Japan
Kyoto: when to go, how much to budget
Seventeen hundred temples and a strict rhythm of seasons: your departure date matters as much as the length of your stay.
- The temples of Higashiyama
- The moss gardens
- Kaiseki cuisine
Japan
Seventeen hundred temples and a strict rhythm of seasons: your departure date matters as much as the length of your stay.
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Kyoto ou Kyōto (京都市, Kyōto-shi, littéralement « ville capitale ») est une ville japonaise de la région du Kansai, au centre de Honshū en Asie. Elle fut de 794 à 1868 la capitale impériale du Japon, sous le nom de Heian-kyō. Elle est aujourd'hui, avec ses palais impériaux, ses milliers de sanctuaires shinto et de temples bouddhistes, le cœur culturel et religieux du pays. La ville est aussi la capitale de la préfecture de Kyoto ainsi que l'une des grandes villes de la zone métropolitaine Keihanshin (Osaka-Kobe-Kyoto). Sa population est d'environ 2,520 million d'habitants.
Over the last three full years, the mildest months are April, October, November — highs between 17 and 23 °C, and few rainy days.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9 °C | -1 °C | 42 mm | 8 |
| February | 9 °C | 0 °C | 72 mm | 10 |
| March | 14 °C | 3 °C | 137 mm | 12 |
| April | 20 °C | 9 °C | 152 mm | 12 |
| May | 23 °C | 13 °C | 227 mm | 13 |
| June | 27 °C | 18 °C | 290 mm | 14 |
| July | 33 °C | 24 °C |
Museums and public offices often close on these days, and transport is busy.
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For guidance only. Entry requirements also depend on the purpose and length of the stay, passport validity and sometimes the transit country — none of which this table knows. Before buying a ticket, check the official advice page of the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs, which alone is authoritative.
The 20 most-read places on Wikipedia over the last sixty days, among those you can visit within a few kilometres of the centre.
Viator selection out of 1,689 activities in this destination. “From” prices per person, as published.
Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
4.9/5 (344 reviews) · 2 h · Free cancellation
Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour From Hiroshima, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka
4.8/5 (531 reviews) · 8 h – 12 h · Free cancellation
Every place has a Wikipedia page, so its existence can be checked.
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Lines actually mapped within 7 km, read from OpenStreetMap. For timetables and fares, the operator’s website is the reference.
Restaurants rated by their customers on Google Maps: at least 4/5 and 30 reviews (10 for halal, vegan and vegetarian, 5 for kosher, where places are fewer). Photos and prices as published on the listing; sort from cheapest to most expensive. Check opening hours and certification on the listing before you go.
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See more on Google Maps ↗Verlanto takes this data for your exact dates, adds the weather forecast, calculates the budget and writes the day-by-day plan.
Build my trip| 175 mm |
| 14 |
| August | 34 °C | 25 °C | 166 mm | 15 |
| September | 31 °C | 22 °C | 114 mm | 14 |
| October | 23 °C | 14 °C | 125 mm | 11 |
| November | 17 °C | 7 °C | 88 mm | 6 |
| December | 11 °C | 2 °C | 42 mm | 5 |
From Kyoto / Osaka: Kyoto Must-see Spots & Nara Park One Day Tour
4.8/5 (1,204 reviews) · 9 h · Free cancellation
PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour
4.9/5 (17,793 reviews) · 8 h – 9 h · Free cancellation
Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto
5/5 (2,788 reviews) · 1.5 h · Free cancellation
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
4.9/5 (2,315 reviews) · 2 h · Free cancellation
Authentic Knife Making Experience at a Blacksmith in Kyoto
4.8/5 (130 reviews) · 3 h · Free cancellation
Kyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
4.9/5 (1,565 reviews) · 1.5 h · Free cancellation
Kyoto Night Experience DRUM TAO Show near Kyoto Station
5/5 (58 reviews) · 50 min · Free cancellation
Hiroshima & Miyajima 1-Day Tour from Osaka, Kyoto or Hiroshima
4.9/5 (275 reviews) · 8 h – 12 h · Free cancellation
Full Day Tour of Kyoto with Private Transportation
5/5 (470 reviews) · 8 h – 10 h · Free cancellation
1 Hour Geisha Show in Kyoto
4.9/5 (1,390 reviews) · 1 h – 1.5 h · Free cancellation
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Source: Open-Meteo — conditions actuelles ·
Source: Banque centrale européenne (via Frankfurter) — rate of 2 November 2026 ·
Source: Banque mondiale (PA.NUS.PPP) et cours de change du jour — purchasing power parity 2025 ·
Source: Wikipédia (CC BY-SA 4.0) ·
Source: Nager.Date ·
Source: Wikidata ·
Source: OpenStreetMap (contributeurs, ODbL) ·
Source: Open-Meteo — relevés historiques — average of 3 full years ·
Source: Wikipédia (géo-recherche) ·
Source: Viator ·
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