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Best Places To Stay In Kyoto

Kyoto is packed with great accommodation, but what are the true standouts? Here is a list of what we consider to be the best places to stay in Kyoto, in every price bracket and category. ![The Old Mo

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Best Small Hotels In Kyoto

Kyoto is packed with small hotels that offer close personal service, boutique style and tons of personality. The human scale of these hotels is a perfect match for Kyoto, which is a traditional city w

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Best Value Hotels Kyoto

Some Kyoto hotels cost significantly less than similar hotels in their price class, year in and year out, regardless of the season. Here the best value Kyoto hotels in all price ranges, all personally

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Best Value Kyoto Hotels Kyoto Hotel Bargains

Some Kyoto hotels cost significantly less than similar hotels in their price class, year in and year out, regardless of the season. Here the best value Kyoto hotels in all price ranges, all personally

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Genji Kyoto

This newest addition to the Kyoto scene (opened in April 2022) is a real find as it offers a high level of luxury at reasonable prices. ![Genji Kyoto Hotel](https://photos.smugmug.com/Kyoto/Best-New-

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Kyoto Hotels

Kyoto has a huge range of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes. Here are our top picks in every budget category and class. All of these are personally inspected and chosen based on location, quality

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Kyoto Long Stay Accommodation Monthly Kyoto House Apartment Rental

Have you ever thought about living for a while in Kyoto? Perhaps you want to study something like the tea ceremony. Perhaps you want to write a book. Or, perhaps you just want to try living like a rea

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Kyoto Vacation Rentals

If you'd like your "own" house or apartment while in Kyoto, there are plenty of good vacation rentals to choose from. These include machiya, which are traditional Kyoto houses updated with modern feat

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Where To Stay If Kyoto Is Fully Booked

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.

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Most Romantic Hotels And Ryokan In Kyoto

If you're in search of a romantic hideaway for your Kyoto stay, you've got plenty of great choices. You can choose from intimate ryokan (traditional Japanese inns), sublime hotels, and superbly restor

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Where To Stay In Cherry Blossom Season In Kyoto

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

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Where To Stay In Kyoto

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

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Free Wifi At Starbucks In Japan

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

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Free Wifi In Kyoto

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

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Where To Buy A Sim Card In Kyoto

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

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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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Kyoto Cherry Blossom Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Evening Cherry Blossom Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Fall Foliage Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Five Day Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Foodie Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Garden Lovers Itinerary

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

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Kyoto Itineraries Families Children

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

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Kyoto Itineraries

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

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Kyoto Off Beaten Track Fall Foliage Itinerary

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

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