✅ Travel around Kyoto efficiently by learning about Kyoto Station!

#DomesticTravelStrategy

📍 Location: Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

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Characteristics and Attractions

• The gateway to one of Japan's leading tourist cities. A huge terminal where the Shinkansen, JR, subway, and Kintetsu lines come together. Very convenient as a starting point for sightseeing.

• A famous spot that combines modern architecture with spectacular views

• A huge atrium with a high ceiling

• A glass-walled skywalk

• Fantastic lighting at night

• A free observation spot
A hidden spot where you can get a panoramic view of Kyoto city from the "skyway"! The night view is also recommended.

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Station building gourmet and shopping

• Ramen Koji (10F)
Famous ramen shops from all over the country are gathered here. Be prepared to queue, but the quality is high everywhere.

• Isetan Kyoto Store (directly connected to the station)

If you're looking for Kyoto sweets, Japanese goods, and souvenirs, this is the place. The food floor in the basement is also fun!
• Porta Underground Mall/The CUBE

A shopping area directly connected to the station. Full of Kyoto souvenirs, cosmetics, cafes, etc.

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Access

🚅 Shinkansen: Tokaido Shinkansen (Tokyo to Shin-Osaka)
🚉 JR Lines: Sagano Line, Nara Line, Kosei Line, Kyoto Line, etc.
🚇 Subway: Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line
🚝 Kintetsu Railway: Convenient for travel to Nara

🚍 Bus: City buses, express buses, sightseeing buses, etc.

* Bus stops are concentrated around the north exit (central exit).

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Sightseeing spots nearby (easy access by foot or bus)
• Higashi Honganji Temple (5 min walk)
• Nishi Honganji Temple (15 min walk)
• Kyoto Tower (in front of the station)
• Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari, Arashiyama (less than 30 min by bus or train)

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Note

The charm of Kyoto is packed into the station! Even in between travels, you can enjoy eating, buying, and seeing things that are typical of Kyoto, so you can enjoy it even if you don't have much time.