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While a trip to the fascinating city of Kyoto is exciting, popular tourist destinations often suffer from excessive crowds. Yet, there are also a number of hidden tourist spots that are not very well known. Why not make the most of Kyoto as efficiently and comfortably as possible during the time you are here? Here are some ideal tips for you.
Kyoto Smart Navi: Digital map of the entire city of Kyoto with useful information
Kyoto Station Smart Navi: Digital map of the Kyoto Station floor with useful information
See at a glance exactly what colors the leaves are at each famous spot—useful during the autumn leaves season.
The Live Camera provides real-time information on crowd levels at each location—see what each site currently looks like with the Live Camera.
In addition to useful information on restrooms, trash cans, and smoking areas, browse information on coin-operated lockers, service counters for temporary baggage storage and luggage delivery—all which are ideal for hands-free travel.
Also easily search for routes to your destination from your current location.
This is the main screen of Kyoto Station Smart Navi. Check up all types of information in the station, such as city bus stops and train platform, and store information.
The location and availability of coin-operated lockers are shown in real time, which is great for checking the size and number of available lockers!
Check your current location including floor level by using your phone’s camera to scan the nearby area.
Search for a route through the station where it is easy to become lost.
*The content and details of the service are subject to change.
*Sponsored by: Kyoto National Highway Office, Kyoto City, and Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO)
*PR
What are Kyoto Smart Navi and Kyoto Station Smart Navi?
Kyoto Smart Navi and Kyoto Station Smart Navi are free digital maps provided by Kyoto Travel-Kyoto City Official Guide-, the official website for the Kyoto City Tourism Association. The most attractive features are that no app needs to be installed, and it is free to use. It is a seamless interface that provides information for exploring the streets of Kyoto and the station using just your smartphone.Kyoto Smart Navi: Digital map of the entire city of Kyoto with useful information
Kyoto Station Smart Navi: Digital map of the Kyoto Station floor with useful information
Kyoto Smart Navi | Here is what great about the Kyoto Tourist Digital Map
Together with maps, Kyoto Smart Navi provides information on tourist spots and attractions, including crowd levels, parking, restrooms, trash cans, and service counters allowing for hands-free travel, etc. While there are plenty of useful features, these five are of particular note. (1) A wide range of information from famous tourist spots to hidden gems
(2) Check out Kyoto’s unique seasonal highlights, such as the changing colors of autumn leaves
(3) Real-time information on crowd levels to help you avoid congestion and plan your trip efficiently
(4) Convenient information such as hands-free travel services, restrooms, and trash cans is also available
(5) Route search function for smooth travel
(2) Check out Kyoto’s unique seasonal highlights, such as the changing colors of autumn leaves
(3) Real-time information on crowd levels to help you avoid congestion and plan your trip efficiently
(4) Convenient information such as hands-free travel services, restrooms, and trash cans is also available
(5) Route search function for smooth travel
＼No app installation required & free to use!／
▼Information Video
You can even enjoy Kyoto Smart Navi just by looking at it. First, check out the actual screen! You can switch displays on the main screen, such as tourist spots.
See at a glance exactly what colors the leaves are at each famous spot—useful during the autumn leaves season.
The Live Camera provides real-time information on crowd levels at each location—see what each site currently looks like with the Live Camera.
In addition to useful information on restrooms, trash cans, and smoking areas, browse information on coin-operated lockers, service counters for temporary baggage storage and luggage delivery—all which are ideal for hands-free travel.
Also easily search for routes to your destination from your current location.
＼No app installation required & free to use!／
If you are planning to use Kyoto Station, check out Kyoto Station Smart Navi first!
Kyoto Station Smart Navi is a digital map of Kyoto Station newly launched in September 2025 providing all information about the station. It is easy to lose your way inside the station, so station details are combined into a single, easy-to-view display. There are four points of particular interest in Kyoto Station Smart Navi. (1) Check availability of coin-operated lockers in real time—essential for hands-free travel
(2) Useful information on city bus stops and train platform
(3) Details on the full range of stores inside the station
(4) Check your current location including floor level, and route search function for smooth travel
(2) Useful information on city bus stops and train platform
(3) Details on the full range of stores inside the station
(4) Check your current location including floor level, and route search function for smooth travel
＼No app installation required & free to use!／
This is the main screen of Kyoto Station Smart Navi. Check up all types of information in the station, such as city bus stops and train platform, and store information.
The location and availability of coin-operated lockers are shown in real time, which is great for checking the size and number of available lockers!
Check your current location including floor level by using your phone’s camera to scan the nearby area.
Search for a route through the station where it is easy to become lost.
＼No app installation required & free to use!／
▼Information Video
Kyoto Smart Navi and Kyoto Station Smart Navi are packed full with useful information and functions essential for sightseeing during your trip to Kyoto. Make full use of them for a comfortable and wonderful journey to Kyoto!
*This article is based on interviews conducted in September 2025.
*The content and details of the service are subject to change.
*Sponsored by: Kyoto National Highway Office, Kyoto City, and Kyoto City Tourism Association (DMO KYOTO)
*PR
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THIS ARTICLE IS BASED ON INFORMATION FROM 11 04,2025 Author：DiGJAPAN! Editorial Team
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