Kyoto City Official Travel Guide

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Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

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Nature

Getting out of the city center, you’ll understand that Kyoto is a city that has developed together with nature.

People

Enrich your experience by learning about those who are carrying on tradition and developing a new culture.

Street

Street Guide

Here, discover the streets beloved by locals, the type that's hard to find in guidebooks.

News

2020.11.16
【NEW】Introducing our new video on Kyoto’s hospitality traditions: “Kyoto’s Promise: Enhance Your Well-being”
2021.01.14
The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

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What’s New in Kyoto

The ❛new normal❜ for tourism in Kyoto

07Jan2021

Hotel and temple in one?! A calming, new style of accommodation. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawa ...

14Dec2020

[Kisshokaryo now open in front of Fushimi-Inari Station!] Discover the unique charm of kinako w ...

08Dec2020

The Kyoto Trail －Distance yourself from the city ー

04Dec2020

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

01Dec2020

Choose your brew right away by its label! And fall in love at first taste with Kyoto Brewing Co ...

25Nov2020

Rokusei Owner-Chef, Hiroyuki Horiba: In Search of the Elegant Gastronomy of the Court

14Sep2020

Panasonic Meets Crafts: Home-appliances that will resonate and enhance our everyday lives, desi ...

01Sep2020

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

09Jul2020

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

08Jul2020

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Social Activities

Social activities for sustainable development

The ❛new normal❜ for tourism in Kyoto

Hotel and temple in one?! A calming, new style of accommodation. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawa ...

The Kyoto Trail －Distance yourself from the city ー

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

A modern secondhand shop connecting past and present in Kyoto’s Gion District

The Essence of Sustainable Business as Taught by Japanese History and Culture: E4G Report

Demachi: A place for open coverstaion between students and the community.

Social activities for sustainable development

The ❛new normal❜ for tourism in Kyoto

Hotel and temple in one?! A calming, new style of accommodation. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawa ...

The Kyoto Trail －Distance yourself from the city ー

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

A modern secondhand shop connecting past and present in Kyoto’s Gion District

The Essence of Sustainable Business as Taught by Japanese History and Culture: E4G Report

Demachi: A place for open coverstaion between students and the community.

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Art &Craft

A city with traditional crafts and innovative art

Panasonic Meets Crafts: Home-appliances that will resonate and enhance our everyday lives, desi ...

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

The Traditional Machiya Townhouse that Kept The Culture of Kyoto Furniture Alive is Reborn with ...

Kyoto’s Chic Ajiki Alley! A Hole-in-the-Wall for Young Artists Amongst Retro Tenement Houses

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

A city with traditional crafts and innovative art

Panasonic Meets Crafts: Home-appliances that will resonate and enhance our everyday lives, desi ...

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Night-Time is Shopping Time Browse for Souvenirs

Fill The Soul with Art A Cultural Night at The Museum

Recreating The Beauty of Kimono in Modern Times—The Fashion Potential of Upcycling

The Traditional Machiya Townhouse that Kept The Culture of Kyoto Furniture Alive is Reborn with ...

Kyoto’s Chic Ajiki Alley! A Hole-in-the-Wall for Young Artists Amongst Retro Tenement Houses

Make Art a Natural Part of Your Life with This New Kyoto “Art Hotel”

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Temples & Shrines

Highlighted temples & shirines, including 17 World Heritage Sites

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

Won’t You Experience Zen with Candy? The Taizo-in Temple Official Guide

Hokongo-in Temple Garden, Kyoto

Keishun-in Temple Garden(Subtemple of Myoshin-ji)

Highlights of Yasaka Shrine - Power Spots of Beauty and Love!

Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine: Beautiful Shrine to The God of Water; Sacred Place for Matchmaking!

Highlighted temples & shirines, including 17 World Heritage Sites

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act One】Sanzen-in Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Two】Mibu-dera Temple

Listen with your mind’s eye 〜SOUND TRIP〜【Act Three】Kifune-jinja Shrine

Won’t You Experience Zen with Candy? The Taizo-in Temple Official Guide

Hokongo-in Temple Garden, Kyoto

Keishun-in Temple Garden(Subtemple of Myoshin-ji)

Highlights of Yasaka Shrine - Power Spots of Beauty and Love!

Kyoto’s Kifune Shrine: Beautiful Shrine to The God of Water; Sacred Place for Matchmaking!

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Historic Sites

Old buildings still in use, which create the unique landscape of Kyoto

Recommended model itineraries The shape of travel “Exploring the aesthetics of ancient people”

Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum, Kyoto

The Charms and Unique Hospitality of A Traditional Ryokan with 200 Years of History: Hiiragiya ...

An Inn at The Heart of Kyoto with Superb Cuisine from A Brilliant Past: Chorakukan

You’ll Want to Stay Here Once, A Traditional Kyoto Inn Alive with The Spirit of The Tea Ceremon ...

Old buildings still in use, which create the unique landscape of Kyoto

Recommended model itineraries The shape of travel “Exploring the aesthetics of ancient people”

Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum, Kyoto

The Charms and Unique Hospitality of A Traditional Ryokan with 200 Years of History: Hiiragiya ...

An Inn at The Heart of Kyoto with Superb Cuisine from A Brilliant Past: Chorakukan

You’ll Want to Stay Here Once, A Traditional Kyoto Inn Alive with The Spirit of The Tea Ceremon ...

See&Do

Coffee & Matcha

Retro coffee shops, unique coffee stands, and places where you can casually enjoy Matcha

[Saryo Housen] Japanese Sweets – as Delicate as A Jewel

[Kaikado Cafe] By Historic Tea Caddy Maker Traditional Kyoto Crafts

[Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo] Enjoy Yokan at An Established Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) Shop with A ...

[Somushi]The Story of Kyoto’s First Korean Teahouse

[Kasagiya] The Elegant Sweetness and Fluffy Texture of Ohagi (Pounded Rice Covered in Red Bean ...

Retro coffee shops, unique coffee stands, and places where you can casually enjoy Matcha

[Saryo Housen] Japanese Sweets – as Delicate as A Jewel

[Kaikado Cafe] By Historic Tea Caddy Maker Traditional Kyoto Crafts

[Toraya Karyo Kyoto Ichijo] Enjoy Yokan at An Established Wagashi (Japanese Sweets) Shop with A ...

[Somushi]The Story of Kyoto’s First Korean Teahouse

[Kasagiya] The Elegant Sweetness and Fluffy Texture of Ohagi (Pounded Rice Covered in Red Bean ...

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Foodies

Food ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to international fusion with a twist of Kyoto-style cuisine

[Kisshokaryo now open in front of Fushimi-Inari Station!] Discover the unique charm of kinako w ...

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

Rokusei Owner-Chef, Hiroyuki Horiba: In Search of the Elegant Gastronomy of the Court

[Kyoto Beer Lab] Home Brewed Kyoto Craft Beer on The Bank of The Takasegawa River

World’s First Vegan Ramen was Sustainable Before It was Cool

Food ranging from traditional Japanese cuisine to international fusion with a twist of Kyoto-style cuisine

[Kisshokaryo now open in front of Fushimi-Inari Station!] Discover the unique charm of kinako w ...

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

Rokusei Owner-Chef, Hiroyuki Horiba: In Search of the Elegant Gastronomy of the Court

[Kyoto Beer Lab] Home Brewed Kyoto Craft Beer on The Bank of The Takasegawa River

World’s First Vegan Ramen was Sustainable Before It was Cool

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Street Guide

Daitokuji-dori Street

Nestled to the northwest of downtown Kyoto and west of the Kamogawa River along ...

Umekoji

Kyoto—a city where each area is colored by unique culture and history. Man ...

Ryoma-dori arcade street

Kyoto—a city where each area is colored by unique culture and history ...

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Creative People
in Kyoto

Enrich your experience by learning about those who are carrying on tradition and developing a new culture.

Ticket & Campaign

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto Campaign!

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Insider Blog

Enhance your trip with these hard-to-find tips and tricks while you explore Kyoto

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Practical Information

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News
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News

【NEW】Introducing our new video on Kyoto’s hospitality traditions: “Kyoto’s Promise: Enhance Your Well-being”

The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

Dig into Kyoto

The ❛new normal❜ for tourism in Kyoto

Hotel and temple in one?! A calming, new style of accommodation. Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Kawa ...

[Kisshokaryo now open in front of Fushimi-Inari Station!] Discover the unique charm of kinako w ...

The Kyoto Trail －Distance yourself from the city ー

The “new normal” of hotel buffets—a true delight! [All Day Dining “RAQOU” at The Westin Miyako ...

Choose your brew right away by its label! And fall in love at first taste with Kyoto Brewing Co ...

Rokusei Owner-Chef, Hiroyuki Horiba: In Search of the Elegant Gastronomy of the Court

Panasonic Meets Crafts: Home-appliances that will resonate and enhance our everyday lives, desi ...

Robes chiseled by a Buddhist sculptor: Gakyu Miyamoto”

Keeping your social distance in Kyoto

Social Activities

Art &Craft

Temples & Shrines

Historic Sites

Coffee & Matcha

Foodies

Street Guide

Daitokuji-dori Street

Umekoji

Ryoma-dori arcade street

How to GetAround Kyoto

TRAIN

BUS

TAXI

BIKE

Kyo-sensu Fan Shop Owner, Rie Ohnishi: Life & Craft, a Day at Ohnishi Tsune Shoten

Craft Shop, YAMAHON: Searching for Artists’ Works that are Enlivened in Everyday Life

Urushi Lacquer Refiner ,Takuya Tsutsumi : Cruising the Streets on a Lacquered Skateboard

Oke Artisan, Taichi Kondo: The Encounter with the Living National Treasure at Age 29 Paved His Way to Becoming a Japanese Cooper

Bamboo Artisan, Hiroaki Nakagawa: The Not-so-Obvious yet Solid Role that Bamboo Plays in Japanese Culture

Yuzen Textile Dyeing Artist, Sachi Manabe: A New Potential of Yuzen Drawn in Bright Colors

Ticket & Campaign

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto Campaign!

Welcoming tourists back to a safe Kyoto—hospitality in the age of COVID

Kyoto's Promise: Enhance Your Well-Being

[PR] Authentic Geisha Experiences in Kyoto with MAIKOYA

Enjoying Kyogashi, the Traditional Sweets of Kyoto

Stay Home, Feel Kyoto campaign

At This Museum, You Can See and Experience Kyoto’s Traditional Crafts up Close

Our Partners

Practical Information

Destinations by Category

News from Kyoto City

The Current Situation Due to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Kyoto

【NEW】Introducing our new video on Kyoto’s hospitality traditions: “Kyoto’s Promise: Enhance Your Well-being”

KYOTO AUTUMN LEAVES CALENDAR 2020 Now Open!

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How to Get
Around Kyoto

Destinations
by Category

News
from Kyoto City