Kyoto, Japan Travel Guide

Japan

Scenic spot introduction:

Kyoto, Japan, is a famous historical city. Since its founding, it has been the economic and cultural center of Japan. It has a rich Japanese style and is the spiritual hometown of the Japanese people. Kyoto has hundreds of famous shrines, shrines and ancient temples. It has more than 20% of Japan's national treasures. The ancient capital cultivated with a history of 1,200 years has endless charm. Kyoto is also a great place to be immersed in culture, whether it’s art, Buddhism or folk crafts.

Attractions distribution:

Kyoto has Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Kinkakuji Temple, Arashiyama, Gion, Nijo Castle, Kamogawa, Ninnezaka Sannzaka, Ginkakuji, Yasaka Shrine, Sanjusangendo Hall, and Heian God. Palace, Philosophical Road, Kyoto Station, Kyoto Tower, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nishiki Market, Nishi Honganji Temple, Hanamikoji, Tenryuji Temple, Higashi Honganji Temple, Sagano Train, Togetsuki Bridge, Kawaramachi, Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Shimogamo Shrines, Kyoto National Museum, etc.

Scenic spot features:

Leisure, culture, sightseeing, city

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

Asia>Japan

How to get there:

Getting there: Tokyo and Kyoto are connected to each other by the JR Tokaido Shinkansen, so you usually take the Shinkansen from Tokyo to Kyoto.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Kyoto ticket prices:

No tickets

Scenic area opening hours:

All day

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel tips: Best recommended travel tips for November

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Japanese confectionery, dolls, Kiyomizu-yaki pottery, oil-paper umbrellas, etc.

(Food) Yudoufu, kaiseki cuisine, matcha ice cream, sukiyaki, etc.