Kyoto street with pagodas and people walking
Welcome to Kyoto — Japan’s cultural heart.

Kyoto, Japan

A pocket guide to wooden machiya lanes, tranquil gardens, and seasonal colour. Use this as your base, then add your own research.

See & Do highlights

See & Do

Fushimi Inari’s vermilion gates, Arashiyama’s bamboo, and temple districts like Higashiyama.

Eat & Drink

Kaiseki, yudōfu, ramen, and matcha desserts—plus cosy izakaya alleys.

Plan

When to visit, getting around with IC cards, etiquette, and basic safety.