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Tours and Tailor Made Holidays to

Kyoto

JAPAN
  • CURRENCY Japanese Yen
  • LANGUAGE Japanese
  • WEATHER
  • FLYING TIME 13 hrs 55 mins
  • TIME ZONE GMT + 9

Kyoto is synonymous with ancient temples, tea ceremony masters, traditional ryokan inns and centuries-old craftsmanship

Tailor Made Holidays to Kyoto

At Travel Concierge, we pride ourselves on tailoring holidays to Kyoto that are designed around your needs and expectations and not ours. We have a range of Kyoto holiday offers that we have negotiated special or exclusive deals on. We can also arrange multi centre Kyoto holiday itineraries as well as tours and excursions in Kyoto. For more information on our Kyoto holidays, call an Travel Concierge tailor-made expert on 0161 729 0099 and speak to one of our reservation experts who will be able to help you plan the perfect holiday in Kyoto.

Destination Overview

Kyoto holidays take you to the cultural and historical heart of the country.

Unlike Tokoyo, a holiday to Kyoto is synonymous with ancient temples, tea ceremony masters, traditional ryokan inns and centuries-old craftsmanship. Over the centuries, Kyoto has been hit by wars and fires. Fortunately, as the imperial capital for more than 1,000 years, the historic value of the city spared it from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and spared from air raids during World War II. As a result, you will be able to see the countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures that survived during your Kyoto holiday.

You are not considered a true Kyotoite unless you can trace your lineage back to the city for a minimum of 4 generations. It quickly becomes apparent during holidays in Kyoto that whilst the rest of Japan has abandoned many cultural practices in favour of a 21st century lifestyle, residents of Kyoto fiercely protect their culture and way of life. This is evident in everything from good table manners to family pedigree. The symbolic and refined mind-set of Kyoto residents, insists that everything that happens in the city is of the highest standard. From products and services to cuisine and hospitality- the people of Kyoto take pride in ensuring anyone who takes a holiday in Kyoto leaves with the most wonderful memories.

A meditative stroll along the Philosopher’s Path (Tetsugaku no michi) which runs for 1.2 miles alongside a canal lined with cherry and maple trees will place you on the path of the city’s most famous old thinkers. The shrines and temples just off the main path are well worth exploring. The Gion district is geisha central, although holidays to Kyoto don’t always result in visitors meeting one. The narrow cobbled lanes are lined with surprisingly well-preserved wooden buildings, many of which are discreet tea-houses or high-end ryotei restaurants. It is often reported that there are over 1000 Buddhist temples in Kyoto. The spectacular architecture surrounded by some of the most breath-taking zen gardens in the world make the temples of Kyoto a highlight of any holiday in Kyoto. If you get fed up of the temples the Kyoto International Manga Museum is offers a crash course in everything related to the Japanese comics, including the world’s largest manga collection.

When to visit Kyoto

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Do you need inspiration for when to go on holiday to Kyoto? Give the team of experts at Travel Concierge a call and we will help you plan your Kyoto holiday at the best time of year for your requirements. Although our Kyoto holiday search tool will allow you to search for Kyoto holiday prices upto 11 months in advance, we can also price holidays to Kyoto for 2025 and 2026. We can advise on the best time to travel on your Kyoto holiday based on Kyoto weather, special events in Kyoto or even when the crowds in Kyoto are at their lowest.

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Kyoto is potentially a year-round destination, although the climate is extreme: summer months are oppressively hot and humid with regular rain, and winter is surprisingly cold, with occasional snowfall.

Spring and autumn are the most moderate and beautiful times of year in terms of the glorious cherry blossom (around early April) and the fiery red changing of the leaves (early November). This, however, is when Kyoto is at its busiest. Those keen to avoid the crowds should try early autumn or late spring. Public holidays, such as Golden Week and New Year are also best avoided, owing to crowds of tourists and many places being closed.The city’s geisha change their hair ornaments 12 times a year to celebrate the natural world and the city’s confectioners create seasonal sweets that reflect whatever is in bloom. Starting in February and lasting through the summer, a series of blossoms fruit plums, daphnes, cherries, camellias, azaleas and wisteria, among many others.

Top Attractions

You haven't been to a destination until you have seen its most famous attractions! The team at Travel Concierge have put together our recommendations of some of the top attractions in Kyoto. If you are looking for advice about the attactions you should visit during your holiday in Kyoto, give one of our tailor made holiday experts a call on 0161 729 0099

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