Kyoto's Best Restaurants
InsideKyoto.com Newsletter
January 2020
In this month's newsletter
My completely revised list of the best restaurants in Kyoto makes it easy to choose from different cuisines
There’s plenty of quintessentially Kyoto events to enjoy in January, from New Year to the wonderful Toka Ebisu festival
Find everything you need to know to make arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX) as smooth as possible with our guide
Here's our guide to Japan Railways West's new rail ticket service where you can book online and collect tickets at a train station
Kyoto's Best Restaurants
Here is my completely revised and expanded list of the best restaurants in Kyoto, divided by type of cuisine, with location and price range indicated to make it easy to choose.
(Photo: Kaiseki at Kitcho © cityfoodsters)
Kyoto Events January 2020
January sees several fascinating events happening in Kyoto. From celebrations of the New Year to the wonderful Toka Ebisu festival to raucous shrine prayers to get rich, there’s plenty of quintessentially Kyoto events to enjoy.
(Photo: Yasaka Jinja shrine: beeboys / Shutterstock.coml)
Arriving at Kansai International Airport (KIX Airport)
Kansai International Airport (KIX) is the main international airport serving Kyoto, Osaka and Kobe. Here’s everything you need to know to make your arrival as smooth as possible.
(Photo: Arriving at Kansai International Airport: Go Legacy / Shutterstock.com)
How to Buy Japan Rail Tickets and Shinkansen Tickets Online
Japan Railways West (JR West) has a new rail ticket service where you can book online and collect tickets at a train station. Here’s our guide to using it.
(Photo: JR West Icoca ticket: Ng KW / Shutterstock.com)
Kyoto Vacation Checklist
For all the essentials, see my First Time In Kyoto guide
See my one page guide Where To Stay In Kyoto
See my comprehensive Packing List For Japan
You can buy a Japan SIM card or an unlimited data pocket wifi router online before you arrive in Japan for collection on arrival
How to buy Shinkansen Bullet Train tickets
Save a ton of money with a Japan Rail Pass
Why it’s essential to have travel insurance for Japan
Visiting Tokyo or Osaka too?
Don't forget my companion websites TrulyTokyo.com and InsideOsaka.com for in-depth guides to these fascinating cities.
Happy travels!
Chris Rowthorn