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North Kyoto is a walkable, business-friendly neighborhood with convenient options for restaurants and coffee shops. Take in the natural beauty of the gardens and parks—or broaden your horizons with some local theater. North Kyoto's hotels and accommodation make a great home base for venturing out into the greater Kyoto area.

Sightseeing around North Kyoto

The museums and theaters add a sense of refinement, while the monuments and other landmarks offer local lore. You can attend a show at Kyoto Concert Hall, Kyoto Kaikan Concert Hall, and Samurai Kembu Theater. Attractions like Koryo Art Museum, Jotenkaku Museum, and Kitamura Museum highlight the local culture. Kamigamo Shrine, Daitokuji Temple, and Shimogamo Shrine are significant monuments. Ota Shrine, Entsuji Temple, and Ishii Shrine are some of the notable landmarks. Hours of family fun are waiting at Nishimura House Garden, Zuihoin Garden, and Funaoka Thermal Bath.

Shopping, biking, and sightseeing are just a few things to do in the area. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens, Kamogawa Park, and Omiyakotsu Park. At Shusuitei Tea House, Mount Atago, and Settsukyo Park, take some time to really appreciate nature. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Aeon Mall Kyoto, Aeon Mall Kusatsu, and Pieri Moriyama Mall. Shozan Resort Kyoto, Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium, or Yabasekihan Island Park will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle, and Kiyomizu Temple. Kyoto Greek Roman Museum, Hataeda Hachimangu Shrine, and Kuga Shrine will also leave an impression.

Getting around North Kyoto

If you want to get around the city, Kitayama Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Matsugasaki Station and Kitaoji Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. Kyoto Seikadai-mae Station is the closet train station, but Kyoto Kino Station and Kyoto Nikenchaya Station are also nearby.

The closest major airport is Osaka (ITM-Itami), located 25.9 miles (41.7 km) from North Kyoto. The next closest airport is Kobe (UKB), located 41.9 miles (67.5 km) away.