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Entrance to the Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art

Jun 26, 20266 min read

Best Museums in Kyoto for Contemporary Art, Traditional Sake and Popular Manga

Fall colors next to Togetsukyo Bridge in the Arashiyama district in Kyoto.

Jun 19, 202610 min read

15 of the Best Things to Do in Kyoto

Ryōan-ji Buddhist temple with zen rock garden with tourists emerging and summer trees

Jun 8, 20267 min read

The Best Time to Visit Kyoto

A Japanese temple overlooking a city

May 24, 20267 min read

The Best Neighborhoods to Visit in Kyoto

Red gates on a path lined with trees showing fall foliage

May 22, 20266 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Getting Around Kyoto

People walk through a gate at a Japanese palace complex into a courtyard.

May 21, 202610 min read

A Guide to Kyoto's Imperial Palace

People walk along the embankment path beside a river lined with flowers and plants in bloom in the sunshine.

May 19, 20265 min read

14 Free Things to Do in Kyoto

A temple is covered in gold leaf, pictured in front of a pond and surrounded by trees.

May 7, 202612 min read

11 Must-Visit Temples and Shrines in Kyoto

Two men looking at Kyoto Imperial Palace (which is situated in a rectangular enclosure) in Kyoto city, as seen from the peak of Daimonjiyama, Japan.

Mar 27, 202610 min read

7 Top Hikes in Kyoto for Scenic Views and Cultural Encounters

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Shinto Shrine. Senbon Torii red gate.

Mar 26, 20267 min read

Guide to Fushimi Inari

NARA, JAPAN - November 5, 2021 A historic temple in Nara with beautiful autumn foliage, A nostalgic space with a Buddha statue standing in the back, Hasedera Temple, License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-02-20T21:52:43.000Z, User: katelyn.perry_lone...

Feb 11, 20269 min read

The Best Day Trips from Kyoto

People are seen through the gate of a castle congregating in an inner courtyard. Elaborate gold decorations cover the gate and eaves of the temple beyond the courtyard.

Feb 6, 20268 min read

17 Essential Things to Know Before Traveling to Kyoto in 2026

Fushimi Inari Taisha, a Shintō shrine in Kyoto, Japan. Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Jan 26, 202614 min read

5 Best Japan Itineraries for an Unforgettable Experience

Lake of Ginkaku-ji temple in Kyoto. mjols84/Shutterstock

Jul 11, 20256 min read

How to Visit Kyoto on a Budget

Kyoto’s temples are magical for visitors of all ages. arif3179/Shutterstock

Jul 11, 20257 min read

How to Visit Kyoto with Kids

Our writers help you choose which Japanese city to visit. RichLegg/Getty Images; Rintaro Kanemoto for Lonely Planet

Mar 4, 20257 min read

Tokyo vs Kyoto: Which Japanese City Should You Visit First?

Kaiseki ryōri is a haute cuisine, multi-course dining experience. KPG_Payless / Shutterstock

Mar 22, 20226 min read

The Best Places in Kyoto to Try Traditional Food and Drinks

A green garden space in Kyoto, Japan

Nov 26, 20216 min read

Your Guide to Kyoto's Most Beautiful Parks

A view of the bustling city of Tokyo, Japan

Feb 17, 20219 min read

Riding Japan’s "New Golden Route": The Vibrant Cities of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka

Ramen is but one of the tasty and inexpensive dishes on your Kyoto menu. Westend61 / Getty Images

Mar 12, 20206 min read

Best Places to Eat in Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan - July 24 2023 : Gion Matsuri Festival, Hanagasa Junko Parade. Flower Umbrella Procession of float parade on the city street., License Type: media, Download Time: 2025-05-22T14:15:17.000Z, User: lonelyplanetmedia, Editorial: true, purchase_order: 65050 - Digital Destinations and Articles, job: Global Publishing WIP, client: Global Publishing WIP, other: Pia Peterson Haggarty // SS Comp Ingestion

Oct 30, 20192 min read

Kyoto Cracks Down on Photography in Famous Geisha Neighbourhood Gion

A fall view of Mt Fuji from the Chureito Pagoda near Tokyo, Japan.

Jun 15, 20177 min read

A Guide to Romantic Japan: Where to Eat, Stay, Love

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