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 fitUjiA tea town by a river with a famous temple and matcha shops.because shopping

• 鳳 Byodo-in Phoenix Hall
• 抹 Matcha street and tea shops
• 川 Uji River walk

Okay fitNaraA small old capital with a great Buddha and friendly deer in the park.

• 大 Todai-ji Great Buddha Hall
• 鹿 Nara Park deer
• 灯 Kasuga Taisha lantern shrine

Okay fitHimejiThe best-kept castle in Japan, white and large, with a garden next door.

• 城 Himeji Castle main keep
• 庭 Koko-en gardens
• 穴 Local conger eel or oden lunch

Reading for this place

Guides5 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 placePractical5 min readSend your bags ahead to the hotelSending luggage ahead lets you travel light between cities. Learn the options, the labels to use and the items to keep with you.About this placeGuides5 min readNishiki Market and the covered streets of KawaramachiHow to shop and taste your way through Nishiki Market in the morning, then use the covered arcades of Kawaramachi on a rainy day. Tips for families and solo travellers.About this place