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Kyoto
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Guesthouse · Kyoto
Village Kiramachi
5/5 (67 Reviews)
Guesthouse · Kyoto
Kamuro-an
5/5 (41 Reviews)
Private Vacation Home · Kyoto
Gagakuan
5/5 (28 Reviews)
Hostel/Backpacker · Kyoto
Guesthouse KYOTO COMPASS - Hostel
5/5 (14 Reviews)
Hotel · Kyoto
Rinn Gojo Karasuma
5/5 (13 Reviews)
Ryokan · Kyoto
Nazuna Kyoto Gosho
5/5 (13 Reviews)
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Iori Machiya Stay
5/5 (12 Reviews)
Hostel/Backpacker · Kyoto
Guesthouse tu casa - Hostel
5/5 (8 Reviews)
Private Vacation Home · Kyoto
Theatre and Library Residence -Kyoto Murasakino-
5/5 (8 Reviews)

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Traditional and fashionable kimono experience
From  $67.51 day
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Kyoto traditional kimono experience
From  $40.51 day
experience · Kyoto
120 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Kyoto
From  $708.342 hours
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UNESCO Sites sightseeing guided tour in Kyoto
From  $5004 to 8 hours
experience · Kyoto
Kyoto one day sightseeing guided tour
From  $5508 hours
experience · Kyoto
1-day Kyoto Itinerary for First Timers
From  $60010 hours
experience · Kyoto
Shanghai car rental with English speaking driver and tour guide
From  $205.138 hours
experience · Kyoto
Sushi or Obanzai Cooking and Matcha with a Kyoto Native in her Home
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From  $73.853 hours
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Living Buddhism
From  $108.983 hours

Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

See & Do

Where To Find the Best Waterfalls in Kyoto Prefecture

Art

Stunning Masterpieces You Can Only See in Kyoto

See & Do

Peaceful Forests and Sparkling Streams: The Best Day Hikes in Kyoto

Guides & Tips

10 Must-Visit UNESCO Sites in Kyoto

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The Story Behind Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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The Most Beautiful Parks in Kyoto, Japan

Art

An Insider's Guide to the Best Art Museums and Galleries in Kyoto

Music

The 5 Best Live Music Venues In Kyoto

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Tours and Tastings: Unique Experiences in Kyoto

Guides and Features

Make the most of your trip

Guides & Tips

How to Spend 48 Hours in Kyoto

See & Do

Top 10 Things To Do And See In Northern Higashiyama, Kyoto

See & Do

The Best Things To Do and See in Kyoto

Restaurants

Incredible Vegan Restaurants in Kyoto

Guides & Tips

The 5 Coolest Neighborhoods in Kyoto

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Guides & Tips

Your Essential Travel Guide to Kyoto (Infographic)

Guides & Tips

Top Tips to Know Before Travelling to Kyoto

Know Before You Go

Learn about the city's local customs, traditions and festivals

Guides & Tips

The Most Beautiful Shinto Shrines in Kyoto

History

Inside the Secret World of Kyoto’s Oldest Geisha District

See & Do

A New Creative Renaissance Is Emerging in Traditional Kyoto

Guides & Tips

Thieving Foxes Found with 40 Sandals After 6-Hour Stakeout

History

A Brief History of Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto’s Most Important Shrine

History

Why Bloody Footprints Line the Ceilings of Kyoto's Genkoan Temple

History

The Story of Nintendo, Kyoto's Most Famous Company

Art

The Most Beautiful Sculptures in Kyoto

See & Do

The Most Beautiful Buddhist Sites In Kyoto, Japan

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Art

Kyoto’s 10 Must-See Contemporary Art Galleries

Guides & Tips

Five Traditions Unique to Kyoto

Neighborhoods in Kyoto