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Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi”

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Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi”

Nearby the JR Kyoto station, the information center support with multi lingualization.

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A tourist information center located at JR Kyoto station, the gateway to Kyoto. It provides a wide range of information such as guidance of sightseeing, accommodations, and public transport tickets, and tickets for events.
It is a great place to plan your visit to Kyoto as it has brochures on tourist facilities and events throughout Kyoto prefecture.

In 2012, the center was certified to be the best rank, the Category 3, of certified Foreign Tourist Information Centers by JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization). The speakers of English, Chinese, and Korean are always stationed and provide support for any kind of tourists’ needs.

Highlights

  • Various sightseeing informations are provided about all around of Kyoto.
  • Directly connected to Kyoto Station for easy access.
  • English, Chinese, and Korean languages are available.
  • The highest level of hospitality under the Foreign Tourist Information Center accreditation scheme.

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  • The center is located on the North-South Free passage of the 2nd floor in Kyoto station building.

    The center is located on the North-South Free passage of the 2nd floor in Kyoto station building.

  • Many tourists from around the world.

    Many tourists from around the world.

Reviews

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  • Linda Liao
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    Located on the second floor of Kyoto Station, the Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi” is the perfect starting point for exploring Kyoto. It offers an extensive selection of attraction brochures and sightseeing maps, thoughtfully organized by area and season, making it easy for travelers to quickly find what they're looking for. Whether you're a first-time visitor gathering travel information or a repeat visitor looking for lesser-known, in-depth routes, you can find suitable inspiration and tickets here and easily plan the perfect trip.

  • BobbyJenny
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    If you're traveling around Kyoto on your own and have questions about transportation, attractions, or planning your itinerary, I highly recommend stopping by the Kyoto Tourist Information Center “Kyo-navi” first. It's located near Kyoto Station, making it very convenient for first-time visitors to Kyoto. As soon as you arrive, you'll experience professional and friendly service.

    Kyo-navi provides all kinds of Kyoto travel information, including introductions to attractions, transportation options, maps, and various sightseeing brochures. The staff also offer suggestions based on travelers' needs, which is really useful for anyone who isn't sure how to arrange the order of attractions on their itinerary.

    What I found most convenient was being able to ask transportation questions directly, such as which line to take to Arashiyama, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, or other popular attractions, and where to transfer. Compared with constantly looking things up on your phone, having someone explain everything in person is much clearer and makes it easier to plan your itinerary smoothly.

    If it's your first time in Kyoto, or if you suddenly want to adjust your itinerary while traveling on your own, I highly recommend using Kyo-navi as an information stop during your trip. Pick up a map and get clear directions before heading out to explore Kyoto. You'll feel much more at ease throughout your trip and reduce the chances of getting lost or going the wrong way.

  • Holly
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    The Kyoto Tourist Information Center is a great place to pick up materials and get ideas for your itinerary. I came here specifically because I was staying in Kyoto for a longer period and wanted to see if there were any attractions or activities with less information available in Chinese, to use as references for the rest of my trip.

    There really are a lot of materials available, not just for Kyoto City but also for other areas of Kyoto Prefecture. It's very useful for anyone looking to plan a more in-depth itinerary. Besides picking up maps and brochures, you can also purchase some Kyoto transportation and sightseeing passes. However, I had already prepared most things in advance, so this time I mainly focused on collecting information.

    It's located inside Kyoto Station, making it convenient to stop by while transferring or right after arriving in Kyoto. Just note that it's only open until 7:00 p.m. I specifically returned to Kyoto earlier so I could get there in time to pick up materials.

Details

Name in Japanese
京都総合観光案内所「京なび」
Postal Code
600-8216
Address
2F North-South Free passage, Kyoto station building, Karasuma Dori Shio-koji sagaru, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture.
Telephone
075-343-0548
Holiday
Open every day
Hours
8:30am - 7:00pm * Subject to change
Admission
Free
Ⅾirection
Short walk from Kyoto station on all lines
Official Website
Official Website (English)
Hokkaido Tohoku Kanto Chubu Hokuriku Kansai Chugoku Shikoku Kyushu Okinawa