Nijo & Local Kyoto

See Nijo beyond the castle and use its JR and subway connections to build an easier Kyoto itinerary.

Compare the direct JR Sagano Line, a subway transfer at Karasuma Oike, and city buses—especially when traveling with luggage or children.

Explore Sanjo-kai Shopping Street, Shinsenen, Nishinokyo and Mibu, and see why Nijo works well as a Kyoto base.

Nijo connects easily to Kyoto Station, Arashiyama and central Kyoto by JR and subway, while evenings are quieter than downtown.