Kyoto travel guide
Japan · Kansai · Cultural & Historic
A thousand years as Japan's capital — temples, geisha districts, bamboo groves, and traditional gardens across a walkable, bike-friendly city.
Get a day-by-day Kyoto itinerary — options for every time slot, a live budget and rainy-day backups — that your group shapes together.
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Kyoto questions
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Mar-May (cherry blossom), Oct-Nov (autumn foliage).
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
3 days is a comfortable first trip.
Do Filipinos need a visa for Japan?
Visa required for a Philippine passport. Tourist visa needed, usually filed through an accredited travel agency; a limited eVisa scheme has been expanding. Rules change — confirm with the embassy before booking.
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Visa rules change and have exceptions — treat this as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official immigration site before booking.
