Kyoto
Ancient temples & timeless tradition
Weather in Kyoto · Now
19°C
Partly cloudy
85%
3 km/h
Today
24° 16°
75% rain
Wed
16° 10°
8% rain
Thu
17° 8°
5% rain
Fri
18° 13°
82% rain
Sat
20° 10°
57% rain
About Kyoto
Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years. It's home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, thousands of Shinto shrines, geisha districts, bamboo forests, and the world's most breathtaking cherry blossoms.
How to Explore
Dedicate time to the Gion district to experience traditional architecture and geisha culture. Use the extensive bus and subway network to reach major temples like Kinkaku-ji and Fushimi Inari. Rent a bicycle to explore the quieter residential areas of Arashiyama and the philosopher's path.
Language
Japanese
Currency
Japanese Yen
Best Time
March–May (cherry blossoms) or November (autumn leaves)
Climate
15°C
Safety
Very Safe
Timezone
JST (UTC+9)
When to Go
Best overall
March–May (cherry blossoms) or November (autumn leaves)
Most beautiful
April and November: cherry blossoms and fiery autumn maples
Cheapest
January–February: winter cold keeps tourists away
Peak crowds
April and November
When are you going? Pick a month:
Kyoto in October
Temperature
16° – 23°C
Rainy days
~12 days
Prices
Medium
Crowds
Medium
Pleasant autumn days start the transition to vibrant foliage.
Plan a trip in October
