KYOTO
Kyoto Travel Guide
Plan your Kyoto trip with practical advice on where to stay, the best temples and neighborhoods to explore, how to get around, and the easiest day trips from the city.
Where to stay
Things to do
Getting around
Day trips
Explore Kyoto
Find the guides you need to plan each part of your Kyoto stay.
Where to stay
Compare Kyoto’s main neighborhoods and find the best base for sightseeing, transport and evening walks.
Things to do
Discover the temples, gardens, markets and experiences worth prioritizing during your stay.
Temples & shrines
Explore Kyoto’s most important temples, shrines and traditional districts without trying to see everything at once.
Day Trips
Plan easy trips to Nara, Uji, Osaka and other destinations around Kyoto.
Getting Around
Understand buses, trains, subway lines and the easiest ways to move between Kyoto’s main sights.
JAPAN TRAVEL COMPANION
Plan Kyoto without missing the important booking dates
Add your dates and destinations to see what needs booking, when tickets open and what to plan next.
✓ Booking timeline
✓ Trip checklist
✓ Planning reminders
TOKYO ESSENTIALS
Featured Tokyo Guides
THINGS TO DO
Best Things to Do in Kyoto
DAY TRIPS
Temples and Shrines You Shouldn’t Miss in Kyoto
GETTING AROUND
Best Day Trips from Kyoto
FREE JAPAN PLANNING GUIDE
Make the most of you Kyoto trip
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KYOTO TRAVEL RESOURCES
Book the practical parts of your Kyoto trip
Useful tools for accommodation, activities, airport transfers and staying connected.
Hotels
Find the right area and accommodation for your stay in Kyoto.
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Activities
Book tours, cultural experiences and attractions around Kyoto.
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Airport Transfers
Plan trains, buses and transfers for getting around Kyoto and the surrounding region.
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Internet
Stay connected with eSIM, SIM cards and pocket Wi-Fi.
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JAPAN TRAVEL VIDEOS
See Kyoto beyond the itinerary
Watch practical guides, neighborhoods and travel ideas from Japan Travel Dan.
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