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Kyoto temples, gardens and self-guided walking map

Gion, Higashiyama, Fushimi Inari, Kinkaku-ji and Arashiyama on a Kyoto map. Neighbourhood walks, distances and GPX

Start with Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama streets, or choose a separate district: Fushimi Inari gates, temples near Kinkaku-ji, the Philosopher’s Path or Arashiyama bamboo and gardens. Check admission to each temple garden separately

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Kyoto: walking routes and sights

Start with Kiyomizu-dera and Higashiyama streets, or choose a separate district: Fushimi Inari gates, temples near Kinkaku-ji, the Philosopher’s Path or Arashiyama bamboo and gardens. Check admission to each temple garden separately

13 walks · 43 places on the map

Northern Higashiyama: gates, gardens and art

4.4 km · 7 stops

Walking: about 65 min · with stops: 110–185 min

Yasaka Shrine → Chion-in → Shōren-in → Heian Shrine → Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art → Murin-an Garden → Nanzen-ji

Temple steps, city streets and a climb toward the eastern hills

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The Kamo and Kyoto’s shopping streets

2.6 km · 6 stops

Walking: about 40 min · with stops: 85–160 min

Tatsumi Bridge → Sanjō Bridge → Pontochō → Teramachi Street → Nishiki Market → Minami-za

River bridges, narrow lanes and busy shopping arcades

Open route
More walks · 7

Distance follows the mapped track; times are estimates. Sources were checked remotely. The route does not confirm access inside sights: check opening hours, tickets and closures before setting out

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