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Formerly the Imperial capital of Japan for more than a thousand years, Kyoto is a refined traditional city on the mainland with thousands of classical Buddhist temples, as well as Shinto shrines, gardens, imperial palace, and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of sophisticated dishes, and geisha, often found in the Gion district. There are numerous ryokans in Kyoto, traditional Japanese accommodations, with exquisite Japanese services. Kyoto is famous for traditional crafts such as kyo-yuzen and Nishijin-ori. Both textiles are famous for its use of distinctive and vivid colors seen nowhere else in the world.
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Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto, Japan. It also refers to the mountain across the Ōi River, which forms a backdrop to the di
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a marketplace in downtown Kyoto, located on the east end of Nishikikōji Street, one block north and parallel to Shijō Street and west
Pontocho
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Trails up the mountain to many smaller shrines which span 4 kilometres and take approximately 2 hours to walk up. Inari was originally and remain
Ginkaku-ji
Ginkaku-ji (銀閣寺, lit. "Temple of the Silver Pavilion"), officially named Jishō-ji (慈照寺, lit. "Temple of Shining Mercy"), is a Zen temple in the Sakyo w
Kinkaku-ji
Kinkaku-ji, officially named Rokuon-ji, is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the most popular buildings in Kyoto, attracting many vis
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, formally Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, is a Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto U
Nijo Castle
Nijō Castle (二条城, Nijō-jō) is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru P
Gion
Gion is a district of Kyoto, Japan, originally developed in the Sengoku period, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the ne
- How to Reach Kyoto
- Resorts & City Guide
By Air
There are two main airports to Kyoto from Kansai International Airport, takes 90 minutes and the closet airport is from Kansai International Airport, takes 50 minutes by limousine bus. You can reach from Haneda Airport or Narita Airport to Itami Airport.
By Train
Taking JR Tokaido Shinkansen from Tokyo is the easiest way to get to Kyoto. Hikari trains on the Tokaido Shinkansen takes 2 hours and 40 minutes. The japan Rail Pass is valid on Hikari and Kodama trains . From Osaka to Kyoto, taking a bullet train 15 minutes, by JR or Hankyu line takes 30-50 minutes.
By Car
Renting a car at Tokyo and Driving to Kyoto will take approx 6 hours
By Bus
Taking a highway bus is the cheapest way to get to Kyoto from Tokyo takes about 7-8 hours. There are daytime and overnight buses. Bus leaves from Tokyo station and arrives at Kyoto station.
By Private Transfer
From Tokyo to Kyoto is for long distance drive. Taking Shinkansen or flight would be recommended.
