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3 Reviews Depending on how many days you are staying in Kyoto, map out the places you are going to see. The temples are located in different areas: 1. Higashiyama Area - The attractions around this area...
6 Reviews The Kyoto SGG Club,Goodwill Guide Volunteer Services of Kyoto, and the Rotary International District 2650 Club of Kyoto are giving away free maps to tourists in Kyoto. The map is in black and white...
2 Reviews i found a nice place where you can use free internet, for an hour at a time..its "Campus Plaza" near the Kyoto station. if you exit the station on the north side, turn left and you will end up on a...
1 Review DONT BE SHY ABOUT TAKING PEOPLES PHOTOS. In politically correct Australia, we fear taking peoples photos. So I have to do it as candidly as possible. But in Japan, Kyoto in particular - it was more...
arianne_1504 Says: Are you hungry yet? No. How about now? No. And now? No. Are you peckish yet? No. What about some food? No.I had to laugh at the amount of food shops in Kyoto!...
Rabbityama Says: In 1994, 17 sites were together designated UNESCO Heritage sites under the title "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto". This includes two sites in Uji (Byodoin...
Rabbityama Says: You can spend a lot of money in Kyoto visiting all of the various temples, but there are also many great places you can go for free! Here are some tips for...
Rabbityama Says: Although the spring cherry blossoms are given much more attention, Kyoto is an excellent place to visit in the autumn; the leaves are gorgeous! The leaves often...
Rabbityama Says: Cherry blossom viewing has been an important part of Japanese culture for hundreds of years, so naturally, many visitors to Japan want to experience this part...
j-san Says: "There are approximately 48,000 Machiya within Kyoto, and most of them are more than 100 years old. However, much like many other traditional architecture...
Gili_S Says: Kyoto is probably the most wanted city in Japan for tourist especially compare to its size. It is fantastic city for the tourist as it is not too big or crowded...
Gili_S Says: There is beautiful river across the city in Kyoto, depends of course on the time of the season how much water will be flooding there but it is was nice place to...
xaver Says: The best thing I could do in Tokyo was simply getting lost in its small streets around Gyon.In particular I can reccommend the street that goes from Kiyomizu...
ronniedaminiXten1o Says: Go during the autumn (early Oct - mid Nov, depends on places). You will see lots autumn leaves on the road and the trees is all color with red, brown and green....
Bring cash instead of credit cards
joiwatani Says: Most of the stores in the outskirts of Tokyo and/or Kyoto don't accept credit cards so it is best to carry the yen all the time. Also, even the bigger stores...
sandrafiza Says: So, is Kyoto a walkable city to see the sites or will I need to get on buses between places? I don't mind walking. Hummmmm. I don't remember whether Kyoto ia a...
joiwatani Says: Kyoto City Bus One Day CardThe price for this bus card is 500 Yen for adults and 250 Yen for children. It can be used on all the Kyoto City Bus lines withing...
Sign up for cellphone at Narita Airport
joiwatani Says: If you are in Japan for business or for sightseeing tour and wanted to have a cellphone where you can get in touch with your family, friends or business...
If you have three days in Kyoto, skip the Sansumo
joiwatani Says: There are so many things to see in Kyoto, so why not explore them first. I specifically wanted to see all the temples. My biggest mistake on the first day was...
Beware! Kyoto's map is deceptive. All of them!
booklovers Says: As the others mentioned. traveling in Kyoto needs a lot of walking. I can tell you that the map will be deceptive. and generally, map in Kyoto is not draw to...
Maxiediva Says: You will be overwhelmed by the number of temples and shrines and pagodas when you visit Kyoto. Remember to note down the temples you visited - when and time so...
Start early when going to the National Museum
joiwatani Says: Get up early so you can catch the bus if you wanted to get in to the National Museum. During the Spring time and Fall season, Kyoto is a famous destination for...
Take the bus and just hop around
joiwatani Says: Depending on how long you are visiting Kyoto. The most that you should stay in Kyoto is three days so you can see all the temples and not just skim it. There...
daryll Says: Life is so convenient in Japan. I was thirsting for ice cream during the heat spring season. Thankfully vending machine is extremely popular. So I bought an Ice...
Removing your footwear when visiting temples
yukisanto Says: Please wear shoes which are easy to take off and wear. You end up having to remove and put on your shoes each time you visit a temple or shrine as they don't...
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6 Reviews and 743 Opinions We stayed 3 nights at Kyoto Granvia Hotel from Feb. 27 to Mar 1, 2008. We paid Yen 17,600 per night,...
4 Reviews and 708 Opinions This is a starwood hotel, definitly a high standard accomodation that we could afford for a web...
1 Review and 532 Opinions This hotel is situated a seven minutes taxi ride from the train station (about 7-800 yen) and five...
Reviews and photos of Kyoto attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Kyoto sightseeing.
When visiting popular tourist destinations, you cannot miss Japanese students in their uniforms in their school trips.There will be a mandatory group photograph...
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Q: Hi, I am considering buying a 2 week JR Pass for my travels in Japan, but I find it very confusing and have a lot of questions....
A: I also had similar questions about the JR pass prior to my Japan trip. If you do the math, the cost of the 2-week Japan-wide pass would be about the same as a R/T plane...
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Kyoto is a must see for every tourist in Japan!
Kyoto is one of the most beautiful places I have been. So, if you are interested in going to Japan, you must consider going to Kyoto City. Plan to stay there for at least three days to be able to...
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WORLD OF ITS OWN (Kyoto,Nara,Osaka,Himeji & Kobe)
I*T*I*N*E*R*A*R*Y DAY 1 Kyoto (Kiyomizu Dera Temple and Gion Area) DAY 2 Kyoto (Sanjusangendo Temple, Heian Shrine, Nanjenji, Ginkajuji Temple and Karawamachi Area) DAY 3 Kyoto (Kinkajuji Temple,...
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Kyoto became the nation's capital in 794, ushering in the Heian Period. The city was modeled after the Chinese capital Chang-an in a grid and called Heian-kyo. Toji Temple (East Temple) and Saiji...
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In July 2009 we visited Kyoto for few days and had wonderful time exploring this city and its major sites. To most sites you can just walk or take a short bus trip, join me in a city tour as I walk......
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In my opinion Kyoto is one of the most magnificent cities is the world - from what Ive seen so far! Its a beautiful vibrant city where modern life meets old traditional Japan. Twice I have been to...
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