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Where To Stay If Kyoto Is Fully Booked
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto's hotels and ryokan can be fully booked in March, April, May, October and November. But don't give up if you can't find a room in Kyoto! You can stay nearby in Osaka, Otsu, Nara or even Nagoya.
Read MoreWhere To Stay In Cherry Blossom Season In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you plan to be in Kyoto for cherry blossom season, it's important that you book your accommodation well in advance. Here are some of the best places to stay for the most convenient access to the ch
Read MoreFree Wifi At Starbucks In Japan
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
You really want data when you're in Japan. Being able to use the online versions of Google Maps, Google Translate and various transport search engines makes life a lot easier when you're exploring. So
Read MoreFree Wifi In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto recently installed dozens of free wifi hotspots throughout the city to make a wifi network permanently available to the general public. I tested the network to see how useful it will be for trav
Read MoreWhere To Stay In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you're wondering where to stay in Kyoto, check our comparison of Kyoto's key areas for places to stay and our rundown of the types of accommodation available in Kyoto. ![Higashiyama historic distr
Read MoreWhere To Buy A Sim Card In Kyoto
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
It used to be easy to buy data-only SIM cards for tourists in Kyoto, but with the closure of Bic Camera, we recommend either buying your SIM card in Tokyo, ordering one online, using an eSIM, or order
Read MoreKyoto Cherry Blossom Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you're in Kyoto during cherry blossom season, it's essential to plan carefully to see the best trees and avoid the worst crowds. My custom cherry blossom itineraries will help you get the most out
Read MoreKyoto Evening Cherry Blossom Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
The best way to avoid the crowds during cherry blossom season is to visit the famous cherry blossom spots in the evening. This evening cherry blossom itinerary is a great way to see some great cherry
Read MoreKyoto Fall Foliage Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is absolutely gorgeous during foliage season, but you'll have to plan carefully to see the best trees and avoid the worst crowds. This two-day itinerary allows you to make the most of this speci
Read MoreKyoto Five Day Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Five days in Kyoto is the perfect amount of time to spend in Kyoto. You can explore the main sightseeing districts and take a daytrip to Nara. This itinerary allows you to get the best out of five ful
Read MoreKyoto Foodie Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
This one-day foodie itinerary is the best way to get inside the world of Kyoto cuisine. It includes three department store food floors, the famed Nishiki Market, and Kyoto's best local shopping street
Read MoreKyoto Garden Lovers Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is the best city in Japan for gardens. You could spend months going from one garden to the next. Here's a collection of Kyoto's finest gardens to gladden the heart of the most ardent garden love
Read MoreKyoto Itineraries Families Children
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto is a fantastic place to travel with children of any age, from infants to teenagers. Best of all, there are plenty of attractions that will please both parents and children. Of course, you'll nee
Read MoreKyoto Itineraries
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Make the most of your Kyoto trip with our Kyoto itineraries for visits lasting 1 day, 2 days, 3 days, 4 days and 5 days, plus tailored Kyoto itineraries for Shoppers, Temple Lovers, Hikers and Garden
Read MoreKyoto Off Beaten Track Fall Foliage Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto's Fall Foliage is incredible, but it can also get very busy at the most famous spots. Here's my off-the-beaten track Fall Foliage itinerary to help you escape the crowds ![Behind the hall of Sh
Read MoreKyoto Off The Beaten Track Itineraries
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Want to wander through Kyoto rarely seen by tourists and really get off the beaten track? Here are two Hidden Kyoto itineraries to show you some of the other faces of the city ![Konchi-in Temple imag
Read MoreKyoto One Day Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you've only got one full day in Kyoto, you'll have to work fast and efficiently. This itinerary allows you to get a good sampling of what the city has to offer in just one day. ![View of cherry bl
Read MoreKyoto One Day Off The Beaten Track Cherry Blossom Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
My one-day Kyoto cherry blossom itinerary lets you escape the crowds and enjoy the blossoms to the full by guiding you to the temples, shrines and gardens that are off the beaten track ![Visitors amo
Read MoreKyoto Romantic Cherry Blossom Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Kyoto's cherry blossoms are naturally romantic. But crowds are not. Here's a great way to enjoy the best of Kyoto's cherry blossoms while avoiding the worst of the crowds. ![Couple walk in the park w
Read MoreKyoto Shoppers Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you like shopping, you'll love Kyoto. It's the best place in Japan to find traditional Japanese arts and crafts, and there are plenty of contemporary goods as well. This is a collection of the best
Read MoreKyoto Temple Lovers Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
With more than a thousand to choose from, you could spend a lifetime in Kyoto exploring temples. Fortunately, with just a few days in the city, you can visit a selection of the very best the city has
Read MoreKyoto Three Day Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Three days in Kyoto allows you to explore the main sightseeing districts and then head off the beaten path into the northern mountains. This is the perfect way to spend three full days in Kyoto. ![Su
Read MoreKyoto Two Day Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Two days in Kyoto allows you to see a lot, but you still have to work efficiently. This itinerary is the way to make the most of two days in Kyoto. ![A couple walks through the bright red Fushimi Ina
Read MoreKyoto Two Day Off The Beaten Track Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you've got two days in Kyoto and want to enjoy the city without the crowds, this off-the-beaten-track itinerary is for you. It's good any time of year, but especially during crowded seasons like sp
Read MoreAmber House Gion Southern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Amber House in Gion is a magical traditional Japanese house on a quite street just steps away from the city's most important sightseeing district. ![Exterior of Amber House](https://photos.smugmug.co
Read MoreMust See Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Want to visit all the must see Kyoto sights in one day? Here's a step by step itinerary to help you get to all of Kyoto's must see places in one day if you're pressed for time. ![Kinkaku-ji Temple im
Read MoreIndigo House Gion Southern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
Indigo House Gion is a former geisha house that has been converted into two sublime vacation rental properties. They offer the unforgettable experience of staying in a traditional yet comfortable Kyot
Read MoreKoto Inn Northern Higashiyama
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
One of the finest vacation rentals in Kyoto, Koto Inn is a lovingly restored Japanese machiya with all the comforts that Western travelers have come to expect. ![](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Ky
Read MoreKyoto Machiya Zeniyacho
- Kyoto
- 29 Aug, 2025
If you want the convenience of a vacation rental with the authenticity of a traditional Japanese house, you'll love Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho. It's a traditional Japanese house that's been divided into
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