Kyoto travel information

Up for a treasure hunt? Find your favorite flea market in Kyoto here with us!

Though not famed for its nightlife, Kyoto still has a few tricks up its sleeve. To discover the best bars, clubs and live houses, check out our guide.

There are dozens of fantastic Kyoto festivals throughout the year, the only trouble is choosing the one for you. Our Kyoto festival guide should help you out.

Kyoto souvenirs are many and varied - discover 26 of the very best, with us. From the traditional to the ultra-modern, we've got something for everyone.

If you only see one shrine in Kyoto, make it Yasaka Shrine. One of the biggest and most impressive in the whole city and host to the inimitable Gion Matsuri, it simply can't be missed.

Ginkaku-ji, or Temple of the Silver Pavilion, is a beautiful temple with a rich history and beautiful grounds. Discover it all with our guide.

Located in eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera literally means "pure water" due to its situation on the site of a natural waterfall. A wonderful temple, find out everything you need to know with us.

A guide to Kyoto's 16 best temples and shrines! In a city bursting with options, our Kyoto temple and shrine guide can offer you some much-needed direction.

Ryoan-ji is an associated temple of Myoshin-ji and a beautiful example of the Buddhist stone garden artistry. Discover it all with our guide.

Situated in the northern part of Kyoto, Myoshin-ji is a fascinating accumulation of temples and buildings of the Rinzai Zen Buddhist faith. Discover it all with us.

Chion-in Temple is a large complex of great architecture, gardens and curiosities. Use our guide to make the most of your visit.

The ultimate anniversary present for Kyoto - Heian Shrine stands proud and vibrant in the midst of its older predecessors in Higashiyama. Enjoy a modern piece of history, built with all the care for detail it deserves.

Nestled in the Higashiyama mountains, Tenryu-ji Temple is an age-old Zen Buddhist temple with a rich history. Read our guide and enjoy the temple to its fullest.

Eikan-do Zenrin-ji is a wonderfully kept temple complex with a rich history in knowledge gathering and teaching. Let us be your guide.

Composed of 24 sub-temples, Daitokuji Temple is the largest in Kyoto. Prepare for your visit with our guide to the ins and outs of this huge complex.