Hotels in Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto is a city in central Japan famous for its 2,000 ancient temples and shrines, like the golden Kinkaku-ji and the vermillion gates of Fushimi Inari. Summers are hot and humid (around 30°C/86°F), perfect for exploring the bamboo groves in Arashiyama early morning, while winters drop to 5°C/41°F and let you cozy up in a traditional tea house in the Gion district. Spring from March to April brings cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path, and autumn in November offers fiery maple leaves at Kiyomizu-dera, so you can choose your season based on whether you want to hike forested trails or stroll through historic geisha streets.