Kyoto Neighborhoods

Gion and Higashiyama are Kyoto's most atmospheric districts — preserved streets, major temples, and the geisha quarter. Here's what to see.

Kyoto's Arashiyama district offers a famous bamboo grove, riverside scenery, temples, and a monkey park. Here's how to visit.

Gion, Kyoto Station, or downtown? Here's how Kyoto's best base areas compare for first-time American visitors, and who each one suits.