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Visiting Kyoto in Winter: Ultimate Guide to Kyoto Weather in Winter and Clothes You Need!

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Winter

Kyoto in winter is known for its cold temperatures, and locals call it the “deep freeze.” Recently, the winters have trended to be milder. The winter air in Kyoto is dry and makes it easy to catch a cold if you don’t dress appropriately. Be sure to take care in choosing clothes to stay warm while you enjoy events from the Christmas season to the end of the year.

Where to Stay in Sapporo: 5 Select Hotels in Sapporo City

Sapporo / Chitose Hotels
Day Trips From Tokyo: 7 Famous Tourist Spots to Enjoy History & Nature in Tokyo's Suburbs

Other Nature
The Pollen Came Early This Year! Read How Foreign Residents Were Surprised By Hay Fever in Japan

Tokyo Station Spring
Tohoku Fall Foliage: 10 Best Places for Autumn Colors in Miyagi and the Best Times to Do So!

Sendai And Matsushima Autumn
0 Yen Sightseeing! Top 10 Fun & Free Kyoto Spots

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Other Sightseeing
Japan's Hoshino Resorts Shares How to Enjoy Travelling After the Coronavirus Pandemic

Ryokan

Japan's Solaniwa Onsen Theme Park Brings the Old Ways of Relaxation & Entertainment into the Modern World

USJ, Nanko Port Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)

Relaxing in a hot spring is one of the best things about traveling in Japan. Solaniwa Onsen Osaka Bay Tower is an excellent place to experience a wide variety of hot springs and enjoy various shows. Only about 8 minutes from JR Osaka Station, it’s conveniently located for Osaka sightseers and even offers a free shuttle service to nearby Universal Studios Japan. So put on a yukata and feel your fatigue slip away!

Cool Japan Souvenirs: 10 Reasons You’ll Want a Japanese Furoshiki Wrap!

Tokyo Station Other Shopping
Calling All Japanese Curry Lovers! Nails Almost Good Enough to Eat

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Other Shopping
18 of The Best, Super-Japanese Gift Ideas to Look Forward to in Tokyo!

Asakusa Other Shopping
Carbs on Carbs: Top 5 Weird Ways Japan Took Baked Goods to Another Level

Sapporo / Chitose
Visit Japan While You're Stuck Home: 5 Breathtaking Places For Your Bucket List!

Spring
Loft Japan Announces Masks and Hay Fever Products for 2020

Tokyo Station Household Goods Stores

[MOVIE] A Japanese Drum Experience at TAIKO-LAB

Shibuya Other Sightseeing

Have you always wanted to learn a traditional Japanese instrument? How about one that makes you exercise in the process? If the deep sound and rhythms of the traditional Japanese taiko drums have always spoken to you, why not try your hand at taiko drumming with a dynamic class? As I learned at TAIKO-LAB in Aoyama, taiko is more than just making sound; it’s about feeling the rhythm through your entire being!

Become a True Gundam Pilot - Stepping into the P.O.D. at a Tokyo Arcade! (Video)

Arcades
[MOVIE] DRUM TAO’S MANGEKYO – a Kaleidoscope of Taiko Drums

Shinagawa Shows
[MOVIE] Achieve Your Cosplay Dreams at Cosplay Studio Crown!

Akihabara Culture Experience
Purikura: Change Yourself Up with Photo Booth Fun!

Arcades
Stringraphy at Studio EVE: A Striking and Unique Musical Experience

Shibuya Other Contemporary Arts
Say Hello to Kitty and Friends at Tokyo’s Cutest Train Station!

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas Pop Culture

Nara Park, Flavor Town: 3 Spots With Heaps of Traditional Food & Heaps of Personality!

Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Other Restaurants

Located in the southeastern part of Nara Park, Naramachi is a popular area having such attractions as the World Heritage Site Gango-ji Temple and Nara City Naramachi Koshino Ie [lattice house] as well as various gourmet spots. Here we will introduce three shops in the Naramachi neighborhood where you can enjoy lunches made with Nara ingredients.

Better Than Osaka? Finding Kobe's Best Okonomiyaki Shops!

Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Okonomiyaki, Monja & Takoyaki
Lake Biwa Hotels: 5 Top Accommodations and Resorts Near Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture!

Otsu, Kusatsu Hotels
Kyoto Guide: 5 Best Popular Sightseeing Spots to Visit Along with Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace Other Sightseeing
From Tourist to Foodie Explorer: 15 Important Phrases to Know Before Going to Eating Out in Japan

Japanese cuisine
Rokko Garden Terrace: Magnificent Mount Rokko Night Views

Arima Onsen, Mt. Rokko Landmarks
The Complete Guide to Haneda Airport Arrival Lobby

Haneda Other Sightseeing

Choya Kyoto: Making Traditional Umeshu Plum Wine and Ume Syrup at Kyoto's Specialty Shop

Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Food Shops

The world’s first umeshu (Japanese plum wine) and ume (plum) syrup making store Ume Specialty Shop Choya, opened in Kyoto. At this stylish store, you can make over 100 types of original umeshu and various ume syrup.

'Simply Unforgettable!' 7 Crazy Culture Shocks an Australian Had in Japan
Shibuya Guide: 30 Things to Do in Shibuya, Tokyo’s Iconic Area!

Shinjuku Downtown
6 Crazy Facts About Tokyo's Population - Inside the World’s Top Megacity

Tokyo's Surrounding Areas
Dotonbori Konamon Museum: Revealing the Sensation of World-Famous Takoyaki in Osaka!

Nanba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi Okonomiyaki, Monja & Takoyaki
Visiting Osaka Castle: Relax and Take a Visual Walk Through Japan's Famous Castle (Access, Things to Do)

Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Castles
Japan Awesome Bar Guide: Inside 9 of Tokyo's Best Bars!

Shibuya Bars & Pubs

Visiting Kyoto in Autumn 2020: Ultimate Guide to Kyoto Weather and What To Pack!

Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Autumn

Kyoto in autumn is amazing: the fall leaves make for the best time of the year to be a tourist. Many tourists come in from all over the world, but it is good to know that there is a large temperature difference between September and November, so be sure to pack your clothes accordingly. It can be hard to purchase the right clothes in an unfamiliar country, so here’s what to bring! Just keep in mind that weather can change so while we provide overall trends of what to wear, it is best to check the weather forecast before you leave your home.