15 days in Kyoto Itinerary

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Kyoto Railway Museum and Sanzen-in Temple. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kyoto: Horyu-ji Temple (in Ikaruga-cho), Osaka (Food Tours, Umeda Sky Building, &more) and Suzuka Circuit (in Suzuka). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Amanohashidate, admire the natural beauty at Nanzen-ji Temple, make a trip to Sannenzaka Ninenzaka, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Kyoto trip planner.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. In September in Kyoto, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 23°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can travel back home.