Discover What to Visit in Kyoto in Video (5 minutes)
Here's a beautiful 5-minute video showcasing the main monuments and places to visit in Kyoto.
Here's a beautiful 5-minute video showcasing the main monuments and places to visit in Kyoto.
Frequently asked questions
Kyoto is home to countless must-see sites, including Kinkaku-ji temple (the Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari Shrine with its thousands of vermillion torii gates, the historic Gion district, Ryoan-ji temple and its renowned rock garden, as well as the Arashiyama bamboo grove.
To discover the essentials of Kyoto, a minimum of 3 days is recommended. A week allows for deeper exploration of the city's various districts, temples and natural sites, as well as nearby destinations like Nara or Uji.
Kyoto is magnificent in spring (late March - early April) during cherry blossom season, and in autumn (November) for the vibrant maple leaf colors. Summer is hot and humid, while winter can offer stunning snow-covered views of the temples.
The fastest and most convenient way to reach Kyoto from Tokyo is the Shinkansen (bullet train). The journey takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes on the Nozomi, or 2 hours 40 minutes on the Hikari. The Japan Rail Pass can make this journey very economical.
The 5-minute video is an excellent visual introduction to the monuments and places to visit in Kyoto, but it should be complemented by detailed practical guides covering opening hours, entrance fees, local transportation and the best places to stay and dine.
