- CountryJapan
- Best forTemples, gardens, tradition
- Best timeMarch to May and October to November
- CurrencyJapanese yen
Kyoto, officially Kyoto City, is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu. As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan. More than half of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city.Source: Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0
Where to stay in Kyoto: hotel tips
Choosing the right neighbourhood matters more than the hotel itself. These are the best areas to base yourself in Kyoto:
1
Downtown (Kawaramachi)
Restaurants and transport
2
Higashiyama / Gion
Walk to temples at dawn
3
Kyoto Station
Convenient for day trips
Hotel booking tips
- Book central stays near public transport to save time and taxi fares.
- Choose free-cancellation rates during March to May and October to November, the busiest season.
- Check recent reviews for noise, air conditioning and Wi-Fi.
Top landmarks in Kyoto
Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up a forested mountain.
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Temple
Kinkaku-ji
The Golden Pavilion, reflected in its mirror pond.
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Getting around
Combine walking, public transport and ride-hailing apps for city sightseeing. For day trips and onward travel, compare trains, buses and ferries, or hire a car where roads are quiet.
