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Metro map of Kyoto
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Kyoto and surroundings
Travelling inside Japan - transportation means
Kansai Airport is located on an island that was artificially built. It cannot boast of spacious terminals, however, its design has repeatedly withstood various natural challenges, including earthquakes and typhoons. Chubu Airport is located near Tokoname. On its territory, there is a chic 4-storey shopping center where you can relax in local bars, hold a conference in business halls, relax in VIP rooms, as well as rent a car or familiarize yourself with the offers of travel agencies. From the airport, the city can be reached using a high-speed train or bus.
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Metro, airports, railway and bus stations on Kyoto map
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Our travel guides to Kyoto
Kyoto for children - what to visit
Those who have long dreamed of admiring exotic marine life, will like the Kyoto Aquarium. In this large modern aquarium which is considered one of the best in the world, you can see the rarest breeds of sharks and exotic fish, as well as watch the cute animals for which the water element has become a home. Seals and penguins live in the aquarium. There are mesmerizing performances here daily, with the participation … Open 
Shopping, streets and outlets
Porta Underground Shopping Mall is one of the most popular places among visitors to Kyoto. A large part of the shops operating here can offer affordable prices. Many people go here specifically to buy popular national sweets. It's allowed to taste local delicacies literally in every store. Fans of gastronomic shopping will certainly love to shop here. In addition to foods, interesting home goods, souvenirs, as well … Open
Advices for travellers
8. One of the main features of the national character of local people is punctuality. You should not be late for a meeting or a visit under no circumstances. Tourists who expect to travel by public transport, has to consider that the schedule of buses and trains is planned out to the minute. 7. Many tourists say that local stores have very low prices. The quality of products remains high; this also … Open
Active recreation
Fans of large-scale performances would be happy to visit a race track where graceful horses perform. Here you can bet on a horse, which, in your opinion, will reach the finish line first. In Kyoto, one can find many studios providing "special" photo services: thus, visitors have the opportunity to feel like a samurai or a geisha and bring home a reminder of a wonderful time spent in the Japanese cultural capital. As … Open
Festivals and events in Kyoto
One more festival with the involvement of the fire is called Kurama no Hi Matsuri, which can be translated as the “Kurama Fire Festival”. It is scheduled for late October, and the venue, as the name suggests, is Mount Kurama. At this time, visitors are waiting to see men dressed in loincloths carry giant torches over themselves. The spectacle is fascinating with its scale and colorfulness, and therefore … Open
Travel guide to Kyoto
The greatest Buddhist monument is the temple of Kinkaku-ji. It is known under the unofficial name Golden Temple by many tourists. The walls and roof of this temple are covered with sheets of pure gold. At any time of the year, it looks simply unrepeatable against the backdrop of the surrounding landscapes. The temple was built at the end of the 14th century, and is known for hosting the last years of the life of the … Open
