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Kyoto

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Overview

Historic city known for temples and gardens
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Destination Type City
Currency Japanese Yen
Languages Japanese
Best Time to Visit April, May, October, November
Recommended Duration 3-5 days
Elevation 17 m
Popularity Score 9/10

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Safety and Security

🥽 Overall Safety

9.0/10

👩‍🦰 Solo Female Safety

8.0/10

🌈 LGBTQ Safety

7.0/10

Travel Advisory

Exercise normal safety precautions.

Drinkable Tap Water? 💧

Yes

Safety Info

Generally very safe for tourists.

Remember to get your travel insurance! Our recommended insurer is SafetyWing

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Budget and Cost of Living

Cost of Living Level

$$$$$

Accommodation (Per Night)

Budget $20-$40
Mid-Range $100-$150
Luxury $300-$500

Eating Out

Budget Meal $10-$20
Mid-Range Meal $30-$50
Luxury Dining $100-$200

Activities

Budget Activities $10-$20
Mid-Range Activities $20-$40
Luxury Activities $100-$300

Money Saving Tips

Use Kyoto City Bus Pass, visit free temples like Fushimi Inari.

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Top Things to Do in Kyoto 2025

If you're searching for what to do in Kyoto during 2025 then look no further. Here are unique experiences and local events in Kyoto that are going on in 2025. These include cultural events, sports, music, festivals and much more. We also have the info on the attractions that showcase the best of Japan.

Tours & Activities

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Obon Festival

📅 Wed Aug 13 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0900 (Korean Standard Time) - Fri Aug 15 2025 00:00:00 GMT+0900 (Korean Standard Time)
📍 Various Locations in Japan
💲 Free

A traditional Japanese festival honoring ancestors.

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Attractions

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Shinto Shrine

Famous Shinto shrine known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates.

9.5/10

Kinkaku-ji

Buddhist Temple

A stunning Zen Buddhist temple covered in gold leaf.

9.5/10

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Natural Attraction

A scenic bamboo forest path in Kyoto's Arashiyama district.

9.0/10
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