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Kyoto Off The Beaten Track Itineraries

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

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Kyoto One Day Itinerary

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

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Kyoto One Day Off The Beaten Track Cherry Blossom Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Shoppers Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Romantic Cherry Blossom Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Temple Lovers Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Three Day Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Two Day Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Two Day Off The Beaten Track Itinerary

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

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Must See Kyoto 1 Day Itinerary

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

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Amber House Gion Southern Higashiyama

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

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Indigo House Gion Southern Higashiyama

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

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Jeugiya

Jeugiya is a magical traditional Japanese home in one of the most atmospheric neighborhoods in Kyoto. With warm service and all the amenities you need, it's a brilliant place to stay in Kyoto. ![Jeug

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Koto Inn Northern Higashiyama

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

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Kyoto Machiya Zeniyacho

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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The Gion Apartment

The Gion Apartments are several well-maintained short-lease apartments in the Miyagawa-cho geisha district. If you like the convenience of having your own apartment when travelling, then the Gion Apa

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The Gion House

The Gion House is actually a lovely old Gion house that's been subdivided into two units, each of which is impeccably decorated. For those who want to the convenience of a vacation rental while in Ky

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The Old Modern

The Old Modern is a superbly renovated early Showa residence that is divided into four wonderfully appointed and spacious suites, each with its own distinctive character. ![The Old Modern Deco Suite

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Bic Camera Kyoto

May 2023: Please note this branch of Bic Camera is now permanently closed. Please see Yodobashi Camera in the Kyoto Station area instead. Bic Camera is the best electronics/camera/computer shop i

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Ishibei Koji Alley Southern Higashiyama

Hands-down the single most beautiful lane in all of Kyoto, Ishibei-koji Lane is like entering another world. ![Isibei-koji Street](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-LPtdPFf/0/aea54dcf/L/i-LPtdPFf-L

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Kabuki Kyotos Minamiza Theater

Kyoto is regarded as the birthplace of kabuki drama. If you are fortunate enough to be in Kyoto when a kabuki show is on, you should definitely experience this lively extravaganza of drama, music and

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Kyocera Museum Of Art

The Kyocera Gallery (formerly Kyocera Museum of Art) is a small museum in southern Kyoto that showcases the history and products of Kyocera Corporation and also hosts ever-changing shows of art. If y

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Kyoto Municipal Museum Of Art Northern Higashiyama

The Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art (formerly Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art) is the best museum in Kyoto (it's only eclipsed by the Kyoto National Museum when the National is holding a special exhibi

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Kyoto Museum Traditional Crafts Fureaikan Northern Higashiyama

The Kyoto Museum of Crafts and Design (formerly Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts or Fureaikan) is a small free museum that showcases the main traditional crafts of Kyoto. It's a great rainy day acti

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Kyoto Railway Museum

The Kyoto Railway Museum is one of the best railway museums anywhere in the world. It's a must for train fans and families with children. Formerly the Umekoji Steam Locomotive Museum, this superb mus

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Kyoto Station Building

The gateway to Kyoto is far more than just a train station: It's an attraction in its own right and it's packed with shops, restaurants and things to see. ![Kyoto Station. Editorial credit: Sean Pavo

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Kyoto Tower

A tacky rocket poised for liftoff on the doorstep of Kyoto Station, this pinnacle of bad taste affords a great view of the city. ![Kyoto Tower. Editorial credit: Korkusung / Shutterstock.com](https:/

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Minamiza Kabuki Theatre

Few theatrical spectacles are as visually stimulating and just plain bizarre as kabuki, and Kyoto's Minamiza Kabuki Theatre is the best place in Japan to see kabuki. ![Kabuki theatre Minamiza. Editor

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National Museum Of Modern Art Northern Higashiyama

Kyoto's National Museum of Modern Art is a reasonably interesting museum that occasionally holds worthwhile special exhibits. ![National Museum Of Modern Art, Kyoto](https://photos.smugmug.com/photos

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Nene No Michi Lane

Nene-no-Michi Lane is a wonderful flagstone walkway that links some of the most important sights in the Southern Higashiyama area. ![Nene-no-Michi walkway. Editorial credit: Pabkov / Shutterstock.com

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