Hi there!

 

Below is basically a Kyoto travel planning map.

There are places you can walk around Kyoto too.

Use the map to plan your Japan trip itinerary for one day in Kyoto, 2 days in Kyoto, or 5 days in Kyoto, a cherry blossom photo walk in the spring, or a fall colors walk in autumn!

 

kyoto map with attractions
See below for the clickable interactive version of the Kyoto map!

 

Be sure to play around with the map!

 

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But first…

Quick tips for getting around Kyoto

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  • When you’re actually in Kyoto and in the major tourist areas, you’ll see local sightseeing maps all over!
  • The Google Maps app is also a reliable way to figure out how to get around Kyoto by bus and train
  • The Japan Travel Navitime app can be good if you’re trying to figure out the best way to get around with a JR pass (or to help you decide if it’s better to get around without your JR pass)
  • The Google Translate app has a feature where you can take a picture of Japanese writing and it will translate it for you
  • The one day bus pass will be worth it if you’ll be taking the bus at least 3 times – see more tips for taking the bus in Kyoto
  • The ICOCA card is SO worth it to get if you’ll be taking the bus or train to get around Kyoto. (No cost savings, but it’s highly convenient so you won’t have to go through the hassle of buying individual tickets! They are basically recharge cards.)
  • If you’re traveling with a JR pass, there’s a JR bus in Kyoto and a JR train in Kyoto. The routes are limited, but there ARE some top spots in Kyoto you can get to for FREE!

See more Kyoto travel tips.

 

 

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Now…

Here’s the quick list of 5 days in Kyoto to use along with the map!

 

 

The Kyoto travel planning map

Click the little icon in the top left corner of the map to see the list of what you’ll find on this map.

Click on a colored icon for more information about each location!

 

 

 

These maps may not work very well on this page on mobile, sorry!

In that case, have a look at this Kyoto map in Google Maps.

 

 

Now…

What’s on the Kyoto tourist map?

 

 

Day 1 in Kyoto

Top Kyoto attractions by bus

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Day 2 in Kyoto

Kyoto hikes

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Day 3 in Kyoto

Philosopher’s Path

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Day 4 in Kyoto

Arashiyama and Sagano

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Day 5 in Kyoto

Kurama – Kibune – Ohara

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HAPPY KYOTO TRAVEL PLANNING!

 

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Traveling around Japan and can't read Japanese? No problem! Just use the camera on the google translate app!









Is a JR pass worth it?!

  • Google maps can make it easy to figure out whether or not you should get a JR pass!
  • In google maps, type in your departure and arrival city, and choose the transit icon. The route will come up, and so will the estimated cost at the bottom!
  • Here is an example of a train route with cost on google maps.
  • So do that for all of your long distance routes to figure out how much it might cost.
  • Next, go here to see how much a JR pass costs from an official JR pass vendor (and partner of this website).
  • And compare!
  • Not all forms of public transportation are JR, but long distance shinkansen bullet trains are, and that's where the most cost savings will come.




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