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The best advice for planning, and enjoying, your trip to Kyoto, Japan. Find out tips on what to do, when to go, where to stay and more.
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka are only about 55 kilometers away from each other, making it easy for you to take a day trip between them, and, if you’re there at the weekend, there’s a very special train you can use to make the journey – the Kyo Train Garaku.
It’s the prettiest way to get between Osaka and Kyoto. It even has a zen garden!
Taking a tea ceremony is one of the most popular things you can do in Kyoto, but what actually happens in one? We took the Ju-An tea ceremony at Jotokuji Temple to find out…
If you’re planning your Japan trip and want to visit Kyoto, you might wonder when it’s best to go. Well, our guide Kyoto by the seasons can help you decide when is the best time to visit Kyoto – for you.
Kyoto is one of Japan’s oldest and most beautiful cities It’s steeped in history, full of temples, and has a lot to pack into a short trip. So, what should you do on your first visit to Kyoto? Here are our top ten suggestions to get a rounded view of all the city – not just visit shrines and temples!