Weather in Kyoto. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Kyoto area

Map of Kyoto temperature forecast

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Rain forecast for Kyoto area

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More to see in Kyoto

Tourists with children who plan to visit Kyoto should definitely include in the excursion program, a visit to the Monkey Park Iwatayama. The main inhabitants of this pictorial park are monkeys. Both adults and children will get a lot of impressions from communication with them. The monkeys are absolutely not scared of people; they can be held in their arms and even fed. They completely freely walk around the park which became a real home for them. The park is located on top of a hill. There are excellent observation platforms and recreation areas with benches here for visitors. Those who have long dreamed of admiring exotic marine life, will like the Kyoto Aquarium. In this large modern aquarium which is considered one of the best in the world, you can see the rarest breeds of sharks and exotic fish, as well as watch the cute animals for which the water element has become a home. Seals and penguins live in the aquarium. There are mesmerizing performances here daily, with the participation of trained animals. Many experienced visitors especially come to the aquarium at a certain time to observe how specially trained scuba divers feed the fish. There is a beautiful zoo in Kyoto - Kyoto Municipal Zoo. In this zoo, rare predatory animals from around the world are presented. Also here, you can see typical African animals: elephants, lions, tigers and rhinoceroses. The zoo is not impressive in scale, but it is very beautifully decorated. It has an artificial pond, in which … Read further

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Festivals and events in Kyoto

One more festival with the involvement of the fire is called Kurama no Hi Matsuri, which can be translated as the “Kurama Fire Festival”. It is scheduled for late October, and the venue, as the name suggests, is Mount Kurama. At this time, visitors are waiting to see men dressed in loincloths carry giant torches over themselves. The spectacle is fascinating with its scale and colorfulness, and therefore … Open

Active recreation

The so-called "cat cafes" (or "neko cafes") are very popular in Kyoto (however, as in other cities of the Land of the Rising Sun). Here you can enjoy the company of graceful cats while having a tasty meal. The hosts (that is, cats) can be stroked, held in the hands, fed, played with - they gladly accept care from people. The most popular cafes of this kind are Neko Café TiME and Nekokaigi. In Pug Cafe Living Room, … Open

Advices for travellers

8. One of the main features of the national character of local people is punctuality. You should not be late for a meeting or a visit under no circumstances. Tourists who expect to travel by public transport, has to consider that the schedule of buses and trains is planned out to the minute. 7. Many tourists say that local stores have very low prices. The quality of products remains high; this also … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

Fans of looking through the markets will not be bored either in Kyoto. They must visit the Flea Market Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. Here, among the colorful rows, one can find the most popular national delicacies and spices. Many customers are attracted to stalls selling all kinds of antiques and artworks. Fresh fruits, seafood and popular street dishes prepared from them, interesting handmade souvenirs, traditional … Open

Kyoto for children - what to visit

Those who have long dreamed of admiring exotic marine life, will like the Kyoto Aquarium. In this large modern aquarium which is considered one of the best in the world, you can see the rarest breeds of sharks and exotic fish, as well as watch the cute animals for which the water element has become a home. Seals and penguins live in the aquarium. There are mesmerizing performances here daily, with the participation … Open

Travel guide to Kyoto

Another unique attraction is the Railway Station of Kyoto. A walk along it will be interesting even for those who do not plan to travel by train. The building of the station was restored quite recently and is a spectacular monument in a futuristic style. Inside the building, a lot of interesting things await tourists. There are shops and cafes, including very interesting souvenir shops. In the building of the … Open

Climate in Japan and weather forecast - best seasons for visit

The next fairly large influx of tourists is usually recorded in Japan on the eve of New Year and Christmas holidays. Already from mid-December, major cities in Japan as well as small provinces, is embraced by the festive mood. In the northern part of the country, everything is covered with snow. In addition to this, during winter travelers often go to thermal springs which are located near Mount Fuji. There is a very unusual snow festival in Sapper in early February. As a rule, it lasts for 7 days. … Open

Atmosphere of Japan: politics

The main legislative body is the Japanese parliament. It has a bicameral structure. The upper house is called the “assembly of advisers”, and the lower chamber is called the “assembly of representatives”. The upper chamber is made up of more than 250 deputies. The service life of each official in parliament is 6 years. The lower house on the other hand, has more than 500 deputies, with about two hundred officials getting into office thanks to the proportional open voting system, which is held in 11 constituencies. Initially, bills are adopted in the so-called parliamentary committee. If the committee approves the bill, then the whole chamber will vote. If the bill was passed in the Lower House, then it is sent to the officials of the upper house to vote on. … Open