My Private Kyoto Map

Years in the making, all the good stuff.

I’ve done four trips to Kyoto now, 3 of which were in the last 7 years. It’s a city that fascinates me — I keep craving to return, no matter how many say it’s over-visited. To me, it’s a quintessential stop on any Japan itinerary.

Over the years, I’ve done my fair share of research, and my only hack for saving all the spots was to save them to my Google Maps. So that’s what this is—access to a saved Google Map for Kyoto, specifically with all of my pins across the city, including locations featured on the blog and those I have not shared.

A one-stop place for major convenience while planning your Kyoto trip and on the ground.

If you’ve purchased my Northern California map, you'll know what these look like. They’re all the pins categorized by food, accommodation, cafe, sight, etc. Because it is in Google Maps, you can open the saved map either on Desktop or Mobile, easily done by the link shared in this post.

A sample of what the Kyoto Map looks like.

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This saved Google Maps for Kyoto is a perk for paid subscribers. If you’re considering joining, know what you’re in for —

What’s A Saved Google Map

The map is a saved Google Map that I've curated with locations for Kyoto, Japan, specifically. A Google map you can access on any device and use to find places and help plan trips. The map includes accommodations, places to eat, coffee shops, and things to do (like temples, gardens, and local shops.)

What’s Included

• Access to the map and 100+ pins

• There are dozens of places that I've never covered on the blog. I've included lots of places that are on the blog as well for convenience. Having it all in one centralized place is helpful for trip planning and last-minute decisions while there.

An example pin saved

What’s Not Included

• The pins do not have personal descriptions. I’ve found it redundant as the pins are categorized accordingly, and all of the info you need is linked in there.

• Note: sometimes the Google Saved Map may need a minute or two to load, it’s frequently touchy.

Here’s the Google Saved Map for Kyoto