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Hotel new Hankyu Kyoto
Approx. 5-minute walk
9:40
Kyoto Municipal Subway Kyoto station
Approx. 5-minutes by train on the Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line
9:45
Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Oike station
Approx. 10-minute walk
9:55
Kyo-Yuzen Workshop Marumasu-Nishimuraya
Kyo-Yuzen Workshop Marumasu-Nishimuraya
Casually try your hand at the traditional Japanese art of Kyo-yuzen dyeing in an atmospheric traditional Japanese townhouse.
SPOT INFO11:30
Kyo-Yuzen Workshop Marumasu-Nishimuraya
Approx. 15-minute walk
11:45
Rokkaku-do (Choho-ji)
Rokkaku-do (Choho-ji)
In the heart of Kyoto stands a temple said to be home to the “navel stone,” symbolizing the city’s center. The temple is also popular for its adorable pigeon-shaped fortune slips (omikuji).
12:15
Rokkaku-do (Choho-ji)
Approx. 5-minute walk
12:20
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market
Has been known as the “kitchen” of Kyoto for over 400 years. With around 130 shops, you can find a wide variety of ingredients and foods on sale here.
SPOT INFO13:30
Nishiki Market
Approx. 15-minute walk
13:45
KAMEYA YOSHINAGA
KAMEYA YOSHINAGA
Established over 210 years ago, this store lets you make traditional Japanese sweets that show off the seasons, under the guidance of an expert!
15:15
KAMEYA YOSHINAGA
Approx. 5-minute walk
15:20
Hankyu Omiya station
15:20
Hankyu Omiya station
Approx. 15 minutes by bus
15:35
Kyoto Aquarium
Kyoto Aquarium
This aquarium is the first in Japan to use just artificial sea water. It’s full of attractions to explore, including the large 6-meter-tall “Sea of Kyoto” tank and the “River of Kyoto” displaying Japanese giant salamanders!
SPOT INFO17:45
Kyoto Aquarium
Approx. 15-minute walk
18:00
Hotel new Hankyu Kyoto
Hotel new Hankyu Kyoto
The guest rooms at this hotel are brimming with the spirit of ancient Kyoto, thanks to traditional Kyoto crafts being used as decorative pieces, amongst other things. It’s right in front of Kyoto Station, making it a convenient base from which you can do some sightseeing.
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