kyoto
• Downtown Kyoto
• Imperial Palace & Around
• Gion & Southern Higashiyama
• Northern Higashiyama
• Northwest Kyoto
• Arashiyama & Sagano
• Day Trips from Kyoto
• Sleeping
• Understand Kyoto
• Kyoto Today
• History
• Religion
• Geisha
• Arts & Crafts
• Architecture & Gardens
• The Tea Ceremony
• Transport
• Directory A–Z
• Language
• Kyoto Maps
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers