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Arashiyama
The bamboo grove is the free opening act. The Sagano train, the Hozugawa boats, Tenryu-ji and the monkey park are the reason to give Arashiyama a full day.
Kyoto Areas: Where to Base Yourself
Kyoto Station handles the trains, Kawaramachi holds the evenings, and Higashiyama puts the temple lanes on your doorstep. Each page says what a district feels like, what it costs to sleep in, and how long it takes to reach everything else.
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Gion
Kyoto's geisha district explained: boundaries along Shijo Street, the geiko and maiko system, the photography rules, and what a visit actually costs.
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Kyoto Station Area
Orientation for Kyoto Station: which exit you need, how the Shinkansen and subway connect, airport access and what surrounds the building.
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Downtown Kawaramachi
The four streets that make up downtown Kyoto, explained street by street with verified fares and crowd data.
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Higashiyama Walk
The classic Kiyomizu-dera to Yasaka Shrine route through Higashiyama, with fees, hours and the best time of day.
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Nishijin Weaving District
Kyoto's silk weaving quarter: what Nishijin-ori is, where to see a loom, and how to plan the visit.
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Okazaki
Heian Shrine, two art museums, the zoo and Nanzen-ji in one walkable Kyoto district.
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Teramachi Street
The covered temple arcade between Shijo and Nijo: what to buy, how it differs from Shinkyogoku, and how to plan the walk.