Kyoto京都

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Kyoto in JulyA hard time to go

Weather: Hot · 24 to 32 °C
Rain: Wet · Comfortable air
Events: Rainy season
What to pack: Light clothes, water and a hand fan. Add a rain jacket and shoes that can get wet.

Our advice: The weather is difficult for your interests. Plan indoor days or think about other dates. 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+ 4 moreShow fewer

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Good fitKyoto StationA big modern hub with trains to everywhere, shops and many hotels.because shopping家Families独Solo友Friends¥¥

Good fitGion and HigashiyamaOld wooden streets, tea houses and big temples on the hill. The most traditional area.because art and design恋Couples独Solo¥¥¥

Good fitKawaramachi and NishikiThe central shopping and food area, with a covered market and many bars.because shopping友Friends恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitArashiyamaA river, a bamboo grove and mountain temples at the west edge. Quiet at night.because nature恋Couples独Solo¥¥

Good fitKita: Kinkaku-ji and KitanoA quiet north side with the Golden Pavilion, small shops and local food.because art and design独Solo恋Couples家Families¥

Reading for this place

Festivals6 min readGion Matsuri: a Kyoto July explainerGion Matsuri is Kyoto's major summer festival, held in July. Learn what the parades are, how the festival works and how to watch it without getting lost.About 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 place

Guides5 min readHimeji Castle: a day trip from Osaka or KyotoHow to spend a day at Himeji Castle from Osaka or Kyoto: the castle, the garden next door, the route and what to check first.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.