Kyoto travel guide
Kyoto Tourism | Kyoto Guide
You're Going to Love Kyoto
With a population of 1.46 million, Kyoto is the largest city in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan by the number of inhabitants. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Kyoto deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
Where to Eat in Kyoto
Higashiyama is the neighbourhood with the most restaurants in Kyoto. These include popular favourites such as 祇園 華舞 (京都府京都市東山区清井町４９４−２), 朝食 喜心 (小松町555) and LE UN アカガネリゾート京都東山1925 (下河原通高台寺塔之前上る金園町400-1). If you’re looking for affordable options, ブラッスリー フォーシーズンズホテル京都 (妙法院前側町445-3) and 天ぷら圓堂 岡崎邸 (京都府京都市左京区岡崎西天王町60−3) are great picks.
When to visit Kyoto
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Kyoto in August, when the average temperature is 27 °C, and the highest can go up to 32 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is January, when it can get as cold as -1 °C, with an average temperature of 3 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in June, when precipitation is around 233 mm. In contrast, December is usually the driest month of the year in Kyoto, with an average rainfall of 54 mm.
How to Get to Kyoto
Plane
Although Kyoto doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Osaka All airports (OSA), which is located 28 miles from Kyoto. The shortest flight to Kyoto from Malaysia departs from Kuala Lumpur and takes around 6h.
Train
The train station in Kyoto is called Kyoto, and is located 1.6 miles from the city centre.
Car
Another option to get to Kyoto is to pick up a car hire from Osaka, which is about 28 miles from Kyoto. You’ll find branches of Europcar and Relax Rent A Car, among others, in Osaka.
Airlines serving Kyoto
Where to stay in Kyoto
From 5-star hotels such as the HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO, a Luxury Collection Hotel & Spa to great affordable options like the Stay Sakura Kyoto Toji South II, Kyoto offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around RM 394 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to RM 2,251 and up for a 5-star experience. If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Len Kyoto Kawaramachi and Piece Hostel Sanjo. There are also lots of holiday rental options in Kyoto, with prices from RM 136 to RM 1,253 per night. Shimogyo is the neighbourhood with the highest amount of rentals to choose from. On average, holiday rentals in Kyoto are about 57% more expensive than a hotel room in the city.
Nakagyo - Here you’ll find travellers’ favourites such as Hotel Monterey Kyoto, Hotel Sugicho and Hotel M's Plus Shijo Omiya. The average nightly price for a double room in Nakagyo is RM 111.
Sakyo - Hostel Niniroom, The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection and Ohara no Sato have some of the best reviews among hotels in this area. A 3-star room in Sakyo will cost you about RM 134 per night.
Where to stay in popular areas of Kyoto
Most booked hotels in Kyoto
Hiring a car in Kyoto
Expect to pay RM 5.32 per litre in Kyoto (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between RM 63.82 and RM 85.09. The most frequently booked car type in Kyoto is Mini (Toyota Noah or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Economy car hire (Mazda Mazda2 or similar) is, on average, 61% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.