Top 3 Hotels in Central Kyoto
Hiiragiya Ryokan
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto
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Kyoto Brighton Hotel
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Central Kyoto
Neighborhood
ABOUT
The two major sights in central Kyoto are the opulent Nijo Castle and the more modest Imperial Palace. Visiting the latter requires permission, and you must join a guided tour. Central Kyoto is a big shopping destination: west of the Kamogawa to Karasuma-dori and on the north–south axis between Shijo-dori and Oike-dori, there are department stores, specialty shops, and restaurants. The walk (from 20 to 30 minutes) down Sanjo-dori from the south end of Nijo Castle to eastern Kyoto is loaded with tea- and coffeehouses, international cuisine, high-end boutiques, and museums.
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Eastern Kyoto >
Restaurants (14), Things to do (40), Hotels (6)
Northern Kyoto >
Restaurants (4), Things to do (8), Hotels (2)
Arashiyama >
Restaurants (3), Things to do (7), Hotels (3)
Western Kyoto >
Restaurants (3), Things to do (7), Hotels (1)
Southern Kyoto >
Restaurants (0), Things to do (9), Hotels (0)
Top 3 Restaurants in Central Kyoto
Giro Giro Hitoshina
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Mankamero
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Somushi Tea House
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