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From
1,690 USD
Japan
Kyoto
A thousand temples, and the silence between them.
Kyoto rewards patience. Beyond the famous gates are mossy sub-temples with no queue, tea houses that have poured the same blend for two centuries, and neighbourhoods where the evening light still catches lacquered wood. Come for the icons; stay for the pauses.
Language
Japanese
Currency
JPY
Best time
Cherry blossom and autumn foliage — book early for both., March – May, October – November
Climate
Temperate, hot humid summers, crisp winters
Kyoto, Japan · 35.0116, 135.7681
Top experiences
Don't miss in Kyoto
- Dawn at Fushimi Inari
- Kaiseki in Gion
- Arashiyama by bicycle
Journeys in Kyoto
(38)
From
1,540 USD
Good to know
- ✓Buy an IC card on arrival for buses and trains.
- ✓Many temples close at 4:30pm — plan mornings for sightseeing.
- ✓Cash still matters in smaller restaurants.
Questions, answered
Four to six days lets you see the highlights and still leave room for slower neighbourhood wandering.
