Kyoto

Notable spots

• 📍

  Fushimi Inari Shrine

  Landmark

  Mountain trail lined with thousands of vermilion torii gates.

• 📍

  Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

  Landmark

• 🌿

  Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

  Nature

• 🎎

  Gion District

  Culture

Best months: Mar, Apr, Sep, Oct and Nov

👕 Kyoto in Oct: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

From the blog

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August 31, 2026