Is Kyoto Walkable?
Explore Kyoto
Discover the infrastructure and walkability score of different areas in Kyoto
Population: 1.5M
Score Range
42-89 (best: 92)
10th-90th percentile
Groceries
Restaurants & Cafes
Public Transit
Healthcare
Education
Parks & Recreation
Shopping
Entertainment
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Is Kyoto walkable? Kyoto Walkability Overview
Is Kyoto walkable? It depends on where you live. Some neighborhoods are very walkable, but about half of the city really needs a car. Over half the city scores well for walking.
Some neighborhoods are great for walking - check the map to find them.
Strongest categories
Healthcare (90), Groceries (73), Public Transit (72)
Weakest categories
Entertainment (41), Shopping (34)
Scores range from 15 to 92 across neighborhoods — location matters a lot in this city.
Walkability by Neighborhood in Kyoto
Scores vary across different areas. Here are the neighborhoods ranked by walkability.
| Neighborhood | Score |
|---|---|
Top area下京区 | 90 |
上京区 | 89 |
中京区 | 88 |
Northern-Eastern Kyoto | 86 |
東山区 | 83 |
西京区 | 74 |
長岡京市 | 71 |
宇治市 | 71 |
Southern-Western Kyoto | 70 |
Eastern Kyoto | 66(42-92) |
+7 more neighborhoods not shown
Want to check a specific address in Kyoto?
Use the interactive map above or search any address to see its convenience score.