Kyoto, Japan travel guide

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Kyoto

Kyoto

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Things to Do

Discover what makes this city so unique

Guides & Tips

A Solo Traveller's Guide to Kyoto

Guides & Tips

The Most Beautiful Traditional Japanese Gardens in Kyoto

See & Do

The Most Beautiful Parks in Kyoto, Japan

See & Do

The Story Behind Kyoto's Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Art

Stunning Masterpieces You Can Only See in Kyoto

Art

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

Music

The 5 Best Live Music Venues In Kyoto

See & Do

Maruyama Koen: Kyoto’s Oldest Park

See & Do

Tours and Tastings: Unique Experiences in Kyoto

Guides and Features

Make the most of your trip

Guides & Tips

13 Reasons to Visit Kyoto, Japan

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The Best Things to Do and See in Kyoto

Guides & Tips

How to Spend 48 Hours in Kyoto

Places to Stay

The Best Capsule Hotels to Book in Kyoto, Japan

See & Do

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

Travel Tips and Itineraries

Things to know before visiting

Guides & Tips

The 5 Coolest Neighborhoods in Kyoto

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

History

Inside the Secret World of Kyoto’s Oldest Geisha District

See & Do

A New Creative Renaissance Is Emerging in Traditional Kyoto

Guides & Tips

The Most Beautiful Shinto Shrines in 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

See & Do

The Most Beautiful Buddhist Sites In Kyoto, Japan

Art

The Most Beautiful Sculptures in Kyoto

See & Do

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

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