Culture
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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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![Autumn in Kyoto]( "Autumn in Kyoto")
1Autumn in Kyoto
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![Japanese Garden Photography Class]( "Japanese Garden Photography Class")
2Japanese Garden Photography Class
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![Hotel SOWAKA]( "Hotel SOWAKA")
3Hotel SOWAKA
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![Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3]( "Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3")
4Putting Train Lovers on the Right Track 1/3
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![% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto]( "% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto")
5% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto
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![Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1]( "Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1")
6Three Days in Kyoto - Day 1
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![Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise]( "Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise")
7Kyoto’s Temple of Genuine Paradise
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![Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before]( "Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before")
8Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before
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![Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites]( "Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites")
9Guide to Kyoto’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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![Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass]( "Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass")
10Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass
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![What’s the Best Way to Get From Kyoto to Tokyo?]( "What’s the Best Way to Get From Kyoto to Tokyo?")
1What’s the Best Way to Get From Kyoto to Tokyo?
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![The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama]( "The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama")
2The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama
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![Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto]( "Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto")
3Monkey Park Iwatayama in Kyoto
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![The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji]( "The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji")
4The Phoenix Hall of Byodoin in Uji
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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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![Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before]( "Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before")
6Fauchon Hotel Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before
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![Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall]( "Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall")
7Kiyomizu Temple and Otowa Waterfall
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![Firefly Viewing in Uji]( "Firefly Viewing in Uji")
8Firefly Viewing in Uji
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![Kimono Fashion Show]( "Kimono Fashion Show")
9Kimono Fashion Show
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![Bowie X Kyoto X Sukita Exhibiton]( "Bowie X Kyoto X Sukita Exhibiton")
10Bowie X Kyoto X Sukita Exhibiton
Culture
Upcoming Kyoto Events
Culture
Ihei Kimura Exhibition
A special exhibiton taking place at the Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art looks at the works of Ihei Kimura (1901-1974), who was..
Culture
Rurouni Kenshin 25th Anniversary Exhibition
A special exhibition at the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum celebrates the 25th anniversary of Rurouni Kenshin, a Japanese manga series..
Culture
Firefly Viewing in Uji
From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..
Tours and experiences
Where to eat in Kyoto
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Kyoto Gion: Japanese Beef Mikaku
Takako SakamotoGion Beef MIKAKU on Shirakawa street, Kyoto: Only select female Japanese authentic beef is served. Beef is cut/sliced not by slicers..
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 Kyoto: Luxury As Never Before
Caleb CelloFrench gastronomic fashion brand Fauchon tests the limelight as it showcases its new hospitality brand in Kyoto.
Accommodation
Ine Boathouse Ryokan
Bonson LamAt Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. In winter the mountains are blanketed by snow, and you are rewarded by..
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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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
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Autumn Leaves of Daigo-ji Temple
Takako SakamotoDaigo-ji Temple is one of the famous spots for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, but also has a reputation for beautiful autumn leaves...
Transportation
Japan Rail Tokai Flex Pass
The Flex Ticket is a new travel package for international visitors, incorporating a return ticket between the major cities in Tokyo..