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Explore Kyoto

Kyoto, formerly the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honhu.The city is considered as Japan,s cultural capital and is a major tourist destination, for it is home various Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, palaces and gardens.

Watch the tourism video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd1wzlwtKJ0

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Japanese; Ainu; Orok; Evenki; Nivkh; Korean and Zainichi Korean are used here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Japanese yen (JPY)
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant 800 JPY, Mid-range Restaurant 4 800 JPY, Combo Meal 850 JPY
Drinks
Beer 150 - 800 JPY, Cappuccino 170 - 500 JPY, Espresso 119 - 350 JPY, Coke/Pepsi 100 - 160 JPY, Water 75 - 150 JPY, A Bottle of wine 738 - 2,000 JPY, Whisky 1,000 JPY, Rum 934 JPY
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 545 JPY, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 182,50 JPY, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 2 480 JPY
General Transport
Due to Kyoto,s size, the public transport system is absolutely essential.The train lines are numerous and prices vary bertween each.There are subway lines, though they serve a small area.A one-day pass costs 600 JPY to use the subway.Buses charge 230 JPY per fare (one-day passes exist for both adults (600 JPY) and children younger than 12 (250 JPY)).Bikes are a popular way to get around the city and bikes are available for rent.

Things to do in Kyoto

If you wanted to take a stroll through a shrine at least once in life, the Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is the perfect place to do so in.You can admire the beauty of the Kinkakuji Temple that,s covered with distinctive gold leaf and participate in a tea ceremony, a revered and respected local activity.You can gaze at the city from the top of the Kyoto Tower, a scene you wont soon forget.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Japan) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Japan:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Japanese Encephalitis and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Japan: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • (Japan) Lonely Planet Japan
  • Reserve a SIM card or portable wifi
  • Camera
  • Electrical adapter and power bank
  • Japan Rail Pass
  • Comfortable heat-wicking clothes and walking shoes
  • Sunscreen
  • sunglasses and a hat and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Japan) China; Russia; Philippines; Vietnam; CIS countries and Georgia.The citizens of these countries need a Japan tourist visa to enter Japan.