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Activities · Kyoto
Private Market Visit Cooking Lesson and Meal with A Kyoto Local
From  £1054 hours
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Traditional and fashionable kimono experience
From  £501 day
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Kyoto traditional kimono experience
From  £301 day
Tours · Kyoto
Haunted Spots and Ghost Tour in Kyoto
From  £2117 to 8 hours
Activities · Kyoto
120 Minute Private Vacation Photography Session with Local Photographer in Kyoto
From  £5162 hours
Tours · Kyoto
Living Buddhism
From  £803 hours
Tours · Kyoto
UNESCO Sites sightseeing guided tour in Kyoto
From  £3654 to 8 hours
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Kyoto one day sightseeing guided tour
From  £4018 hours
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1-day Kyoto Itinerary for First Timers
From  £43710 hours

Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

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Tours and Tastings: Unique Experiences in Kyoto

Art

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

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

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Tea Ceremonies and Sake Sampling: Get to the Heart of Kyoto With These Experiences

Guides & Tips

10 Must-Visit UNESCO Sites in Kyoto

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10 Historical Landmarks to See in Kyoto

Art

Stunning Masterpieces You Can Only See in Kyoto

Art

The Most Beautiful Sculptures in Kyoto

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Where To Find the Best Waterfalls in Kyoto Prefecture

Handpicked Hotels

One of a kind places, handpicked by us - book hotels and places to stay here

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Matsubaya Ryokan
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Boutique Hotel
The Celestine Kyoto Gion
Boutique Hotel
The Screen
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
Bed and Breakfast
Fujitaya Kyoto
Rating: 4.7 out of 5
(131 Google Reviews)
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Aoi HOTEL KYOTO
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
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Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Rating: 4.3 out of 5
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Hotel Monterey Kyoto
Rating: 4.2 out of 5
(2102 Google Reviews)
Boutique Hotel
Node Hotel Kyoto
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
(65 Google Reviews)

Guides and Features

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The Best Things To Do and See in Kyoto

Places to Stay

The 8 Best Ryokan in Kyoto, Japan

Places to Stay

The 7 Best Capsule Hotels in Kyoto

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12 Reasons Why You Need to Visit Kyoto at Least Once in Your Lifetime

Guides & Tips

13 Reasons to Visit Kyoto, Japan

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

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The 5 Coolest Neighborhoods in Kyoto

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Your Essential Travel Guide to Kyoto (Infographic)

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Top Tips to Know Before Travelling to Kyoto

Know Before You Go

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

History

Inside the Secret World of Kyoto’s Oldest Geisha District

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The Most Beautiful Shinto Shrines in Kyoto

Art

The Most Beautiful Sculptures in Kyoto

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13 Stunning Places To Watch The Leaves Change Colour

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A New Creative Renaissance Is Emerging in Traditional Kyoto

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Thieving Foxes Found with 40 Sandals After 6-Hour Stakeout

History

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

History

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

History

The Story of Nintendo, Kyoto's Most Famous Company

Cultural Highlights

Immerse yourself in the city's lifestyle

Guides & Tips

Five Traditions Unique to Kyoto

Art

Kyoto’s 10 Must-See Contemporary Art Galleries

Neighborhoods in Kyoto