Feb. 12, 2019 UPDATE
Kyoto Tourist Information Center "Kyo-Navi"
- 京なび -Traveler Friendly
Multi-lingual staff on-site
Information
English, Chinese, Korean
Languages spoken
Chinese, and Korean speaking staff are always on-site.German, French, Spanish, and Thai speaking staff are occasionally on-site.
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Tons of useful information for your stay in Kyoto
It’s very likely that you will spot this tourist information center located right by the JR central gate in Kyoto Station. If you are still in the process of or looking for additional places to visit during your stay in Kyoto, get some information from here to gather some ideas. They have information on current events that are being held around the city and multi-lingual staff to help.
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Grab Some Information
There are maps and brochures available for free all throughout this information center. One section is dedicated to information in languages other than Japanese. You can find information related to bike rentals, cultural experiences, temples, and many other fun spots around the city.
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The Week’s Recommended Spots
Check out the week’s recommended places to go in Kyoto. You will find information on events, special temple openings, and other suggested places to go. Tickets for Kyoto Tower where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city can be bought here as well as tickets for Toei Kyoto Studio Park where you can find attractions like ninja shows.
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Ask Questions
At this tourist information center, there are always staff that can speak English, Chinese, and Korean. Occasionally there are staff that can speak German, French, Spanish, and Thai. Multi-lingual staff will help you with tourism information, reserving hotel rooms (same-day only), and reserving attraction tickets.
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Use the Internet at the Computer Station
Free Wi-Fi is available for use. Or if you are looking to use a desktop with internet, you can use one for ¥100 per 10 minutes. Great for those who want to print out something off of the internet.