🇯🇵 Kyoto

Population 1,460,000

Time Difference —

Currency JPY (¥)

Best Season 3月〜5月

English Level

Tap Water Drinkable

Voltage 100V / A,B

Ancient capital for over 1000 years. Home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites preserving Japanese traditional culture.

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🌙 Current weather in Kyoto

Autumn

20.8°C 🌙Partly cloudy Feels like 24.2°C

Humidity 94%

Wind 2 km/h

Sunrise / Sunset 05:33 / 17:30

UV Index 0.8 (Low)

Today: High 21.2°C / Low 20°C Precipitation 59.1mm

7-Day Forecast (Kyoto)

Today 9/28 🌧️

22° / 20°

74%

Tue 9/29 🌧️

20.7° / 18.7°

98%

Wed 9/30 🌧️

19.4° / 18°

75%

Thu 10/1 ☁️

26.5° / 18.3°

23%

Fri 10/2 ☁️

24.3° / 16.7°

28%

Sat 10/3 🌦️

22.2° / 15.6°

10%

Sun 10/4 🌦️

17.9° / 16.7°

37%

Access Info

Kansai Airport: ~75 min by JR Haruka. Kyoto Station is the main terminal.

Area Guide

Higashiyama & Gion

Cobblestone alleys and geisha district with quintessential Kyoto atmosphere

Couples Solo Friends

Arashiyama

Scenic area famous for bamboo grove and Togetsukyo Bridge

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Kyoto Station Area

Transportation hub with modern facilities

Business Family

Popular Attractions

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage temple with gold-leaf pavilion reflect...

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage temple famous for its wooden stage jut...

3

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Shrine

Head shrine of Inari, famous for thousands of vermillion tor...

4

Nijo Castle

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage castle built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, known...

5

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage temple representing Higashiyama cultur...

6

Ryoan-ji Temple

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage temple world-famous for its rock garde...

7

Tenryu-ji Temple

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple in Arashiyama with Sogenchi...

8

Byodo-in Temple

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage site featured on 10-yen coin, famous f...

9

Shimogamo Shrine

World Heritage

One of Kyoto's oldest shrines, UNESCO World Heritage surroun...

10

Daigo-ji Temple

World Heritage

UNESCO World Heritage temple famous for Toyotomi Hideyoshi's...

Heritage & Landmarks

Cultural Heritage

Local Food & Dining

Yudofu (Hot Tofu)

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Kyo-Kaiseki

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Matcha Sweets

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Nishin Soba (Herring Soba)

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Events & Festivals

May

Aoi Matsuri (Hollyhock Festival)

日本 / 東アジア / 京都府 / 京都で開催さ...

Jul

Gion Matsuri

One of Japan's top 3 festivals spanning...

Oct

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)

日本 / 東アジア / 京都府 / 京都で開催さ...

Oct

Kyoto International Film and Art Festival

日本 / 東アジア / 京都府 / 京都で開催さ...

Nov

Autumn Leaves Illumination

Magical illumination of autumn foliage a...

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When to Go

Best Season: Mar – May

Monthly Temperature

5°

Jan

6°

Feb

9°

Mar

15°

Apr

20°

May

23°

Jun

27°

Jul

28°

Aug

25°

Sep

19°

Oct

13°

Nov

8°

Dec

Safety Info

Safety level: (5/5)

Very safe. Minor pickpocket risk at crowded tourist spots.

Practical Info

Tipping Tipping is not expected.

SIM/WiFi Available near Kyoto Station. Free Wi-Fi at major tourist spots.

Business Hours Temples: 9:00-17:00, Shops: 10:00-18:00, Restaurants: 11:00-21:00.

Driving Side Left-hand traffic

Languages Japanese

Accommodation Prices

Area	💰 Budget	⭐ Mid-range	👑 Luxury
Kyoto Station Area	3,000-7,000 JPY	10,000-20,000 JPY	40,000+ JPY
Gion & Higashiyama	5,000-10,000 JPY	15,000-30,000 JPY	50,000+ JPY
Arashiyama	5,000-8,000 JPY	12,000-25,000 JPY	60,000+ JPY

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Kyoto FAQ

Q.When is the best time to visit Kyoto?

A.The best time to visit Kyoto is from Mar to May, when the weather is pleasant for sightseeing.

Q.Is Kyoto safe for tourists?

A.Kyoto has a safety level of 5 out of 5. It is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions.

Q.How do I get to Kyoto?

A.Kansai Airport: ~75 min by JR Haruka. Kyoto Station is the main terminal.

Q.What is the time zone in Kyoto?

A.The time zone in Kyoto is Asia/Tokyo.

Q.What currency is used in Kyoto?

A.The currency in Japan, where Kyoto is located, is JPY (¥).

Q.How many days do I need in Kyoto?

A.Kyoto has 11 major attractions. We recommend 3〜5 days to cover the main sights.

🇯🇵 Kyoto

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🌙 Current weather in Kyoto

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Access Info

Area Guide

Higashiyama & Gion

Arashiyama

Kyoto Station Area