48 days in Kyoto Itinerary

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Nijo Castle. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Kinkaku-ji and Nara Park. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Kyoto: Himeji Castle (in Himeji), Nara (Todaiji Temple Cultural Center, Todai-ji Temple, & more) and Higashinada (Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Kobe Fashion Museum, & more). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Kyoto National Museum, don't miss a visit to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, contemplate the long history of Sanjusangendo Temple, and see the interesting displays at Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Kyoto trip itinerary site .

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major airports are Osaka International Airport, Kansai International Airport and Chubu Centrair International Airport. In November, daytime highs in Kyoto are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.