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Visiting Kyoto, Japan


Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and... more » Only Rome has more designated World Heritage Sites than the former Japanese capital. This city of 1.5 million has a stunning array of temples and shrines, including Kinkaju, the Golden Pavilion, and the Ryoanji zen garden. Walk around Old Kyoto, through alleys of traditional narrow wooden houses, known as "houses for eels", to restaurant terraces along the River Kamo. The geisha quarter's Gion Corner offers glimpses into traditional arts, from puppetry to kyo-mai, dance performances by apprentice geisha. « less
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Jul
87°F 30°C
72°F 22°C
Aug
90°F 32°C
74°F 23°C
Sep
83°F 28°C
68°F 20°C
Oct
72°F 22°C
56°F 13°C
Nov
61°F 16°C
45°F 7°C
Dec
51°F 10°C
36°F 2°C
Extended Forecast
Tuesday
14 Jul
Hi:
89°F 31°C
Lo:
68°F 20°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
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95°F 35°C
Lo:
71°F 21°C
Thursday
16 Jul
Hi:
86°F 30°C
Lo:
69°F 20°C

Traveller Reviews

Ryokan Yamazaki

11 Jul 2009

I liked my stay at Yamazaki. We were in the Annexe, without any other travellers, so it definitely was quiet. If it were busier, I am not sure how quiet it could have been as the walls were literally...more

Hotel Granvia Kyoto

11 Jul 2009

I spent 2 nights in Kyoto with my parents and siblings. The location was perfect for our trip. We took the train to Kyoto and the hotel is right above the station. In addition to the train station,...more

Palace Side Hotel

11 Jul 2009

this hotel is OK. Older style hotel with tiny washrooms. We used the washrooms down in the lobby instead during our stay. No internet in the rooms, and public computers are timed for max 30 minutes....more

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