Parks and nature in Kyoto
7 places across 5 neighbourhoods, 6 of them free to enter, the most featured first.
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Nature · Arashiyama
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 嵯峨野竹林の小径
Paths through dense bamboo groves between Tenryu-ji's north gate and Okochi Sanso, in the Sagano area of Arashiyama.
Arashiyama (Keifuku Arashiyama Line), 7 min walk · Free entry · 30 min
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Nature · Kyoto Station
Umekoji Park 梅小路公園
A 13.7 ha city park west of Kyoto Station with lawns and a children's play area, and the Kyoto Railway Museum and Kyoto Aquarium at its edges.
Umekoji-Kyotonishi (JR Sagano Line), 3 min walk · Free entry · 1 h
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Nature · Kawaramachi
Kamo River Walk 鴨川
Paths run along both banks of the Kamo river through central Kyoto.
Sanjo (Keihan Main Line), 3 min walk · Free entry · 45 min
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Nature · Gion
Maruyama Park 円山公園
A public park directly behind Yasaka Shrine.
Gion-Shijo (Keihan Main Line), 12 min walk · Free entry · 30 min
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Nature · Arashiyama
Iwatayama Monkey Park 嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま
A park on the Arashiyama mountainside where dozens of Japanese macaques roam freely, with views down over the city.
Arashiyama (Hankyu Arashiyama Line), 8 min walk · Paid entry · 1 h
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Nature · Imperial Palace
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden 京都御苑
A park about 1300 m long and 700 m wide around the Imperial Palace and Sento Palace, with gravel paths, lawns and tree groves.
Marutamachi (Karasuma Line), 5 min walk · Free entry · 45 min
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Nature · Imperial Palace
Kamogawa Delta 鴨川デルタ
The point at Demachiyanagi where the Kamo and Takano rivers meet, with turtle-shaped stepping stones across both rivers.
Demachiyanagi (Keihan Oto Line, Eizan Main Line), 2 min walk · Free entry · 30 min
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- Free things to do in Kyoto 58 places
Places with free entry, from temple grounds and shrines to markets and riverside walks.
- Kyoto on a rainy day 70 places
Museums, covered arcades and halls that stay dry when it rains.
- Kyoto early in the morning 28 places
Places at their best early, at opening time or before the day crowds.
- Kyoto at night 30 places
Places to go after dark: lit streets, shrines open at night and evening views.
- Autumn leaves in Kyoto 23 places
Places known for their autumn colour.
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Places known for their cherry blossom.
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