Start slowly, with one place. Find a view and a small meal.
京都市
Easy walkLocal sceneryA small meal
Hi, I’m Tabi!
Kyoto has enough sights to make a first visit feel busy. Choose the atmosphere that interests you most—castle, market or shrine—and begin with one area.
This guide covers places within Kyoto City, not the entire prefecture or province, or places immediately beside your app check-in.
01 · EXPLORE
Three places to begin
Three places with different atmospheres. Start with the one that appeals to you instead of visiting them all.
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A first local view
Nijo-jo Castle
二条城
This castle served as the Tokugawa shoguns’ Kyoto residence. Explore its moat, gates and gardens at your own pace; check admission conditions for individual buildings.
Look for obanzai, Kyoto’s everyday side dishes, or Japanese sweets. You do not need to start with an elaborate set meal. Check menus, prices and allergens before choosing.
Tabi suggests Shijo Station → Nishiki Market for a first walk and a pause nearby. Visit Nijo-jo and Fushimi Inari separately and check public transport routes.
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Photos are historical material dated in the credits, not a guarantee of present scenery or operation. Places without photos use decorative name panels.