TripSmithKyoto
A curated guide to Kyoto, Japan: 4 top sights, 4 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.
What to see
- Nintendo Museum 4.5★ (4,300 reviews) · Museum
- Kyoto International Manga Museum 4.2★ (6,400 reviews) · Museum
- Gekkeikan Ōkura Sake Museum 4.2★ (4,700 reviews) · Museum
- The Museum of Kyoto 4.1★ (5,400 reviews) · Museum
Where to eat
- Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Sanjo Kawaramachi 4.9★ (6,400 reviews) · Restaurant
- Coffee-kan - Kyoto Nishiki Takakura-dori 4.8★ (1,200 reviews) · Cafe
- Söt Coffee Kyoto Shichijo 4.8★ (871 reviews) · Cafe
- The Bridge (ザ ブリッジ) 4.7★ (407 reviews) · Cafe
Where to drink
- MUSIC BAR universe -GION- 5.0★ (575 reviews) · Bar
- bar HIGH CENTRAL whisky &cocktail 4.9★ (485 reviews) · Bar
- Bar KAKTEL (speakeasy) 4.9★ (381 reviews) · Bar
- Back Alley Kyoto 4.8★ (447 reviews) · Bar
- Bar Ixey 4.9★ (319 reviews) · Bar
A sample 3-day shape
Day 1
- Morning: Nintendo Museum
- Afternoon: The Museum of Kyoto
- Dinner: Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Sanjo Kawaramachi
- Nightcap: MUSIC BAR universe -GION-
Day 2
- Morning: Kyoto International Manga Museum
- Dinner: Coffee-kan - Kyoto Nishiki Takakura-dori
- Nightcap: bar HIGH CENTRAL whisky &cocktail
Day 3
- Morning: Gekkeikan Ōkura Sake Museum
- Dinner: Söt Coffee Kyoto Shichijo
- Nightcap: Bar KAKTEL (speakeasy)
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Frequently asked
How many days do you need in Kyoto?
With 4 notable sights and 4 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.