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Kyoto Station & Nijo Castle, Osaka — where to start?

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Top 3 Sights in Kyoto Station & Nijo Castle
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Recommended route · Half a day from Kyoto Station to Nijo Castle
  1. 15 min walk
  2. About 20 min by bus
  3. Subway about 10 min + walk
Getting around Kyoto Station & Nijo Castle

MainKarasuma subway line — Kyoto Sta., Shijo, Karasuma-Oike (north–south); Tozai Line — Nijo Castle (east–west)

BusCity buses to all parts of Kyoto leave from the terminal in front of Kyoto Sta.

PassSubway and bus 1-day pass. Buses are always crowded, so mix in trains and walking

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Sights

Historic·Temples, scenery & street sights in Kyoto Station & Nijo Castle, Osaka · 6 spots

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Nijo Castle

二条城

The Kyoto residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, famous for its 'nightingale floors' that chirp when walked on.

Nijojo-mae Sta.
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Kyoto Tower

京都タワー

The white observation tower in front of Kyoto Station — get your bearings as soon as you arrive.

Kyoto Sta. Central Exit
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To-ji Temple

東寺

A temple with Japan's tallest wooden five-story pagoda. A market is held on the 21st of every month.

Toji Sta. · 15 min walk from Kyoto Sta.
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Nishi Hongan-ji

西本願寺

A World Heritage temple within walking distance of Kyoto Station, with two huge wooden halls you can enter for free.

15 min walk from Kyoto Sta.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace

京都御所

Home of the emperors until the Meiji era. You can tour the grounds and building exteriors for free without booking.

5 min walk from Imadegawa Sta. (subway)
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Kyoto Railway Museum

京都鉄道博物館

One of Japan's largest railway museums, with over 50 real trains from steam locomotives to the shinkansen, plus steam-train rides.

2 min walk from JR Umekoji-Kyotonishi Sta.