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KYOTO, JAPAN

All You Need to Travel Kyoto Confidently

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Top Hotels

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Best Tours & Activities

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Top Restaurants & Bars

Currency and Culture Tips

Currency & Culture Tips

Hotels

TOP HOTELS

Top 3 Luxury Hotels in Kyoto

Top 3 Mid-Tier Hotels in Kyoto

Top 3 Budget Hotels/Hostels in Kyoto

Activities

TOP TOURS & ATTRACTIONS

Tours

Kyoto Morning Tour

Visit popular sightseeing spots all before noon. Visit Kinkaku-ji Temple and Nijo Castle, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Duration:

4 hours

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine and Sake Tasting Tour

Enjoy walking the street of Fushimi, lined with sake breweries and enjoy sake.

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Duration:

4 hours

Kyoto 1-Day Tour

Visit the Nijo Castle, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kyoto Imperial Palace, Heian Jingu Shrine, Sanjusangen-do Temple, and Kytomizu-dera Temple.

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Duration:

10 hours

Sagano Bamboo Grove & Arashiyama Walking Tour

With Mt. Arashiyama as the backdrop, take a walk through the Sagano Bamboo Grove. Visit the temple gardens of Tenryuji, a World Heritage Site considered as one of Kyoto's best Zen temples. Enjoy panoramic views of Kyoto city from Jojakko-ji Temple.

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Duration:

4 hours

Attractions

Kinkakuji Temple

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Sanjusangendo Temple

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Nijo Castle

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Monkey Park Iwatayama

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Fine Dining

Casual Dining

Bars

CURRENCY, CULTURE, & LANGUAGE TIPS
Currency & Tipping Info
Tipping Etiquette

Tipping Etiquette

Tipping is not customary in Japan and can be considered rude.

Cash vs. Credit Rating

Cash vs. Credit Rating

3 on a scale of 1 to 4 (Credit mostly accepted)

Availability of ATMs

Availability of ATMs

Widely Available

Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate

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Purchasing Power Rating

Purchasing Power Rating

$$$ (Moderately Expensive City)

Currency Name

Currency Name

Yen

Culture Tips
Government Safety Rating
Government Safety Rating
1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Percentage of English Speakers
Percentage of English Speakers
20%
Prevalance of Tourism
Prevalance of Tourism
4: Very High
Experience Level Needed
Experience Level Needed
2: Some Experience Recommended
Taxi Availability
Taxi Availability
4: Widely Available
Population Size
Population Size
1.5 Million
Airports
Airports
Main: Osaka International Airport (ITM)
Type of Outlets
Type of Outlets
Similar to North America plugs with 2 flat parallel pins
Train Stations
Train Stations
Kyoto Station
Vaccinations Needed?
Vaccinations Needed?
No
Time Zone
Time Zone
Japan Standard Time (GMT+9)
Visa Needed?
Visa Needed?
Not required for trips under 90 days
Language & Culture
Language Assistance
Japanese
Konnichiwa
"kon-nee-chee-wah"
Hello
Arigatou
"ah-ree-gah-toh"
Thank You
Onegai shimasu
"oh-neh-gahy shee-mahs"
Please
Bīru
"beeru"
Beer

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