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Kyoto

Japan

Safety Score

9/10

Currency

JPY

Language

Japanese

Timezone

Asia/Tokyo

About Kyoto

Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan, enchants visitors with its breathtaking blend of tradition and natural beauty, featuring over 1,600 temples, serene gardens, and iconic shrines like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari-taisha. Wander through the historic streets of Gion, where geishas gracefully move between tea houses, and savor exquisite kaiseki cuisine that reflects the seasons. With its rich cultural heritage and stunning landscapes, Kyoto offers a serene escape into Japan's past, making it an unforgettable destination for travelers seeking a deeper connection with Japanese culture.

Historic templestraditional tea ceremoniesgeisha culturecherry blossomskaiseki cuisine

Best Time to Visit

The best time to visit Kyoto is during the spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) seasons. Spring is renowned for cherry blossoms, particularly in late March to early April, while autumn showcases stunning fall foliage from late October

Weather Throughout the Year
Jan5°50mm
Feb6°45mm
Mar10°60mm
Apr15°75mm
May20°90mm
Jun24°120mm
Jul28°150mm
Aug30°130mm
Sep25°130mm
Oct19°70mm
Nov14°50mm
Dec8°55mm
gourmet restaurant

Gion sho | french wine

$$$
5
Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, 570番地23

Michelin star

先斗町 京料理森丹(Pontocho Moriaka - Kyoto Kaiseki Cuisine)

$$$
5
Japan, 〒604-8003 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Hashishitachō, １３３−１ エメラルド会館 5F

fine dining

Premium Pound Gion

$$$
4.9
570-15 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan

Michelin star

Tozentei

$$$
4.9
Japan, 〒603-8342 Kyoto, Kita Ward, Kita-ku, 小松原南町 ３１ー１

high end restaurant

Takezaki

$$$
4.8
150 Takeyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-0823, Japan

fine dining

Arashiyama Miyoshitei

$$$
4.7
Japan, 〒616-8385 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Sagatenryūji Susukinobabachō, 3−25−２ 嵐山スクエア 1F

luxury restaurant

Nishiki

$$$
4.5
Japan, 〒616-8383 Kyoto, Ukyo Ward, Saganakanoshimachō, 内 嵯峨嵐山中ノ島公園

upscale restaurant

LE UN FUNATSURU KYOTO KAMOGAWA RESORT

$$$
4.4
180 Minoyachō, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8015, Japan

Michelin star

Gion Loka

$$$
4.9
446 Kamibentenchō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0822, Japan

Michelin star

Mizuno

$$$
4.9
245-2 Nakanochō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0082, Japan

Michelin star

Kakyo

$$$
4.9
Japan, 〒605-0034 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Nakanochō, ２０３ 1F Schilf神宮道

Michelin star

SUI Fine Dining Restaurant

$$$
4.9
Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, ５７０−１１９ ５７０−１１９

fine dining

Wagyu Sukiyaki Kyoto Chikarayama Pontocho

$$$
4.9
185-8 Zaimokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8017, Japan

fine dining

Kobe Beef Teppanyaki Pontocho Noichi

$$$
4.9
216-1 Nabeyachō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8015, Japan

fine dining

Kobe Beef Steak Mouriya Gion

$$$$
4.8
Japan, 〒605-0802 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Yamatochō, 7−１ 祇園モーリヤビル 1F

good restaurant

Kyoto Tempura Ten no Meshi Gionhonten

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4.9
255 Gionmachi Kitagawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0073, Japan

local favorite restaurant

Giontei

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4.9
Japan, 〒605-0078 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Tominagachō, 146SAKIZO祇園縄手ビル 101

Italian

Freestyle Italian Restaurant DA CIRO

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4.9
Japan, 〒605-0073 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Kitagawa, ２６６ ５階

good restaurant

Kyoto Tempura Tententen Pontocho

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4.9
Japan, 〒604-8017 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Zaimokuchō, １８３−１ 先斗町92ビル 1階

French bistro

Bistrot atout

$$
4.7
495 Shimokawarachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan

Italian

UNOMi

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4.9
Japan, 〒604-8016 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Shimokorikichō, １９９−２ てるや小路 203

good restaurant

Kyoto Charcoal Eel Suisen Gion Yasaka

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4.8
467 Maruyamachō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0071, Japan

good restaurant

GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Gion Yasaka

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4.8
492-19 Kiyoichō, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0821, Japan

good restaurant

Teppan Tavern Tenamonya

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4.8
Japan, 〒605-0074 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Gionmachi Minamigawa, ５３７−２ B1F

good restaurant

GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Pontocho Honten

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4.8
188 Zaimokuchō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8017, Japan

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