Cocktails and Gin at nokishita711 in Kyoto
This is a curious cocktail bar in Kyoto where you're guaranteed an unusual experience
Kyoto, Bars, Cocktails, Gin, Nightlife
Kyoto is on most people's to-do list when visiting Japan, and with good reason. As a former capital of Japan during the Heian and medieval periods, this city's rich history is obvious as you explore its ancient streets and buildings.
Kyoto is home to some famous tourist sights, such as Gion - the area of eastern Kyoto known for its Geisha, teahouses and traditional wooden architecture. Kyoto has a huge number of large and well preseved temples and shrines, notably Kiyomizu-dera and Tenryū-ji in Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, and a fantastic castle in the centre of the city - Nijo Castle.
It's a busy and touristy city, and it's hot and humid in summer - but it's worth the effort to explore Kyoto and to seek out the quiter and more tranquil spots.
Here are our favourite places to go in Kyoto:
This is a curious cocktail bar in Kyoto where you're guaranteed an unusual experience
Kyoto, Bars, Cocktails, Gin, Nightlife
Visit this yakiniku (barbeque) restaurant in Kyoto for a fun night cooking your own food
Kyoto, food, restaurants, yakiniku
A beautiful Japanese castle with a palace and gardens, an essential part of any trip to Kyoto
Kyoto, castle, historic, Japanese gardens
The touristy but fascinating rural town of Arashiyama near Kyoto has a stunning bamboo forest and other attractions
Kyoto, Arashiyama bamboo forest, walks, temples
A bustling indoor market in the centre of Kyoto
Kyoto, markets, food