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Country
Japan
Region
Kansai
Population
~1.45 million
Elevation
56 m
Time Zone
JST (UTC+9)
Currency
Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language
Japanese (English signage at major sites)
Nearest Airport
Kansai International (KIX), 100 km
Airport to City Centre
75 min by JR Haruka Express (JPY 3,440 / ~EUR 21)
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range to expensive
Transport Pass
Kyoto City Bus & Subway One-Day Pass JPY 1,100 (~EUR 7)
Spring (Mar-May)
5-23 C, cherry blossom late March-early April
Summer (Jun-Aug)
21-33 C, humid
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
10-25 C, foliage mid-November
Winter (Dec-Feb)
1-9 C, occasional snow

Kyoto travel guides

10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto

10 Best Places to See Autumn Leaves in Kyoto

12 Top Places to Visit in Kyoto, Japan

12 Top Places to Visit in Kyoto, Japan

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Best time to visit

April to July

The most comfortable stretch of the year in Kyoto, based on 1991 to 2020 climate averages.

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