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Kyoto京都

City guide
Stays
  1. Torii path with lantern at Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto, Japan
  2. Water reflection of Kinkaku-ji Temple a sunny day, Kyoto, Japan
  3. Wooden and bamboo facades of dwellings with sudare in a cobbled street of Gion, perspective effect with vanishing point, Kyoto, Japan
  4. Streets of Gion, Kyoto - Gion7709
  5. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove (Unsplash)
Kyoto in DecemberA good time to go
Weather
Cool · 4 to 12 °C
Rain
Dry · Comfortable air
Events
New Year closures, Autumn leaves
What to pack
Layers and a jacket.

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

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

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食 food夜 nightlife寺 temples買 shopping遊 anime and games山 nature湯 onsen芸 art and design

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Reading for this place

Seasons5 min readArashiyama in autumn: how to beat the crowdsArashiyama is busy in autumn, from October to December. Here is how to plan an early visit, pick a quieter path and check the leaf forecast before you go.About this placeSeasons6 min readAutumn leaves: the timing, city by cityAutumn leaves change colour at different times in each place. Learn how to read the leaf forecast for Kyoto, Nikko and Tokyo and plan a trip with some room to spare.About this placeSeasons5 min readReading a sakura forecast before you bookCherry blossom forecasts change often. Learn the difference between first bloom and full bloom, when forecasts appear and how to book with flexible plans.About this place

Weather by season

Spring春
Mild9 to 20 °CSome rain
Summer夏
Hot23 to 31 °CWet
Autumn秋
Mild15 to 23 °CSome rain
Winter冬
Cool2 to 10 °CDry

Official climate normals (Japan Meteorological Agency), checked 2026-10-04.