Self-Guided Walking Tours to Explore Kyoto, Japan

Follow these 6 expert-designed self-guided walking tours to explore Kyoto, Japan on foot at your own pace. You can also create your own self-guided walk to visit the city attractions which interest you the most.

How it works: Download the app "GPSmyCity: Walks in 1K+ Cities" from Apple App Store or Google Play Store to your mobile phone or tablet. Each walk comes with a detailed tour map as well as photos and background information for the featured attractions. The app's navigation functions guide you from one attraction to the next. The app works offline, so no data plan is needed when traveling abroad.


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Higashiyama Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Higashiyama Walking Tour

Gion District Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Gion District Walking Tour

Imperial Kyoto Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Imperial Kyoto Walking Tour

Walk on Philosopher's Path

Sightseeing Walk: Walk on Philosopher's Path

Kyoto Shopping and Food Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Kyoto Shopping and Food Tour

36 Hours in Kyoto

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Kyoto by the Thousands

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A Day in Arashiyama

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Last Day in Kyoto

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Things to Do in Kyoto

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The old capital of Japan, the city of Kyoto has once again been the talk of the world lately, thanks to the bestselling "Memoirs of a Geisha" book and the namesake Hollywood blockbuster movie. Renowned for its impeccable craftsmanship, Japan has so much to amaze a foreign eye with. Many of...