Travel guide Kyoto

Traveling alone in Japan is not a problem, Japan is a very safe country and Japanese people are always ready to help you. A single girl can return to her accommodation in the middle of the night without being bothered. The only problem is the language. Japanese people rarely speak English. Bring a lexicon or Google translation. Book a few nights in a hostel before leaving. On the spot you will make contacts and find accommodation at good prices.

To Japan, the offer is very large. For a first time you will be offered tours to discover the triptych Tōkyō, Kyōto, Nara in one week. For a longer time, Ōsaka and Hiroshima could be added to the program. Contrary to popular belief, small budgets can find a reasonably priced free-roaming Kyōto package with small room accommodation. Big budgets have the choice of luxury ryokans.

In the city, a bicycle is ideal. In Kyōto you will find several rental companies and dedicated parking lots. Some areas of old Kyōto are pedestrianized. Hiking in the parks and gardens, but also in the surrounding mountains is a pleasure. Public transportation, streetcar, subway, bus, are efficient but expensive because of different companies: several tickets are needed for one trip. Some lines to the countryside go through a beautiful natural environment.