Temple rooftops and pagoda in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto

Gion & Higashiyama

Historic wooden streets close to major temples. Good for atmospheric evenings and traditional ryokan or machiya stays.

Train platforms and tracks at Kyoto Station

Kyoto Station

Best transport access, shopping, and good-value business hotels. Useful if you plan day trips to Nara, Osaka, or beyond.

Green trees and riverside path in Arashiyama

Arashiyama

Riverside views, bamboo groves, and a slower pace. Quieter in the evenings once day-trippers leave.

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