Japan
Kyoto
Golden pavilions, bamboo groves and a private matcha ceremony in Gion.
About Kyoto
Kyoto keeps old Japan alive: 1,600 temples, geisha districts, moss gardens and bamboo groves that glow in the low autumn light.
Things to do
- Fushimi Inari torii gates at dawn
- Arashiyama bamboo grove
- Kinkaku-ji golden pavilion
- Gion evening walk
- Tea ceremony in a machiya
- Philosopher's Path in blossom season
Best time to go
September is outside the main season — the highlighted months are better.
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