Central Kyoto - Kyoto - page 158

Local Life
» Hangout Kyoto families with children gather on sunny weekend days along the banks
of the Kamo-gawa, just north of Kamo-Ōhashi.
» Jogging Route ( CLICK HERE ) Local runners favour the many paths of the Kyoto Imperial
Palace Park.
» Picnic Spot ( CLICK HERE ) Spread a blanket and eat al fresco is in the expansive fields of
the Kyoto Botanical Gardens.
Getting There & Away
» Train Take the JR or Keihan lines to sights in the southeast.
» Bus Take buses to sights in the northeast.
» Subway Take the Karasuma subway line to sights in the north and centre. Take the
Tōzai subway line to Nijō-jō.
Lonely Planet's Top Tip
During cherry blossom season (early April), the city's main tourist sites will be mobbed. If you want to enjoy
the blossoms without the crowds, head to the banks of the Kamo-gawa or Takano-gawa, north of Imadegawa-
dōri.
Best Places to Eat
» Cocohana ( CLICK HERE )
» Prinz ( CLICK HERE )
» Hiragana-kan ( CLICK HERE )
For reviews, CLICK HERE