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All 7 Kyoto guides

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Essentials 28 Things to Do in Kyoto, Timed to Beat the Crowds The best things to do in Kyoto: Fushimi Inari at dawn, Kiyomizu-dera at 6am, Nishiki Market, the monthly markets, sento and festivals, with prices. 11 October 2026 Essentials Where to Eat in Kyoto: Tofu, Kaiseki, Ramen and Sake Where to eat in Kyoto: yudofu by Nanzen-ji, saba-zushi in Gion, ramen by the station, sweets in Kitano and sake in Fushimi, with prices and booking tips. 11 October 2026 Day trip Best Day Trips from Kyoto (2026), With Trains and Fares The best day trips from Kyoto are Nara, Uji, Kurama, Himeji and Amanohashidate. Here's the train, the time and the fare for each, checked in October 2026. 11 October 2026 Essentials Kyoto Travel Tips: 25 Things to Know Before You Go Kyoto travel tips: ICOCA and the ¥1,100 day pass, beating the bus crowds, what to book months ahead, temple manners, cash, weather by month and luggage. 11 October 2026

Where to stay 1

Where to stay Where to Stay in Kyoto: Kawaramachi, Gion or Kyoto Station? Short answer: Kawaramachi for a first trip, Gion for atmosphere, Kyoto Station for short stays and day trips by train. Eight areas compared by station. 11 October 2026

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Essentials Kyoto Weather by Month: Temperatures, Rain and What to Pack Kyoto weather month by month from the Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991 to 2020 normals: highs, lows, rainfall and rainy days, and which months suit a trip. 18 October 2026 Essentials Osaka to Kyoto by Train: JR, Hankyu, Keihan or Shinkansen Osaka to Kyoto by train compared: JR Special Rapid, Hankyu, Keihan and the shinkansen, with times, fares, passes and which suits your Kyoto hotel area. Updated 18 October 2026