About Kyoto
There is something very serene about Kyoto, deeply embedded in its everyday life.
For centuries, Kyoto has nurtured its elegant simplicity in parallel with its aesthetics of cleanliness. These are expressed in practices that are integrated both into daily life and in how guests are welcomed.
With your help, this culture can be passed down to future generations. Please enjoy sightseeing in Kyoto while showing consideration for the local community.
Home to esteemed historical sites, Kyoto is known for its profound serenity and timeless allure. The various forms of art and hospitality practiced here are intrinsically linked to Japan's culture. Understanding its value is what drives both locals and visitors to endeavor to preserve it. See what part you can play in passing down Kyoto's spirit for another thousand years.
Read moreFollow these guidelines to deepen your appreciation for Kyoto while you engage in sustainable tourism.
Support the transmission and development of the history, culture, and traditions of Kyoto by respecting the daily life of residents and behaving in accordance with local rules and customs.
Protect the beautiful, natural landscape and townscape of Kyoto as well as the global environment: Show consideration for the local natural environment and scenic landscape while engaging in environmentally friendly tourism.
Make your visit to Kyoto a valuable experience. This is your chance to learn about another region’s community and engage in mutual cultural appreciation. Feel free to actively interact with the people and community of Kyoto and inform others of the charms of Kyoto.
Protect yourself and others by exercising caution about natural disasters, infectious diseases, or accidents. Take appropriate actions in the event of an emergency.
The key to sustainable sightseeing is making good use of public transportation. In Kyoto, your public transportation options will take you to all ends of the city. Here are our guides on how to get around by train, bus, taxi, and bicycle.
Before boarding public transportation, have your luggage stored or transported so that you can enjoy "hands-free" sightseeing.
Luggage ServicesProtect the beautiful, natural landscape and townscape of Kyoto as well as the global environment: Show consideration for the local natural environment and scenic landscape while engaging in environmentally friendly tourism.
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour
Sustainable Activities
Tours / Town Walking Tours
Traditional Skills / Crafts / Culture Eastern Kyoto City
Western Kyoto City
Complete Fushimi Inari Taisha Night Tour: The world of Mount Inari with “breathtaking views, mysteries and grandeur”
Traditional Skills / Crafts / Culture
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Tours / Town Walking Tours
Outdoors Hidden Gems of Kyoto
Kyoto: Arashiyama Walking Tour with Local Guide
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Tours / Town Walking Tours Central Kyoto City
Western Kyoto City
Karakami cards printing, Karakami stampbook making
Art / Music
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Traditional Skills / Crafts / Culture Central Kyoto City
Kyoto: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine Walking Tour with Guide
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Tours / Town Walking Tours Central Kyoto City
Hidden Gems of Kyoto
The Art of Ikebana: Flower Arranging in a Historic Ryokan
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Traditional Skills / Crafts / Culture Central Kyoto City
Kyoto's landscapes draw your attention to the quiet changes of the seasons. Greenery permeates the city, and deeper ventures into the heart of nature are only a short distance away.
Read moreStaying in Kyoto for a longer period of time makes it easier to understand the area’s culture and enjoy it as if you live here. It’s a sustainable tourism measure that benefits both Kyoto and you.
By choosing accommodations with the Kyoto Guidelines label, you can contribute to local tourism sustainability.
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There are always new, sustainable ways to enjoy Kyoto. These stories will give you some ideas for how to make the most of a trip to Kyoto, both now and in the far future.
Sustainable Tourism MK Taxi and TikTok launch “UNOFFICIAL TOURISM” project to promote hidden spots of Kyoto in multiple languages
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Art & Culture
Sustainable Tourism The hand-painted Yuzen technique lives on in denim, disseminating the traditions of Kyoto across generations and countries [Kyoto Tourism Today]
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Sustainable Tourism Promoting sustainable tourism by disseminating the new attractions of the ancient capital with the “Randen” streetcar line, a favorite of local residents [Kyoto Tourism Today]
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Accommodations
Sustainable Tourism Connecting with the city and conveying to visitors the spirit of living in the moment that embodies Kyoto culture [Kyoto Tourism Today]
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Food & Drink
Sustainable Tourism Providing hospitality born from communication between people through Uji tea [Kyoto Tourism Today]
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Food & Drink
Sustainable Tourism Help protect Kyoto’s historical scenery and receive a Preserve Kyoto dining voucher [PR]
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Art & Culture
Sustainable Tourism Acting as a bridge between the local community and the world while providing high-quality services rooted in a spirit of hospitality and diversity [Kyoto Tourism Today]
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Sustainable Tourism A row of traditional wooden tenement houses that support young artists, and what the scenes of everyday life here convey to visitors [Kyoto Tourism Today]
Read ArticleHow would you like to craft your upcoming stay in Kyoto? These topics will help you plan where and how to spend your time, whether you are new to Kyoto or a seasoned visitor.
Knowing Kyoto a little deeper will help you make the most of your trip.
Preserving Kyoto is a shared responsibility. See here for what to keep in mind.
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