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: 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 fitTraditional dance show舞A short evening show of music, dance and tea. A simple way to see the arts.because art and design, indoor and immersive芸art and design屋indoor and immersive1.5 hGood 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 fitZen meditation session禅A short guided sit with a monk in a quiet hall.because temples, indoor and immersive寺temples屋indoor and immersive1 hGood fitCraft workshop: dyeing or ceramics工Try a local craft with a teacher and take your work home.because art and design, indoor and immersive芸art and design屋indoor and immersive2 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 fitPhilosopher's Path walk道A stone path beside a canal with cherry trees and small temples. Best in spring.because temples山nature寺temples1.5 hOkay 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山nature寺temples1.5 hOkay fitCycling in the east side輪The city is flat. Rent a bicycle and cover many temples in one day.because temples山nature寺temples3 hOkay 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山nature寺temples1.5 hOkay fitKyoto Aquarium魚An inland aquarium near the station with river animals and a dolphin show. Good in the rain.because indoor and immersive山nature屋indoor and immersive2.5 hOkay 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.because indoor and immersive屋indoor and immersive遊anime and games3 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
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