Kyoto citywide Map
In addition to the formal division of Kyoto City (Nakagyo-ku, Higashiyama-ku, etc.), the city is still divided into five traditional areas: Rakuchu（CentralArea）, Rakuto（EastArea）, Rakusai（WestArea）, Rakunan（SouthArea）, and Rakuhoku（NorthArea）.The Kiyomizu area centering on Kiyomizudera Temple in the....
Rakuchu Map
Rakuchu is the central area of Kyoto City.Public transportation is excellent, making it easy to get anywhere.There are various famous tourist attractions such as the Kyoto Imperial Palace and the World Heritage Shimogamo Shrine to Nishiki Market, the kitchen of Kyoto.....
Rakuto Map
Rakuto is the east area of Kyoto City.Kiyomizudera Temple is the most popular place, visited by about 20% of visitors to Kyoto.World Heritage Sites in the Rakuto area are Ginkakuji Temple and Kiyomizudera Temple.The Gion Festival at Yasaka Shrine is one of the three major festivals in Kyoto and take....
Rakusai Map
Rakusai is the west area of Kyoto City.Arashiyama is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.The Arashiyama area has popular tourist spots such as the World Heritage Tenryuji Temple, bamboo groves, Arashiyama Monkey Park, and the Sagano....
Rakunan Map
Rakunan is the south area of Kyoto City.Major tourist attractions are scattered in an inverted L shape.The Senbon-torii gate at Fushimi Inari Taisha is a popular photo spot.There are four World Heritage sites in the Rakunan area: Toji Temple, Daigoji Temple, Ujikami Shrine, and Byodoin.....
Rakuhoku Map
Rakuhoku is the north area of Kyoto City.The Rakuhoku area is divided into Kurama-Kibune, Ohara, Takagamine, and Murasakino.Kuramadera Temple is associated with Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) and the legend of the Tengu.Genkoan in Murasakino is famous for its “Satori no Mado”（Window of Enligh....
