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Kyoto Tourist Information Centers: Getting Help in the Ancient Capital
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Kyoto can be overwhelming to those visiting for the first time. However, there are numerous information centers where you can get the help you need. This assistance includes planning which temples to visit, booking a cab, or finding the right bus.
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31 May 1989, born in Kyoto, Japan. I'm Strategic PR consultant / Ad planer, at Roppongi in Tokyo. An ex-intern The Beguiling Books & Art. in Toronto.
Information Centers in Kyoto: Get the Advice and Help You Need!
You've just arrived in Kyoto. But you may wonder where to visit, how to get there, or what activities are available in Kyoto.
If this sounds like you, we suggest visiting an information center to receive assistance in solving these problems. Below are two recommended places in the heart of Kyoto with friendly employees who speak English and other languages.
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1. Kyoto Tourist Information Center (Kyoto Station)
The Kyoto Tourist Information Center located inside Kyoto Station offers assistance to travelers. Exit from the West Gate on the second floor of Kyoto Station, then turn right and continue walking straight.
The inside of the Kyoto Tourist Information Center is spacious and clean.
If you have any travel problems or plans, feel free to inquire with the staff at the reception counter.
On the opposite side of the reception counter are many brochures of Kyoto's unique tours and travel itineraries. If you've arrived in Kyoto without a plan, I'm sure you can find an interesting one here!
Some interesting plans include a Japanese sweets workshop or a Zen meditation experience.
Hotels near Kyoto Tourist Information Center
2. Kyoto Information Center for Sightseeing and Transportation (Kawaramachi District)
The Kyoto Information Center for Sightseeing and Transportation is located in the Kawaramachi district, which is home to Gion, Yasaka Shrine, and other major sightseeing attractions in Kyoto. Go up north along Kawaramachi Street from the intersection at Shijo-Kawaramachi. From there, walk for five minutes to arrive at the destination.
Similar to the tourist information center in Kyoto Station, the staff here can assist you in various ways. This includes navigation to your hotel, booking cabs, and itinerary planning to better optimize your travels in Kyoto.
You can also get free maps and brochures.
Hotels near Kyoto Information Center for Sightseeing and Transportation
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Written by
31 May 1989, born in Kyoto, Japan. I'm Strategic PR consultant / Ad planer, at Roppongi in Tokyo. An ex-intern The Beguiling Books & Art. in Toronto.
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