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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Custom Walk: Create Your Own Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Higashiyama Walking Tour

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Sightseeing Walk: Walk on Philosopher's Path

Sightseeing Walk: Arashiyama and Bamboo Grove Walking Tour

Sightseeing Walk: Kyoto Shopping and Food Tour

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Leaders in the Mayoral Race

With the GPSmyCity app, every attraction counts! Stamp your way through local sights as you explore the city, and you might just earn the title of Exploration Mayor.

Below are the current leaders in the mayoral race. Think you can top the leaderboard? Download the app and join the race today!
* eva1609 (stamped 62.11% of city sights)
* christopher45 (stamped 34.74% of city sights)
* fabian_bgt (stamped 29.47% of city sights)

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