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title: "Kyoto"
description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Kyoto."
canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/kyoto"
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# Kyoto
Primary place hint: Kyoto
## Breadcrumbs
[Asia](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/asia) > [Japan](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/japan) > [Kyoto](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/kyoto)
## Hotel Guides
No direct source links for this section.
## Travel Guides And Blogs
- [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/japan/kansai/kyoto) (lonelyplanet.com)
  Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel publication and guide site with broad global destination coverage. The Kyoto guide is a strong broad overview, covering major attractions, gardens, temples, ramen spots, and practical travel tips.
- [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/japan-travel-tips/kyoto/) (nomadicmatt.com)
  Nomadic Matt is a budget-travel advice site focused on cheaper, longer, and practical trip planning. The Kyoto budget guide is helpful for weighing things to do, costs, transportation, and other planning basics before a trip.
- [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/kyoto/) (viatravelers.com)
  ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and comparison-focused planning tools. Its Kyoto guide gives a useful cultural overview of temples, shrines, historic districts, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, and other notable sights.
- [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/where-to-stay-in-kyoto/) (neverendingvoyage.com)
  Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on in-depth independent guides, slow travel, and practical planning. The Kyoto accommodation guide is especially practical for choosing between areas, hotels, and ryokan, with map-based context and related tips.
- [Girl Eat World](https://girleatworld.net/kyoto-itinerary/) (girleatworld.net)
  Girl Eat World is a food and travel blog publishing itineraries, travel tips, food stories, and destination advice. The two-day Kyoto itinerary is a helpful first-visit plan that balances what to see, do, and eat.
- [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-kyoto/) (theplanetd.com)
  The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal stories. The Kyoto things-to-do guide offers a well-rounded mix of seasonal cherry blossoms, Zen temples, and other major attractions.
- [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/the-ultimate-kyoto-4-day-itinerary/) (goingawesomeplaces.com)
  Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed guides and practical trip planning. The four-day Kyoto itinerary is a useful framework for organizing the city's key things to see and do into a longer visit.
- [The Blonde Abroad](https://www.theblondeabroad.com/the-ultimate-3-day-kyoto-itinerary/) (theblondeabroad.com)
  The Blonde Abroad is a solo female travel and lifestyle blog with polished destination and planning content. The three-day Kyoto itinerary is a thoughtful choice for travelers drawn to traditional Japanese culture and a slower pace in the city.
- [Bucket List Journey](https://bucketlistjourney.net/kyoto-japan-itinerary/) (bucketlistjourney.net)
  Bucket List Journey is a bucket-list and experience-planning travel site created around turning goals into trips and activities. The three-day Kyoto itinerary works well as a compact travel guide, combining restaurants, hotels, temples, and things to do.
## Travel Videos
- [World Wild Hearts](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSksCBrDKO8) (youtube.com)
  World Wild Hearts is a YouTube travel channel by Zac and Ine, who create travel videos and guides. This Kyoto guide video covers ten things to do in and around the city, making it a helpful starting point for sights, activities, and first-time travel tips.
- [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMjwqUeEOo4) (youtube.com)
  Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering concise travel guides and destination tips. This concise guide video presents a strong top-ten Kyoto overview, covering Gion, Nishiki Market, Arashiyama, Nijo Castle, Fushimi Inari, and other key visitor stops.
- [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8mKSPalkkY) (youtube.com)
  Wolters World is a YouTube travel channel focused on first-hand destination advice and travel expectations. This travel advice video gives a balanced look at what tourists may love and dislike about Kyoto, with useful attention to temples, markets, and the visitor experience.
- [Jason Billam Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fu_BhN2ySSQ) (youtube.com)
  Jason Billam Travel is a YouTube travel channel from British traveller Jason Billam. This travel vlog documents Jason Billam's first time in Kyoto, offering an engaging look at shrines, temples, old streets, natural places, and a day trip to nearby Nara.
- [Gabriel Traveler](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkWGyKP0CGc) (youtube.com)
  Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, focused on travel adventures and practical destination information. This travel video gives a helpful look at exploring Kyoto, with particular value for viewers interested in the traditional Gion neighborhood.
- [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ER8-cGKsgMM) (youtube.com)
  Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences and travel-related videos in New York City and beyond. This video offers a practical and entertaining look at Jon and Adriana taking a two-hour ninja school course in Kyoto, including breathing, walking, swords, and ninja stars.