2 walks Updated 16 September 2026

Walks in Kyoto

Routes you can walk without a guide

2 walks in Kyoto, with the distance, the climb, and where to break.

The best free hour in eastern Kyoto. The direction you walk it in decides whether the temple at the end feels earned or compulsory.

Not to be missed

The best-known walk in Kyoto, and a completely different walk depending on whether you start it at six or at ten.

Not to be missed

The rest of Kyoto

Every other collection in the city guide, with what is in it.