I’m in Kyoto for a couple more days and wanted to ask what was the best thing you had here? My friends and I love food and have been eating our way around town. We aren’t really into gourmet …

A subreddit dedicated to residents of Kyoto to discuss daily life.

The only "kyoto spot" that you need to see is Fushimi Inari (did you even go to kyoto if you didnt take a picture of the tori gates?) Go early morning to Fushimi Inari, climb the mountain and go down the …

The small downside, I think, is that to get anywhere else often requires getting back to Kyoto Station which is an additional hop. And I dunno what Airbnbs are like these days (heh, I'm probably …

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 least a couple more …

A sub for travel recommendations for visitors to Kyoto.

May 1, 2023 · I just got to Kyoto yesterday and was planning to visit the Arashiyama bamboo forest early (6-7am) tomorrow to beat the crowds, but I've read that the forest is very small and extremely …

Nov 8, 2021 · Heading to Kyoto this week. I’d like to go to a mid-scale nice Japanese cuisine spot one evening. Budget ¥10000~ person excluding drinks would be…

May 6, 2024 · Spend more time in Kyoto and less in Tokyo. Kyoto has dozens of shrines, temples, and amazing food. It is also cheaper than Tokyo (in general), and much more accessible by foot and …

For Kyoto, that would allow you more time to explore before the crowds come roaring in during 9-3ish. However, if you're coming from Osaka, taking the earliest trains can get you to Kyoto around 6 …