
Kyoto Station, Shijo Kawaramachi, Kyoto Imperial Palace Travel Guide
The heart of Kyoto, stretching from Kyoto Station — the city's gateway — to Shijo Kawaramachi with its department stores and restaurants, and on to landmarks such as the Kyoto Imperial Palace and Nijo Castle. Nishiki Market offers street food and shopping, and excellent transport links make the area an easy base for sightseeing in Kyoto.