Guidebook for Kyōto-shi Nakagyo-ku
Arts & Culture
Nishijin is the home of Kyoto's textile industry. This center displays completed fabrics and Kimonos, worth looking at if you're interested in clothes.
134 locals recommend
Nishijin Textile Center
414 TatemonzenchōNishijin is the home of Kyoto's textile industry. This center displays completed fabrics and Kimonos, worth looking at if you're interested in clothes.
(Admission fee: 800 yen)
The museum was opened in the end of 2006. A small section of the books is dedicated to foreign and translated manga, but the majority is in Japanese.
Source: japan-guide.
782 locals recommend
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 Kinbukichō(Admission fee: 800 yen)
The museum was opened in the end of 2006. A small section of the books is dedicated to foreign and translated manga, but the majority is in Japanese.
Source: japan-guide.
Sightseeing
The previous imperial palace and still now enthronement ceremonies are held here. This is surrounded by the park where the perfect place to picnic.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThe previous imperial palace and still now enthronement ceremonies are held here. This is surrounded by the park where the perfect place to picnic.
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion District and Higa
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago, the shrine is located between the popular Gion District and Higa
(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen)
Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185).
Source: japan-guide
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen)
Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185).
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(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Source: japan-guide.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Source: japan-guide.
Essentials
Fresco Petit Shinmachi Oike
中之町-51 中京区Closest supermarket. Hours: 8:00 to 22:00.
Shopping
Sanbōnishitōinchō, ５７９−３
Closest convenience store.
Nishiki Market is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Source: japan-guide
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Source: japan-guide
Food Scene
Pontocho is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley packed with restaurants on both sides, from inexpensive yakitori to pricey cuisine.
Source: japan-guide
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley packed with restaurants on both sides, from inexpensive yakitori to pricey cuisine.
Source: japan-guide