Kyoto & Japan West ITMB Map

Double-Sided | Waterproof Lamination Available | Cultural & Regional Explorer’s Map
Discover the spiritual heart of Japan and the dynamic western region — from temple trails to bullet trains.

Whether you're strolling through Kyoto’s historic temple districts or journeying along the Shinkansen to Hiroshima and Fukuoka, this expertly designed map from ITMB is your perfect companion for exploring western Japan in depth. The map features a detailed street plan of Kyoto on one side and a comprehensive regional map of western Japan on the reverse — ideal for both city sightseeing and broader itinerary planning.

🧭 Map Highlights

Side 1: Kyoto & Nara

• Kyoto City Map at 1:12,500 scale

  • Clearly marked temples, shrines, parks, historic sites, transit lines, and walking paths

  • Includes points of interest such as Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion District, and Kyoto Imperial Palace

• Inset Map of Nara

  • Home to Todai-ji Temple, Nara Park (with its sacred deer), and Kasuga Taisha Shrine

  • Perfect for day-trippers seeking rich cultural heritage outside Kyoto

Side 2: Western Japan Regional Map

• Covers the region from Nagoya in the east through Kyoto, Osaka, Himeji, and Hiroshima to Fukuoka on the west coast

• Scale: 1:670,000 – ideal for planning rail journeys, road trips, or longer explorations

• Shows:

  • 🚄 Rail networks, including the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) routes

  • 🛣️ Major roads, national highways, and scenic byways

  • 📍Tourist highlights, cultural sites, ferry routes, airports, and national parks

📐 Specifications

💧 Optional Lamination Upgrade

Enhance your map’s durability with our professional lamination service:

• Laminated using 80-micron gloss film (encapsulated) on both sides

• Makes the map waterproof, tear-resistant, and whiteboard-marker friendly

• Perfect for plotting routes with map dots or dry-erase markers

• Please note: fold lines may remain faintly visible due to pre-flattening for lamination

🎯 Ideal For:

• ✨ Cultural travelers visiting Kyoto, Nara, and Hiroshima

• 🚅 Rail and road trip planners exploring Western Japan

• 🧳 Backpackers and tour groups

• 🎓 Students, educators, and travel enthusiasts

• 📍Anyone seeking a high-quality physical reference while navigating Japan

Explore Kyoto’s temple paths, wander through Nara’s heritage lanes, and plan your journey westward through Japan’s historic heartland — all with this detailed and user-friendly ITMB map.