Photo-guided walking directions

Walking Directions in Kyoto

Kyoto's old town is a maze of lantern-lit lanes, hidden temples and tiny noodle shops. Streets rarely have names, and GPS drifts between the wooden machiya houses. imhere turns the route into step-by-step photos, so you follow what you see, not a blue dot.

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How to navigate Kyoto old town

Start at your pickup point (usually a station or landmark), then follow each photo in order. Every turn shows a real photo of the corner, so you compare it with what is in front of you. Works fully offline after opening the route - perfect for when your data plan runs out.

From the airport to Kyoto

From Kansai Airport (KIX) to central Kyoto: take the Haruka express to Kyoto Station (~80 min), then a short taxi or bus to your hotel. Open an imhere route from the airport taxi stand to get photographed directions for the final stretch through the lanes.

Frequently asked questions

How does imhere work?
Every route is a series of step-by-step photos with short directions. Open the route at your pickup point, then follow each photo to the next - like a photo walkthrough of the streets.
Do I need GPS to use it in Kyoto?
No. imhere is designed for narrow streets and old towns where GPS is unreliable. The photos themselves tell you where to turn.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Once you open a route, it works offline, so you can navigate Kyoto's lanes without mobile data.
Is imhere free?
Viewing routes is free. Creating and sharing your own routes uses a small number of points, which you earn by registering and viewing routes.
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