Neighborhoods in Kyoto

Kyoto's famous geisha district with preserved wooden machiya townhouses, ochaya (tea houses), and traditional restaurants.

A preserved hillside district where narrow cobblestone lanes wind between wooden shops, tea houses, and temple approaches.

The historic textile quarter where Nishijin-ori — Japan's finest silk brocade — has been woven for over 1,500 years.

A 500-meter atmospheric alley along the Kamo River lined with traditional restaurants, many with summer riverside terraces.