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Welcome to Kyoto
Darren, your guide to Kyoto from Escape Worldwide.
“Kyoto is an incredible place of culture & tradition - my favourite is the Fushimi Inari Taisha shrine, but it’s all spectacular!”
Getting to Kyoto
Arrival airport Kansai
Transfer time approx 90 minutes
Osaka’s Kansai Airport is the major gateway to Western Honshu, and is well connected to the UK and various Asian hubs. There’s a regular rail connection to the centre of Kyoto.
Time difference GMT +9
Currency Yen
Language Japanese. English is spoken in major hotels and key tourist sites, but less so elsewhere.
Entry details (for British nationals) a visa is not required. Passports need at least 6 months validity from your date of entry. While planning your holiday and before you depart check the latest travel advice at www.fco.gov.uk.
Kyoto is one of the world’s most culturally-rich cities, and is home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage sites and over 2000 temples & shrines - it’s the place to go to see what Japan is all about as Kyoto is so intertwined with Japanese history and culture. Easy to explore and packed with interest, Kyoto should be on the itinerary of any visitor to Japan and makes a great place to start.
What to do in Kyoto
Allow yourself plenty of time to take in Kyoto’s incredible sights - there’s a myriad of temples, shrines and castle, bamboo groves, gardens and mountain scenery, plus there’s also a modern side to the city with great restaurants, bars and shops. Kyoto is also a good base for a day visit to nearby Nara, home to the Great Buddha - along with a further 7 World Heritage sites. Take sturdy walking shoes and a decent camera!
Where to stay in Kyoto
There are a number of hotel options close to Kyoto JR Station, which is great for transport links but lacks character. Higashiyama is quintessentially Kyoto but with a price tag to match - our favourite area is the downtown district close to Kyoto City Hall, with good transport links for sightseeing, restaurants and bars close by and a good mix of hotel options.
Holiday ideas to Kyoto
There’s so much to see in and around Kyoto that you’ll need three or four days to take it all in. As Kyoto has a more relaxed feel than some of Japan’s other cities it makes a great place to start any itinerary, especially with easy access from Osaka’s Kansai airport. Combining Kyoto with pretty much any other part of Japan is easy via the high speed rail network, and Kansai Airport also has excellent links to other areas of Asia.
Kyoto
ANA Crowne Plaza Kyoto is the ideal hotel for both sightseeing and business purposes, situated right in front of the prominent world heritage site Nijo-Castle and with easy access to transport links.
3 nights
Bed & Breakfast
from £1175
per person
prices include flights
and hotel (no transfers)
****
Kyoto
Hotel Okura's elegant rooms boast spectacular views of Kyoto against the backdrop of the Higashiyama Mountains. In the heart of the city, great for guests interested in food, history and sightseeing.
3 nights
Bed & Breakfast
from £1205
per person
prices include flights
and hotel (no transfers)
*****
Kyoto, Hiroshima & Tokyo by Train
Multi Centre holiday
A fascinating three-centre itinerary taking in Japan’s past, present and future, with a 7-day JR Rail Pass included for comfort and convenience. Culturally-rich Kyoto, historic Hiroshima and modern Tokyo combined.
8 nights
from £1965
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
Multi Centre holiday
Modern cities and ancient culture in one trip, combining zany Osaka, fascinating Kyoto and the vibrant capital Tokyo. Your week-long JR Rail pass gives you easy and convenient train travel. Highly recommended.
8 nights
from £2049
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka & Tokyo by Train
Multi Centre holiday
A superb, action-packed itinerary taking in four of Japan’s leading cities, with the comfort and convenience of a 7-day JR Rail Pass. From temples and shrines to bright lights and skyscrapers, a true cross-section of Japan.
10 nights
from £2165
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
Multi Centre holiday
A classic combination of Japan’s two key cities, combining three nights in both culturally-rich Kyoto and forward-thinking Tokyo. A week’s JR Rail Pass ensures smooth, comfortable travel.
6 nights
from £1849
per person
prices include flights
trains & hotels
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