Kyoto is a city on the island of Honshu. It was once the capital of Japan. Kyoto is famous for its classical Buddhist temples, gardens, royal palaces, and wooden houses. It is the best way to explore Japan traditionally. Kyoto also has the best cuisine, kaiseki ryori.
You should stay for at least 2-3 days in Kyoto. The city is primarily walkable, but you can book a taxi to visit the bamboo forest and some of the temples outside the city.
Best things to do in Kyoto:
- Arashiyama bamboo forest
- kiyomizu dera niomon gate
- ninenzaka street
- nishiki market
- sannenaka path
- Hokan Ji Gojunoto
- fushimi inari
- otago nenbutsu ji temple
Other best places to visit while you’re in Kyoto
- pontocho alley
- Gion Tatsumi Bridge
- vermillion cafe
- fukurou speakeasy bar
- togetsukyo bridge
- Saga Toriimoto preserved street
Tips for the trip to Kyoto
Kyoto and Osaka are not far from each other. You can stay in Osaka and explore Kyoto during the day. The downtown area of Kyoto is near Kawaramachi Station. The Teramachi Street is the main shopping centre where souvenir shops and kimono shops can be found.
Yoy can take a bus or subway to explore the city. Uber is uncommon in Japan; you can book Didi or Japan Taxi instead. During the cherry blossom season, everywhere gets crowded, but you can enjoy the city by going to any garden.
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