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Kyoto travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Fushimi Inari Taisha, Kyoto
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Common scams in Kyoto

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Kyoto, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Kyoto — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Kyoto

6 places worth your time in Kyoto, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Kyoto →

Top food to try in Kyoto

6 dishes to eat in Kyoto, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Kyoto →

Traditions and customs in Kyoto

5 customs and traditions in Kyoto — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Kyoto →

Getting around Kyoto

How to travel around Kyoto — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Kyoto: transport and taxi apps →

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