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Kyoto
Japan's ancient capital home to sacred shrines and Zen gardens
Top Attractions in Kyoto
Around Kyoto
Kyoto Top 10
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
1Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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![The Japanese Fan]( "The Japanese Fan")
2The Japanese Fan
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![Autumn in Kyoto]( "Autumn in Kyoto")
3Autumn in Kyoto
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4Ace Hotel
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![Fauchon Hotel]( "Fauchon Hotel")
5Fauchon Hotel
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![Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass]( "Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass")
6Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass
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![Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3]( "Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3")
7Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3
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![Japanese Garden Photography Class]( "Japanese Garden Photography Class")
8Japanese Garden Photography Class
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![Hiyori Chapter Kyoto Tribute Portfolio Hotel]( "Hiyori Chapter Kyoto Tribute Portfolio Hotel")
9Hiyori Chapter Kyoto Tribute Portfolio Hotel
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![Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide]( "Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide")
10Kyoto: Access & Transport Guide
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![Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto]( "Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto")
1Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto
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![TeamLab Toji Light Festival]( "TeamLab Toji Light Festival")
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
3The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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![Autumn in Kyoto]( "Autumn in Kyoto")
4Autumn in Kyoto
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
5Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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![Firefly Viewing in Uji]( "Firefly Viewing in Uji")
6Firefly Viewing in Uji
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![The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji]( "The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji")
7The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji
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![Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall]( "Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall")
8Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall
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![Shozan Resort Kyoto]( "Shozan Resort Kyoto")
9Shozan Resort Kyoto
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10Gion Matsuri
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Upcoming Kyoto Events
Culture
Kanna Takase Exhibition
From September 9th until September 29th, the Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya store will be hosting an exhibition of works from artist Kanna..
Food
Grape Afternoon Tea
From August 1st until September 30th, the Westin Miyako Kyoto will be hosting a grape afternoon tea event. Intended to mark the..
Culture
The Star Festival
The Star Festival has been running since 2012, and takes place at Stihl no Mori in Kyoto. The two-day event allows visitors to camp..
Tours and experiences
Where to eat in Kyoto
Food
Kyoto's Haru Cooking Class
Bonson LamCooking with Taro, his wife Yoshiko and their young daughter Haruko is like experiencing a slice of Japanese family life. Learn..
Food
Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto
Bonson LamAllow yourself a few hours or half a day for this hands on immersion experience, where you are paired with a local teacher to discover..
Food
Aburi-mochi at Ichiwa & Kazariya
Meg SingIchiwa is an thousand year old store with longstanding connections with Yasurai Matsuri festival at Imamiya Shrine selling aburi-mochi,..
Places to stay in Kyoto
Accommodation
Fauchon Hotel
Caleb CelloFrench gastronomic fashion brand Fauchon takes the limelight as it showcases its new hospitality brand in Kyoto.
Luxury
Hiyori Chapter Kyoto Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Paul McInnesIn June 2021, the Marriott group opened a collaborative venture with Sun Frontier Hotel Management Co., Ltd. to establish Hiyori..
Western
Tokyu Harvest Kyoto Takagamine
Takako SakamotoTokyu Harvest Club Kyoto Takagamine & VIALA: Newly opened gorgeous hotel inside the historical Shozan Resort Kyoto.
Latest Kyoto Reports
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The Japanese Fan
Elena LisinaFans are an integral part of the traditional Japanese costume - a functional and at the same time beautiful accessory. The Japanese..
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Torii
Kevin HaaseTorii mark your passage from the mundane to the sacred. Take a journey around Japan through these gates, from the forest to the..
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Autumn Leaves at Shin-nyo-do
Elena DaurtsevaThe autumn leaves from the three-storied pagoda to the back of the main hall can only be said to be wonderful