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Traveling to Kyoto
Travel buddies, local guides, planners and language teachers for Kyoto: find them, write to them in your language, and go on an adventure together.
🧭 Good to know
The former imperial capital, Kyoto has more than 1,600 temples, Zen gardens, the Gion district with its teahouses and the Arashiyama bamboo grove. The city is best explored on foot or by bike, and Nara, with its free-roaming deer, is less than an hour away. On Globamigo, find travelers to share a tea ceremony or a day in Nara, and passionate local guides.
📅 Best time to go
Late March–early April for cherry blossoms, mid-November for red maples; come early in the morning to avoid crowds.
⭐ Must-sees
- Fushimi Inari shrine and its torii gates
- The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji)
- Gion and Hanamikoji Street
- The Arashiyama bamboo grove
- A day in Nara
🤝 Traveling to Kyoto with others
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❓ Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Late March–early April for cherry blossoms, mid-November for red maples; come early in the morning to avoid crowds.
What to do and see in Kyoto?
Fushimi Inari shrine and its torii gates, The Golden Pavilion (Kinkaku-ji), Gion and Hanamikoji Street, The Arashiyama bamboo grove, A day in Nara.
How to find a travel buddy for Kyoto?
On Globamigo, sign up for free and add your dates: you see the travelers heading to Kyoto at the same time as you and can write to them in your language, thanks to automatic translation. You can also post a search for travel companions.
How to find a local guide in Kyoto?
Guides, tour agencies and places to stay in Kyoto registered on Globamigo can be contacted directly, with no commission: you see their offers, indicative prices and travelers’ reviews, and you book directly with them.
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