NipponPlan · Kyoto

Kyoto in AprilA good time to go

Weather: Mild · 9 to 20 °C
Rain: Some rain · Dry air
Events: Golden Week holidays, Cherry blossom
What to pack: Light layers. Add a small umbrella.

Our advice: The weather suits your trip. Book early if the dates fall in a busy week. Better months for your interests: January, February, November.

The old capital: temples, gardens, geisha districts and quiet lanes. Spring and autumn are very busy, so start early.

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Good fitNintendo Museum (Uji)遊Games and toys from the first cards to today. Entry is by timed ticket, and a lottery may decide who gets one.because anime and games屋indoor and immersive遊anime and games3 h

Okay fitTraditional dance show舞A short evening show of music, dance and tea. A simple way to see the arts.芸art and design屋indoor and immersive1.5 h

Okay fitKimono rental and a walk着Wear a kimono for the day and walk in the old streets. Shops include hair and shoes.芸art and design寺temples4 h

Okay fitKaiseki multi-course dinner懐A set meal of small seasonal dishes. It is a special meal, so book well ahead.食food2 h

Okay fitMatcha sweets and a tea house茶Green tea parfaits, soft serve and warm sweets. Kyoto is known for this tea.食food芸art and design1 h

Okay fitEvening temple light-up夜In some seasons temples open at night with lights on the trees. Check the dates.寺temples芸art and design2 h

Okay fitZen meditation session禅A short guided sit with a monk in a quiet hall.寺temples屋indoor and immersive1 h

Okay fitPhilosopher's Path walk道A stone path beside a canal with cherry trees and small temples. Best in spring.山nature寺temples1.5 h

Okay fitFushimi sake district tasting酒Old breweries by a canal where you can taste local sake in small cups.食food夜nightlife2 h

Okay fitHome cooking class料Make sushi or home dishes with a local teacher, then eat what you made.食food3 h

Okay fitCraft workshop: dyeing or ceramics工Try a local craft with a teacher and take your work home.芸art and design屋indoor and immersive2 h

Okay fitLate-night ramen after dinner夜A bowl of rich ramen to end a night out. Many shops open until late.食food夜nightlife1 h

Okay fitMoss garden at a quiet temple苔Some temples keep moss gardens and ask you to reserve and copy a sutra. A slow, calm morning.山nature寺temples1.5 h