Holidays to Kyoto

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Kyoto Vacation Packages

This Kyoto location contains roughly 1,500,000 people.

Tokyo, the national capital, is situated 230 miles east of Kyoto, while Otsu is 10 miles to the northeast.

Well-known sights such as Nijo Castle and the Kiyomizu Temple are just one part of what makes this destination such a popular place to visit.

Give the kids a treat and enjoy an afternoon of quality time at Iwatayama Monkey Park and Arashiyama Monkey Park. Kyoto Studio Park and Omiyakotsu Park are also worth a visit if you want to keep the good times coming.

Kyoto Aquarium will inform your kids about the urgency of marine protection.

Take photos, admire the educational displays and learn all about different ecosystems at the Kyoto Municipal Zoo. If your time is limited, collect a map so you can quickly find the park's key exhibits.

Brewing expert or not, head to the Suntory Kyoto Brewery for a fascinating look behind the scenes. Here you'll be able to see the brewers hard at work as they convert the malt, hops, water and yeast into a delicious golden nectar.

Interested in learning about some native flora? Spend some time at the Kyoto Prefectural Botanical Gardens or the Mizunomori Water Botanical Garden. Many visitors also enjoy strolling around the Hakusha Son-so Garden and the Hakuryuen Garden.

On a fine day, pack some lunch and find a shady corner at one of the pleasant green spaces, such as Maruyama Park and Philosopher's Walk. The Shoseien Garden and Umekoji Park are two more excellent places to while away a lazy afternoon over a good book.

If you are interested in information about the area, pick up some brochures at Kyoto Tourist Information Centre.

Lakes almost always attract an eclectic range of critters. Pull out the old binoculars at Takaragaike Park or Hoki Valley and see what you can spy. Couldn't see a thing? Make your way over to Nakayama Pond and Osawaike and give it another shot.

Need some time away from the noise of the city? Head out on an adventure to Mount Atago and Yabasekihan Island Park. Mt. Hiei and Miyano Onsen are also popular among nature enthusiasts.

Schedule a visit to some of the delightful cultural spaces nearby. The Kyoto International Manga Museum and the Costume Museum offer a range of collections that are sure to capture your attention. Also worth considering are the Kaleidoscope Museum of Kyoto and the Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum.

The Otsu City Science Museum, Astronomical Observation Centre and Kyoto Municipal Science Centre For Youth are great places for visitors who are interested in learning about the development of science over time. The fascinating range of objects and models on show will keep discerning minds enraptured all afternoon.

Not only are the specimens and curiosities at the Lake Biwa Museum and the Kyoto University Museum lots of fun to look at, they also help us understand the world we live in.

Kyoto is a hive of artistic energy, with galleries all over the place. Swing by the Kyoto National Museum and the Kyoto National Museum of Modern Art to see the best of what this creative destination has to offer. The Hosomi Art Museum and the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art are also worth a look if you can squeeze them in.

Take yourself back in time and discover stories of the past at the Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts and the Shigureden. The Kyoto Municipal Museum Of School History and the Ryozen Museum of History are also prominent options.

The Kyoto University and the Doshisha University are certainly worth taking a look at, even if history isn't your forte. When it comes to days of old, there's always more to discover. The Taian Teahouse and Shugakuin Imperial Villa are two more great places to stop by.

Appreciate the striking waterway views and feats of engineering at Togetsukyo Bridge and Uji Bridge. You could also cross Nagarebashi and Gion Tatsumi Bridge and gaze down upon the flowing water underneath.

Stately homes often encapsulate the age's very highest standards in design and craftsmanship, and Kyoto's are certainly no exception. Inspect the furnishings and artwork and relax in the lawns and gardens at Kyoto Imperial Palace, Katsura Imperial Villa and Sento Imperial Palace.

Step back into the past and get a taste of how rulers lived long ago in a historic castle from the Middle Ages. Fushimi Castle and Kameyama Castle Ruins may seem like they are from a storybook, however, these sites truly were once protectors for the people of this area.

Learn a little about the region's spiritual side and enjoy the serene atmosphere at Fushimi Inari Shrine and Heian Shrine. If you'd like to look at some more religious sites, keep your eyes peeled for tours at the Ryoanji Temple and the Toji Temple.

Before you pack up your bags and head off home, make sure you stop by a few of Kyoto's lesser-known attractions. The Kaya No Sato Country and the Mt. Otokoyama Cable Car are recommended options. Also, think about a visit to the Kyoto Art Centre and Kiyotaki River if your schedule allows.

Accommodation in Kyoto

If you're wondering where to stay, browse our Kyoto hotel options. There are no less than 344 accommodations to select from in this well-liked destination.

Discerning travellers who delight in the timeless traditions of class and style will feel perfectly at home at the Hiiragiya Ryokan, at Nakahakusancho, and the Ryokan Yoshida-sanso, at 59-1 Yoshida Shimo-ooji-cho, Sakyo-ku. If you want to see what the budget options are like, the Guesthouse Kotoya Toji, at 80 Toji Higashimonzen-cho, Minami-ku, and the Kyomachiya Takanashi, at 360, Rokkakucho, are worth looking into also.

Kyoto is the home of Nijo Castle. If you want to stay near this world-famous attraction, the Konruri-An Machiya Residence Inn is just 0.6 miles away. Another popular choice is the Fushizome-an Machiya Residence Inn, which is 0.6 miles away.