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Kyoto
Japan
In the Kansai region on Japan's main island of Honshu, Japan's former imperial capital preserves over 2,000 temples, shrines, and traditional gardens. Cherry blossoms in spring and autumn maple colors make Kyoto one of the world's most beautiful destinations.
What awaits you
City tripHikingMuseumsLocal cuisineNatureWalkable
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Best time to visit
July–September: up to 33°C with 10h of sunshine per day.
Cooler winters (9°C). Best visited in July–September.
Max. temperature
8°Jan
9°Feb
14°Mar
20°Apr
23°May
27°Jun
31°Jul
33°Aug
30°Sep
23°Oct
17°Nov
10°Dec
Sunshine hours
7hJan
7hFeb
8hMar
8hApr
9hMay
8hJun
9hJul
10hAug
9hSep
8hOct
7hNov
7hDec
Rain days
8dJan
9dFeb
10dMar
11dApr
11dMay
12dJun
14dJul
15dAug
14dSep
10dOct
7dNov
4dDec
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Kyoto as a Vacation Destination
Kyoto is an excellent choice for city breaks, hiking trips. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 33°C.
The center is easily walkable — a car is rarely needed.
The region offers rich cultural experiences: museums and historic sites, excellent local cuisine, stunning natural landscapes.
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Price level
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Local languages
JA, EN