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Weather in Kyoto
jan
-11/16°C
AQI 22
feb
-4/16°C
AQI 28
mar
-2/23°C
AQI 31
apr
3/26°C
AQI 37
may
6/28°C
AQI 36
jun
11/31°C
AQI 32
jul
19/36°C
AQI 30
aug
23/38°C
AQI 21
sep
18/34°C
AQI 27
oct
7/27°C
AQI 27
nov
1/26°C
AQI 25
dec
0/11°C
AQI 25
December in Kyoto is cold with occasional snowfall and good air quality.
Usual trip duration
3-4 days
A 3-4 day trip to Kyoto allows you to explore the city's rich history and culture. You can visit iconic temples and shrines, stroll through traditional neighborhoods, and experience a traditional tea ceremony.
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Moderate to expensive
Ideas to plan your trip
Traditional Tea Ceremony: Embrace Japanese culture 🍵
Zen Garden Meditation: Find inner peace 🌿
Kimono Experience: Dress like a local 👘
Bamboo Forest Walk: Amidst tall tranquility 🎋
Nighttime Gion District: Geisha spotting and nightlife 🏮
Hike to Fushimi Inari Shrine: Explore ancient paths ⛩️
Savor Kaiseki Cuisine: Taste refined elegance 🍣
Visit Historic Temples: Dive into history 🏯
Rooftop Onsen Soak: Unwind with a view 🧖
Cultural Arts Workshop: Hands-on traditional craft 🎨
Places to visit
Kinkaku-ji Temple
TEMPLE
Golden Pavilion on serene grounds
Fushimi Inari Taisha
SHRINE
Thousands of torii gates
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
NATURE
Peaceful and picturesque bamboo forest
Katsura Imperial Villa
HISTORICAL
Stunning traditional Japanese architecture
Nijo Castle
CASTLE
Historic castle with beautiful gardens
Kiyomizu-dera
TEMPLE
Iconic wooden temple with city views
Togetsukyo Bridge
LANDMARK
Iconic bridge over the Katsura River
Heian Shrine
SHRINE
Vibrant gardens and torii gates
Kyoto Imperial Palace
PALACE
Former residence of the Imperial family
Nanzen-ji Temple
TEMPLE
Zen temple with scenic views
Kyoto Tower
LANDMARK
Observation deck with city views
Sanjusangendo Temple
TEMPLE
Famous for 1001 statues of Kannon
Kyoto International Manga Museum
MUSEUM
Huge collection of manga and comics
Kyoto National Museum
MUSEUM
Exhibits of Japanese art and culture
Nijo Market
MARKET
Fresh seafood and local produce
Kyoto Botanical Gardens
GARDEN
Beautiful and diverse plant life
Kyoto Aquarium
AQUARIUM
Marine life from the Sea of Japan
Places to eat
Okonomiyaki Katsu
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu - Ponto-cho Main Shop
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu
New Delhi Indian Restaurant
Sushi Naritaya
Teppan Tavern Tenamonya
The Cellar Kyoto
Kobe Beef Steak Mouriya Gion
Premium Pound Gion
Kikyo Sushi
Hiroshima Okonomiyaki Kamehameha
Teppanyaki Manryu
Gyukatsu Kyoto Katsugyu - Kyoto Station
Tenryuji Temple Shigetsu
Kiyama
Jiki Miyazawa
Gion Yata
Tai Sushi
KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN
