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Lonely Planet's local travel experts revealallyou need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime to Kyoto.

Discover Kyoto's most popular experiences and best kept secrets - neighbourhood by neighbourhood - from exploring the sprawling temple grounds of Ninna-ji during cherry-blossom season, to delving into the world of comics at the Kyoto International Manga Museum, and digging into lunch at Yoshikawa for a plate of the best tempura in the city.

Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Kyoto travel guide:

• Our classic guidebook format provides you with the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips
• Updated with an all new structure and designso you can navigate Kyoto and connect experiences together with ease
• Create your ideal trip with exciting Perfect Dayitinerarieswith suggestions of unmissable attractions and activities to match your passions, plus day trips from Kyoto so you can explore the surrounding areas
• Get fresh takes on must-visit sights including the gardens of Ginkaku-ji; Kyoto National Museum; and explore the sprawling temple grounds of Ninna-ji
• Special featureson day trips from Kyoto, plus essays on Kyoto culture
• Expert local recommendations on when to go, eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, adventure activities, festivals, and more
• Essential information toolkit containing tips on arriving; transport; making the most of your time and money; LGBTIQ+ travel advice; useful words and phrases; accessibility; and responsible travel
• Connect with Kyoto culture through stories that delve deep into local life, history, and traditions 
• Inspiring full-colour travel photography and mapsincluding a pull out map of Kyoto
• Covers: Kyoto Station & South Kyoto; Downtown Kyoto; Imperial Palace & Around; Gion & Southern Higashiyama; Northern Higashiyama; Northwest Kyoto; Arashiyama & Sagano plus day tripsto Nara; Osaka; Himeji; Kobe; Lake Biwa; Ohara; Kurama & Kibune; Miyama; Amanohashidate

Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heartof this extraordinary city with Lonely Planet's Kyoto.