Kyoto京都

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

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

Great fitMatcha sweets and a tea house茶Green tea parfaits, soft serve and warm sweets. Kyoto is known for this tea.because food, Couples食food1 h

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

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

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

Great 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.because nature, Couples山nature寺temples1.5 h

Great fitKyoto Imperial Palace park苑A very large green park in the middle of the city, with wide gravel paths and old gates.because nature, Couples山nature1.5 h

Great fitKyoto Aquarium魚An inland aquarium near the station with river animals and a dolphin show. Good in the rain.because nature, Couples山nature屋indoor and immersive2.5 h

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

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

Good fitKimono rental and a walk着Wear a kimono for the day and walk in the old streets. Shops include hair and shoes.because Couples芸art and design4 h

Good fitEvening temple light-up夜In some seasons temples open at night with lights on the trees. Check the dates.because Couples寺temples2 h

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

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

Good fitCycling in the east side輪The city is flat. Rent a bicycle and cover many temples in one day.because Couples寺temples3 h

Okay 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.遊anime and games屋indoor and immersive3 h

Reading for this place

Guides5 min readArashiyama in a half day, away from the crowdsArashiyama is busy at midday. Go early for the bamboo grove, walk the river and choose one temple garden. Here is a half day that avoids the worst crowds.About this placeGuides5 min readKawaramachi and Pontocho: a shopping and evening walkA walk from the afternoon arcades to the Kamo riverbank and the lanes of Pontocho at dusk, with dinner, respect for the district and a plan for late nights.About this placeGuides6 min readTen days across Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and OsakaA ten-day first trip through Tokyo, Hakone, Kyoto and Osaka: the order, the nights, the food and the train days that need a check.About this place