Light clothes, water and a hand fan. Add a small umbrella.
Our advice: The weather is difficult for your interests. Plan indoor days or think about other dates. 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 fitKimono rental and a walk着Wear a kimono for the day and walk in the old streets. Shops include hair and shoes.because temples, art and design芸art and design寺temples4 hGood fitEvening temple light-up夜In some seasons temples open at night with lights on the trees. Check the dates.because temples, art and design寺temples芸art and design2 hGood fitPhilosopher's Path walk道A stone path beside a canal with cherry trees and small temples. Best in spring.because temples, nature山nature寺temples1.5 hGood 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 temples, nature山nature寺temples1.5 hGood fitCycling in the east side輪The city is flat. Rent a bicycle and cover many temples in one day.because temples, nature山nature寺temples3 hGood fitKyoto Imperial Palace park苑A very large green park in the middle of the city, with wide gravel paths and old gates.because temples, nature山nature寺temples1.5 hOkay fitTraditional dance show舞A short evening show of music, dance and tea. A simple way to see the arts.because art and design芸art and design1.5 hOkay fitMatcha sweets and a tea house茶Green tea parfaits, soft serve and warm sweets. Kyoto is known for this tea.because art and design食food芸art and design1 hOkay fitZen meditation session禅A short guided sit with a monk in a quiet hall.because temples寺temples1 hOkay fitCraft workshop: dyeing or ceramics工Try a local craft with a teacher and take your work home.because art and design芸art and design2 hOkay fitKyoto Aquarium魚An inland aquarium near the station with river animals and a dolphin show. Good in the rain.because nature山nature2.5 hOkay fitKaiseki multi-course dinner懐A set meal of small seasonal dishes. It is a special meal, so book well ahead.食food2 hOkay fitFushimi sake district tasting酒Old breweries by a canal where you can taste local sake in small cups.食food夜nightlife2 hOkay fitHome cooking class料Make sushi or home dishes with a local teacher, then eat what you made.食food3 hOkay 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
