Culture · Asia
Kyoto
Japan
Japan's old imperial capital: 1,600 temples, moss gardens, and wooden machiya lanes in Gion. Go for cherry blossom in early April or maple season in November.
Best time to visit Kyoto
The best time to visit Kyoto is March and April, or October and November.
Quick facts
- Trip type
- Culture
- Region
- Asia
- Budget
- $$$ (on the pricier side)
- Time zone
- Asia/Tokyo (UTC+9 in January)
- Coordinates
- 35°01′N 135°46′E
Known for
Explore Kyoto on the map →Kyoto travel questions
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
The best time to visit Kyoto is March and April, or October and November.
How expensive is Kyoto?
Kyoto is on the pricier side: $$$ on JourneyBay's four-level budget scale, from $ (budget-friendly) to $$$$ (expensive).
What is Kyoto known for?
Kyoto is known for temples, gardens and kaiseki. Japan's old imperial capital: 1,600 temples, moss gardens, and wooden machiya lanes in Gion. Go for cherry blossom in early April or maple season in November.
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