Kyoto is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, with more temples and treasures than anyone could hope to see in a lifetime. Presuming you are not...
Your ultimate guide to Kyoto
Explore the ancient capital's unmissable sights, eats, nightlife, culture and shops – in association with Crea
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Eating & Drinking
Sweet Dreams
When the relentless summer heat hits the streets of Kyoto, you’ll be sure to appreciate these refreshingly cool Japanese desserts
The Bean Scene
Meet the city’s coffee masters – the roasters and baristas that have helped Kyoto’s coffee culture flourish
Made in Kyoto
Want to take home a piece of the real Kyoto? You won’ t find these unique items anywhere else
Obanzai
For a taste of home cooking, Kyoto style, don’t miss the chance to dine at an obanzai restaurant
Nightlife
Kyoto's best bars
Kyoto's best bars
Try vintage calvados, jam to jazz tunes or down wasabi vodka – here’s where to get your drink on in Kyoto
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Art & Culture
The city's best bookshops
Turn off that screen – here's where you can find English books in Kyoto
Best sights and museums
Museums, galleries, temples and shrines – here are the places you have to visit
The outsider
Tokyo-born artist Shun Kawakami on making Kyoto his second home
Mutsumi Tsuzaki's perfect day in Kyoto
Marimba performer and essayist Mutsumi Tsuzaki was born and raised in Kyoto. She takes us on a tour of her favourite places in her hometown
Travel & Hotels
New hotels in Kyoto
Looking for places to stay in Kyoto? Book a stay at one of these new hotels
A walking tour of Osaka
Find out why Japan's street food capital offers more than just a castle and takoyaki
Looking for places to stay in Kyoto? Book a stay at one of these new hotels
New hotels in Kyoto
Looking for places to stay in Kyoto? Book a stay at one of these new hotels
A walking tour of Osaka
Find out why Japan's street food capital offers more than just a castle and takoyaki
Play Kyoto
Kimonos and tea ceremonies – explore traditional Kyoto
Feel the history and cultural depth of Japan's ancient capital
Visit a 'detective bar' or travel back into old Japan at a samurai theme park
Explore some of Kyoto's quirkier sides
Feel the history and cultural depth of Japan's ancient capital
Kimonos and tea ceremonies – explore traditional Kyoto
Feel the history and cultural depth of Japan's ancient capital
Visit a 'detective bar' or travel back into old Japan at a samurai theme park
Explore some of Kyoto's quirkier sides
A bar with a grave or a spooky old school?
Follow in the footsteps of a samurai hero or check out artsy classrooms
Eat at Japan's oldest soba joint before rocking out at Taku Taku
These two Kyoto classics couldn't be more different
Cormorant fishing and revolutionary bathing
See the traditions of Kyoto come to life in these clips