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A captivating shot of Yasaka Pagoda amidst green foliage and traditional rooftops in Kyoto, Japan.

Kyoto, Japan

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When to visit

MODERATEJan5°5d rain
MODERATEFeb6°6d rain
VERY BUSYMar9°8d rainBEST
VERY BUSYApr14°11d rainBEST
BUSYMay19°12d rain
NOT BUSYJun23°17d rain
MODERATEJul27°8d rain
BUSYAug29°7d rain
MODERATESep24°12d rain
BUSYOct18°10d rainBEST
VERY BUSYNov12°7d rainBEST
MODERATEDec7°6d rain

Attraksjoner i Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine

1. Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) - famous torii gate mountain shrine

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Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace

2. Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺) - historic hillside temple with wooden terrace

4.6 (66,685)
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Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple

3. Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺, Golden Pavilion) - iconic gold-leaf temple

4.5 (65,577)
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Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden

4. Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, Silver Pavilion) - Zen temple and moss garden

4.5 (16,636)
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk

5. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Sagano Bamboo Forest) - scenic bamboo walk

4.3 (20,550)
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Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden

6. Ryoan-ji (龍安寺) - renowned Zen rock garden

4.5 (10,800)
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Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors

7. Nijo Castle (二条城) - Edo-period castle with nightingale floors

4.4 (40,658)
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Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family

8. Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所) - historic residence of the imperial family

4.6 (1,217)
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Nishiki Market (錦市場) - lively food market in downtown Kyoto

9. Nishiki Market (錦市場) - lively food market in downtown Kyoto

4.3 (49,750)
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Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine

10. Gion District (祇園) - historic geisha district, including Hanami-koji and Yasaka Shrine

4.4 (31,714)
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Traditional Sweet Dishes

Mochi

Mochi

Kyoto mochi is traditionally pounded by hand at festivals, producing a glossy, elastic texture that symbolizes good fortune and community spirit.

Yatsuhashi

Yatsuhashi

Yatsuhashi is a cinnamon-flavored Kyoto sweet shaped like a folded triangle, and the soft unbaked version wrapped around sweet red bean paste is a must-try local specialty.

Wagashi

Wagashi

Kyoto wagashi are miniature seasonal landscapes you can eat, crafted to mirror flowers, leaves and festivals and designed to complement the bitterness of matcha during tea ceremonies.

Traditional Savory Dishes

Kaiseki

Kaiseki

Kaiseki in Kyoto is a poetic multi-course meal where each dish is arranged like a painting, highlighting one perfect seasonal ingredient and a delicate balance of taste and texture.

Yudofu

Yudofu

Yudofu is humble simmered tofu served near Kyoto temples, often enjoyed straight from the pot in a kelp-infused broth to celebrate simplicity, purity and the monk's palate.

Obanzai

Obanzai

Obanzai is Kyoto's home-style cooking, made from small, seasonal ingredients sourced within the city and prepared with techniques passed down through generations, it embodies sustainable, everyday elegance.

Traditional Beverages

Matcha

Matcha

Kyoto's matcha, especially from Uji, is prized for its bright green color and savory umami, and in the tea ceremony it is whisked into a froth to create a meditative moment of flavor and focus.

Sake

Sake

In Kyoto's Fushimi district the soft groundwater creates silky, mellow sake, and centuries-old breweries still use traditional wooden fermentation methods to produce nuanced flavors.

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Day trips

Nara

35 km 45 min by JR or Kintetsu

Ancient temples and friendly free-roaming deer in Nara Park.

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Osaka

55 km 15–30 min by Shinkansen or 30–50 min by local train

Vibrant food, nightlife, and Osaka Castle.

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Himeji

90 km 50–70 min by Shinkansen

Home of Himeji Castle, Japan's best-preserved castle.

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Amanohashidate

100 km 2–2.5 h by limited express train

Scenic sandbar with classic 'view from above' lookout.

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Uji

18 km 20 min by local train

Famous for green tea and Byodo-in Temple.

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Kommentarer (9)

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Duc W.

Billig mat overalt hvis du vandrer, nærbutikker reddet oss, alt i alt veldig trygt og høflige folk, tips forventes ikke.

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Kavya L.

Reserver populære restauranter tidlig og sjekk museers lukkedager på nettet. Mange små museer er stengt på mandager, planlegg etter det for å unngå bortkastede turer.

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Kenta T.

Kyoto føltes som å tre inn i en annen tid, vakre templer, maten er utrolig, forvent folkemengder på populære steder men fortsatt helt klart verdt 4-5 netter.

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Hong C.

Ta turen til Arashiyama bambusskog før 07 for å unngå selfie-køer, og utforsk så sidegatene for bedre kaffe og færre turister.

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Binh P.

Regnfull uke for oss, hagene så magiske ut i yr, men mye gåing med våte sko, vår eller høst ville vært bedre.

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Getting there

Train stations

Kyoto Station

JR Tokaido/Sanyo Shinkansen, JR lines, Kintetsu connections

Kawaramachi / Shijo (central Kyoto)

Keihan & Hankyu connections to Kyoto center

From KIX take the JR Haruka limited express or airport limousine bus to Kyoto Station.

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Nyttig informasjon for Kyoto, Japan

Populære shoppingstederNishiki Market, Shijo-dori, Teramachi, Gion
Populære steder for utelivPontocho, Gion, Kawaramachi
Populære uformelle restauranterIzakayas, Ramen shops, Okonomiyaki stalls
Populære fine restauranterKikunoi, Gion Sasaki, Hyotei
Populære kaffebarerVermillion, Inoda Coffee, Lilo Coffee Roasters
Trygt å drikke fra springenJa
Visum for digitale nomaderNei
Beste taxi-appJapanTaxi, Uber, DiDi
Taxi pris / km$3
Turister / år53000000
Befolkning1475000
Mobil internett hastighet50 Mbps
Arbeidsledighetsprosent2.8 %
Fattigdomsprosent15 %
Gjennomsnittlig inntekt / måned$3000
Gjennomsnittlige levekostnader / måned$1800
Hotellpris / natt fra$60
Ølpris fra$5
Kaffepris fra$3
Gatekjøkkenpris fra$3
Restaurantmåltid pris fra$8
Lokal valutaJPY
StrømuttakstyperA, B
Religiøse grupperShinto, Buddhism
Talte språkJapanese, English
Etniske grupperJapanese
Politisk orienteringcenter-right
Befolkningstetthet1780 /km²
Geografisk område827.83 km²
Mulige naturkatastroferEarthquakes, Typhoons, Tsunamis, Volcanic eruptions
Farlige dyrWild boar, Venomous snakes, Bears (in rural areas)
Populære steder for en fin spaserturPhilosopher's Path, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Gion, Kiyomizu-dera
Populære offentlige transportmidlerSubway, JR, Keihan, Hankyu, Bus
Populære flyselskaperANA, JAL, Peach Aviation, Jetstar Japan
Anbefalte vaksinasjonerRoutine vaccinations, Influenza, COVID-19 (if recommended)
ArkitekturtyperTraditional Japanese temples, Machiya townhouses, Modern urban buildings
Gjennomsnittlig ølkonsum per person / år34 l
Gjennomsnittlig vinkonsum per person / år3 l
TipskulturNo tipping, service usually included
Coworking / dag$15
Airbnb / måned$2500
1-roms leie / måned$900
Treningssenter / måned$60
Daglig budsjett (ryggsekkreisende)$40
Daglig budsjett (mellomklasse)$120

Oversikt for Kyoto, Japan

EngelskferdigheterGjennomsnittlig
TrafikksikkerhetVeldig bra
Vennlig mot utlendingerGjennomsnittlig
YtringsfrihetBra
Offentlig transportVeldig bra
HelsevesenVeldig bra
UtdanningBra
Strømnettets pålitelighetVeldig bra
Trygghet mot voldskriminalitetVeldig bra
GangvennlighetBra
UtelivGjennomsnittlig
MatsceneVeldig bra
LGBTQ+ vennligGjennomsnittlig
Startup-sceneDårlig
StøynivåDårlig
RenslighetVeldig bra
Tilgang til naturBra
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