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Kyoto Has 1,600 Temples: The 10 Worth Your Time

Kyoto Has 1,600 Temples: The 10 Worth Your Time

Kinkaku-ji, Ryoan-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, Ginkaku-ji and six more: 2026 entry fees, hours and the trick that makes each Kyoto temple better.

October 21, 2026 Read →

Gion Guide: Geishas, the Photo Ban and How to Visit Respectfully

Gion Guide: Geishas, the Photo Ban and How to Visit Respectfully

Gion's private alleys now carry 10,000 yen fine signs. What is banned, how to tell a maiko from a geiko, and where to see them perform in Kyoto.

October 21, 2026 Read →

3 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Gion and How to Beat the Crowds

3 Days in Kyoto: Temples, Gion and How to Beat the Crowds

Fushimi Inari at 7 a.m., Arashiyama before the buses, Kiyomizu-dera at sunset: a 3-day Kyoto plan by zone, with the 2026 hotel tax and real prices.

October 21, 2026 Read →

Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Best Temples and How to Dodge the Crowds

Kyoto Autumn Leaves 2026: Peak Dates, Best Temples and How to Dodge the Crowds

Kyoto's 2026 koyo runs late: ginkgos near Nov 27, maples near Dec 11, Arashiyama near Nov 24. Best temples, confirmed light-ups, crowd tactics and the new hotel tax.

October 17, 2026 Read →

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