Kyoto Holidays
Kyoto holiday ideas
A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started
Highlights of Japan - Tokyo, the Alps and Kyoto
Discover the best Japan has to offer on this two-week highlights tour
15 days, from £4300 to £5500
Across the Japanese Alps
Visit Jigokudani Park and see its iconic snow monkeys bathing in the hot springs
12 days, from £4365 to £6965
Highlights of Honshu - Imperialism, Buddhism and Island Life
A machiya (traditional wooden townhouse) in Kyoto, a temple in Mount Koya, a ryokan (traditional inn) in Kinosaki: accommodation reflecting intriguing Japanese culture
18 days, from £4420 to £5535
Essential Japan - From Tokyo to Kyoto by Train
Head to the Far East for 12 days of quintessentially Japanese culture between Tokyo and Kyoto
12 days, from £5150 to £6650
Japan through the Eyes of a Child - Mangamania and Samurai
Explore Japan as a family from the bustling streets of Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka to the wild landscapes of the Japanese Alps
14 days, from £5200 to £6750
Active Japan Adventure - Hike and Bike Honshu’s Highlights
Cycle through the Japanese countryside in the peaceful Hida region
19 days, from £5700 to £8100
From Seoul to Tokyo - A Rail Adventure through South Korea and Japan
Watch South Korea and Japan roll past your window on this 20-day rail adventure from dazzling Seoul to high-energy Tokyo
20 days, from £6450 to £8350
City Buzz to Island Bliss - Romantic Escape Across Japan and French Polynesia
Pair dizzying cityscapes with barefoot bliss on this 17-day romantic retreat
17 days, from £7950 to £10300
Japan in Style - Shimmering Cities & Serene Spirituality
Sample the rich culture of Japan during this stylish two-week sojourn on the main island of Honshu
14 days, from £10450 to £13550
Kyoto Guide
Practical advice and inspiration to help you prepare for your holiday
As opposed to the skyscrapers, busy streets and big city industries in Tokyo, the low rise buildings in Kyoto are complemented by an array of lush gardens and a traditional arts and crafts culture. Ornate tea shops and traditional paper factories are found nestled between the traditional townhouses.
Cuisine also plays a big part in shaping a Kyoto stay, though unlike the rest of the city's highlights, the food has moved with the times. Michelin starred restaurants, cool cocktail bars and sushi spots in food halls now serve up fresh and flavourful Japanese cuisine with a contemporary twist, and to wash it down, there are abundant traditional sake bars and breweries to choose from.