Kyoto trip planner
Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is Japan’s historic capital—temples, tea houses, bamboo groves in Arashiyama, and seasonal festivals.
Prices and cost of living in Kyoto
| Breakfast | ¥825 |
|---|---|
| Lunch | ¥1,500 |
| Dinner | ¥2,500 |
| Hotel night (budget) | ¥12,652 |
| Hotel night (mid-range) | ¥26,885 |
| Hotel night (upscale) | ¥55,351 |
| Gasoline (per liter) | ¥171 |
| Monthly transit pass | ¥10,000 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (city centre) | ¥89,192 |
| Rent, 1-bedroom (outside centre) | ¥51,820 |
| Utilities (monthly) | ¥16,156 |
| Internet (monthly) | ¥4,875 |
| Average net salary (monthly) | ¥300,030 |
Prices in JPY, as of 2026-10-06. Source: Numbeo.
Things to see in Kyoto
- Fushimi Inari
- Kiyomizu-dera
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Gion
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- Kyoto Station
Weather in Kyoto
| Spring (Mar–May) | 6–19 °C (43–66 °F) |
|---|---|
| Summer (Jun–Aug) | 19–32 °C (66–90 °F) |
| Autumn (Sep–Nov) | 12–23 °C (54–73 °F) |
| Winter (Dec–Feb) | 2–10 °C (36–50 °F) |
Typical temperatures (climate normals).
Live views of Kyoto (bonus)
- Arashiyama Togetsukyō – Official Kyoto tourism live cam at Saga Arashiyama / Togetsukyō bridge. (view by Kyoto City Tourism Association)
- Daikaku-ji Temple – Official live cam at Daikaku-ji Temple in western Kyoto. (view by Kyoto City Tourism Association)
- Higashi Hongan-ji – Live street view near Higashi Hongan-ji temple. (view by Kyoto Live Camera)
- Kyoto Station Bus Terminal – Official live cam at Kyoto Station bus terminal. (view by Kyoto City Tourism Association)
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