Lonely Planet Kyoto

Kyoto is old Japan writ large: quiet temples, sublime gardens, colourful shrines and geisha scurrying to secret liaisons.

Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Kyoto, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice:

inspirational images, city walks, highlights and recommendations from our expert authors
planning features and top itineraries to help you plan the perfect trip
local secrets and hidden travel gems that will make your trip unique
plus a Temples & Shrines feature, an essay on Japanese cuisine and a Tea Ceremony chapter.