I have been to famous spots like Fushimi Inari, Kiyomizu-dera, Kyoto station, Nishiki market, horseracing etc. So I’m looking for hidden gems in Kyoto. Preferably related to Japanese …

Dec 31, 2020 · 5 days in Kyoto or 5 days in Kansai? For Kyoto itself, I think 5 days is a reasonable amount of time, but if you're using it as a base for Kansai I would recommend at …

May 29, 2019 · Kyoto people have a lot of Japanese pride, Osaka people have an inferiority complex between them Kyoto, and Tokyo, like they don't want to be too proud of Japanese …

The buses to and from the further flung temples can all be gotten at Kyoto station. Many travelers arrive in Kyoto by train and depart by train and use Kyoto as a base for day trips to Nara and …

Hello all! I will be visiting Osaka > Kyoto -> Tokyo for 10 days 9 nights in January 2024. The current plan is: 8 Jan - 12 Jan (Osaka) 12 Jan - 14 Jan (Kyoto) 14 Jan - 17 Jan Tokyo …

Mar 9, 2024 · Kyoto was the only place I went where that bothered me several times and kind of ruined a few things I went to. For example, the transportation infrastructure is a little bit worse …

I was unhappy with tourist behavior in Kyoto though I live in japan but was a tourist in Kyoto as well. One couple clearly disobeyed the queue at the station while we waited for the train. They …

Apr 7, 2023 · I would suggest the Cross Hotel Kyoto (different location than the Sakura Cross Hotel suggested in another comment.) It was super close to Pontocho Alley and Kiyamachi …

Want to see the 'real' Kyoto? This is a relatively obscure temple in a quiet part of Kyoto, best known for being home to the Shugakuin Villa (an imperial villa, also worth visiting -- free …

Jul 22, 2022 · Hello fellow Kyoto peeps. I've been slowly building my gaming collection and would love to know if you have any favorite or recommended stores in Kyoto. I only know of a few …