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Kyoto Neighborhoods
Gion, Higashiyama, Arashiyama — where to base yourself in Kyoto, and what each neighbourhood costs you in walking and in atmosphere.
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Gion & Higashiyama Area Guide (Kyoto)
Gion and Higashiyama are Kyoto's most atmospheric districts — preserved streets, major temples, and the geisha quarter. Here is what to see and eat.
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Arashiyama Area Guide (Kyoto)
Kyoto's Arashiyama district offers a famous bamboo grove, riverside scenery, temples, and a monkey park. Here is how to visit and where to eat.
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Where to Stay in Kyoto: Best Neighborhoods for First-Timers
Gion, Kyoto Station, or downtown? Here's how Kyoto's best base areas compare for first-time American visitors, and who each one suits.
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