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Nishiki Market
Kyoto’s kitchen, from Teramachi to Takakura. Morning into afternoon; many stalls shut before dusk. Do not save it as the dinner plan.
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Gion / Kawaramachi
Nishiki, Teramachi, Pontocho and the Kamo. Shopping and dinner stay in the centre — not a second sightseeing district.
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Teramachi-dori
The covered shopping street. North toward the palace, south to Shijo. On a shopping day walk this or Shinkyogoku — not both to the end.
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Shinkyogoku
The arcade west of Teramachi, denser with drugstores and snacks. Pick this or Teramachi as the indoor stop.
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Shijo Kawaramachi
Hankyu’s terminal, Takashimaya and the Kamo. A change and a meeting point — not a second sight. After shopping, cross east to Gion.
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Pontocho
The lane between the Kamo and Takase. One dinner; summer river decks need a booking. Do not sprint to Arashiyama from here.
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Kiyamachi
The night street along the Takase. Pick this or Pontocho — do not make both into two sittings.
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Nishiki Obanzai
Obanzai snacks inside Nishiki. Morning to noon — not the Kawaramachi dinner plan.
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Kiyamachi Yakitori
Yakitori along the Takase. Pick this or Pontocho for the night — not both sittings.
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Teramachi-dori
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Teramachi-dori. Kyoto’s kitchen, from Teramachi to Takakura. Morning into afternoon; many stalls shut before dusk. Do not save it as the dinner plan.
Shinkyogoku
Walk · 6min
Walk, same axis
Walk on to Shinkyogoku. Kyoto’s kitchen, from Teramachi to Takakura. Morning into afternoon; many stalls shut before dusk. Do not save it as the dinner plan.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Kyoto transit · 25min
Another day
Nishiki Market and Fushimi Inari Taisha are not the same day. Open another day if you go.