Located on the Honshu Island, Kyoto is famous for age-old Buddhist temples, colorful gardens, majestic palaces, astonishing wooden houses and Shinto shrines. Admire the Geisha culture in the Gion District and relish local delights including their traditional tea at Gion Yata and Hafuu Honten.
Located 24 miles southwest of Osaka Station on an artificial island, the main airport for visiting Kyoto city is Kansai International Airport (KIX).
For cool climate and clear skies, the best time to visit Kyoto is March to May and September to November.
| Destination | Kyoto |
| Country | Japan |
| Population (Approx): | 1.46 million |
| Currency | Japanese yen |
| Language | Kyoto-ben – a Japanese dialect |
| Climate | Humid sub-tropical climate |
| Cuisine | Japanese, Far-East and international |
| Timezone | (JST) Japanese Standard Time |