Highlights of Kyoto
Welcome to Kyoto
Kyoto is old Japan writ large: atmospheric temples, sublime gardens, traditional teahouses and geisha scurrying to secret liaisons.
Highlights in Kyoto
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Day tours
Lonely Planet Experience
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Kyoto Tour: City of Culture
Starting at$152
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Lonely Planet Experiences Private Kyoto Lanes & Lanterns Tour
Starting at$184
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Kyoto in One Day Tour with Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple
Starting at$129
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Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
Starting at$143
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Kyoto Cultural Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Geisha District
Starting at$65
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Kyoto Wakwak-kan Japanese Tea Ceremony with a Tea Master
Starting at$39
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Kyoto and Nara Tour with Golden Pavilion, Todai-ji from Osaka
Starting at$172
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Introducing Kyoto
Amazing hotels and hostels
We've pre-picked the best hotels, hostels and bed and breakfasts to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.
Food and drink
- Kanei in Imperial Palace & AroundNoodles
- Omen in Northern HigashiyamaNoodles
- Giro Giro Hitoshina in Downtown KyotoKaiseki
- Menami in Downtown KyotoJapanese
- Kazariya in Imperial Palace & AroundSweets
- Café Bibliotec Hello! in Downtown KyotoCafe
- Goya in Northern HigashiyamaOkinawan
- Yoshikawa in Downtown KyotoTempura
- Honke Owariya in Downtown KyotoNoodles
- Shigetsu in Arashiyama & SaganoVegetarian
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Travel guides
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Kyoto activities
$104City Highlights
Kyoto Lanes & Lanterns
The true magic of Kyoto comes alive at the end of the day, when past and present...
City Highlights
$152Culture & History
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Kyoto Tour: City of Culture
Kyoto may no longer be the...
Culture & History
$184City Highlights
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Kyoto Lanes & Lanterns Tour
The true magic of Kyoto...
City Highlights
$129Day Trips & Excursions
Kyoto in One Day Tour with Nijo Castle and Kiyomizu Temple
Discover tranquil temples,...
Day Trips & Excursions
$143Day Trips & Excursions
Kyoto and Nara Day Trip from Kyoto including Nijo Castle
Explore the cultural treasures of...
Day Trips & Excursions
$65Cultural & Theme Tours
Kyoto Cultural Half-Day Small-Group Tour with Geisha District
Savor the beauty and charm...
Cultural & Theme Tours