Kyoto.
Bookings / month
242
Avg rating
★ 4.9
Verified agents
17
Currency
¥ JPY · 1=₪0.018
Time zone
+6 שעות מת"א (חורף), +5 שעות (קיץ)
Language
יפנית
Plug
A / B · 100V
Visa
ישראלים נכנסים ללא ויזה לעד 90 יום
Safety
בטוחה מאוד — אחת הערים הבטוחות בעולם לתיירים
Overview
🇯🇵Kyoto
🇯🇵Japan
Kyoto is the soul of Japan — a city where golden temples and paper lanterns have set the rhythm of life for a thousand years. From the cherry-lined paths of Maruyama Park to the stone-paved lanes of Gion, every corner feels like a painting that was waiting for you. This is not a city you sightsee — it is a city you inhabit slowly, a bowl of matcha in hand, as a geisha glides past.
Vacation packages
Vacation packages to Kyoto
Flight + hotel in one package
The Celestine Kyoto Gion
גיאון, קיוטו, Kyoto
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$1,240
total $2,480
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
תחנת קיוטו, מרכז העיר, Kyoto
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$840
total $1,680
Tawaraya Ryokan
נাקאגיו, קיוטו, Kyoto
06.07 – 09.07 · 5 nights
avg / person from
$2,825
total $5,650
Sleep
Curated hotels in Kyoto
The Celestine Kyoto Gion
from
$430
per night
גיאון, קיוטו
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
from
$250
per night
תחנת קיוטו, מרכז העיר
Tawaraya Ryokan
from
$1,070
per night
נাקאגיו, קיוטו
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Sanjo
from
$180
per night
סאנג'ו, קיוטו
Flights from Tel Aviv
Flights from Tel Aviv in Kyoto
21:55
Tel Aviv (TLV)
01:25
Kyoto (KYO)
05:20
Kyoto (KYO)
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$165
Total $330
08:50
Tel Aviv (TLV)
12:32
Kyoto (KYO)
17:00
Kyoto (KYO)
20:42
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$215
Total $430
06:15
Tel Aviv (TLV)
13:27
Kyoto (KYO)
11:40
Kyoto (KYO)
18:52
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$150
Total $300
13:10
Tel Aviv (TLV)
16:46
Kyoto (KYO)
19:30
Kyoto (KYO)
23:06
Tel Aviv (TLV)
Per person from
$255
Total $510
Year-round weather
Year-round weather in Kyoto
Temperature averages
Real climate dataינו
9°
-1°
Cool
פבר
9°
0°
Cool
מרץ
14°
3°
Cool
אפר
20°
9°
Recommended
מאי
23°
13°
Excellent
יונ
27°
18°
Excellent
יול
33°
24°
Hot
אוג
34°
25°
Hot
ספט
31°
22°
Excellent
אוק
23°
14°
Excellent
נוב
17°
7°
Recommended
דצמ
11°
2°
Cool
Best time to visit: מאי · יונ · ספט · אוק
Based on a 3-year average · measured in Kyoto · Open-Meteo
This week in Kyoto
Measured in Kyoto
19°
Partly cloudy
Next 7 days
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What to do
What to do in Kyoto
Activities loved by thousands before you
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion Temple)
$20
Philosopher's Path & Nanzen-ji Quarter
$80
Traditional Tea Ceremony Experience in Gion
$60
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove & Tenryu-ji Temple
$20
Fushimi Inari Taisha – Torii Gates Trail
$80
Evening Geisha District Walk in Gion
$50
Where to eat
Where to eat in Kyoto
Restaurants Maya loves
Kikunoi Honten
$$$$היגאשיימה, קיוטו
A three-Michelin-star kaiseki institution that translates Japan's seasons into exquisite multi-course artistry. Dining here is as meditative as it is memorable.
Nishiki Warai
$$שוק נישיקי, מרכז קיוטו
A lively counter and bistro tucked inside the Nishiki Market. Fresh okonomiyaki, yakitori skewers, and local Kyoto sake shots — the spot to eat like a local.
Tofu Cuisine Sagano
$$$ארשיימה, קיוטו
A traditional restaurant specializing in shojin ryori — Kyoto's Buddhist plant-based cuisine. Tofu sourced from a nearby artisan producer, with a menu that follows the vegetable season.
Nightlife
Nightlife in Kyoto
Best clubs, bars and events
Bar Nishiki
Gion Hatanaka Ozashiki
World Kyoto
Sake Bar Yoramu
Verified suppliers
Verified suppliers in Kyoto
Experiences, insurance, eSIM, photography — every supplier verified by VAYULOR
Kyoto Private Guide – Yuki Tanaka
Hebrew & Japanese-speaking Private Kyoto Guide
Kimono Forest Rentals
Kimono Rental, Dressing Assistance & Professional Photoshoot
Arashiyama Bicycle Co.
Full-Day Bicycle Rental with Local Route Map
Kyoto Tea Masters – Urasenke Studio
Tea Ceremony Workshop at a Historic Studio with Certified Tea Master
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Learn moreInsurance
Travel insurance for Kyoto 🇯🇵
Full coverage with Hebrew support
Basic
$30
- Medical $250,000
- Cancellation $400
- Luggage $800
Extended
$50
- Medical $500,000
- Cancellation $1,200
- Luggage $1,800
- Light sports
Premium
$90
- Unlimited medical
- Cancellation $5,000
- Adventure sports
- 24/7 doctor
Currency & rates
Live rateCurrency & rates
Quick conversion at today's rate
Convert
You get
1.84
1 JPY
₪0.02
100 JPY
₪1.84
1,000 JPY
₪18.4
Source: exchangerate-api · updated Jun 10 · refreshes daily
Visa & documents
Visa & documents for Kyoto 🇯🇵
What you need before you fly
- ישראלים נכנסים ללא ויזה לעד 90 יום
- Passport valid 6 months
- Travel insurance recommended
Local tips
Good to know about Kyoto
- 🚌Skip the all-day bus pass if your route is mainly Fushimi Inari, Gion, and Arashiyama — three separate rides will cost less, and parts of the route are easily walkable.
- ⛩️Visit Fushimi Inari at midnight, not dawn. Most tips say 'go at sunrise', but at midnight the path is nearly deserted, the stone lanterns glow, and the atmosphere is far more powerful. The shrine is open 24/7.
- 🍱For a cheap and authentic lunch, look for 'teishoku' (定食) signs near Nishiki Market or around Doshisha University — a main dish, miso soup, rice, and a side for 900–1,200 ¥ (roughly ₪25–35).
- 🗓️Avoid Japan's Golden Week (April 29 – May 5) — hotels sell out months ahead and prices triple. Mid-November, on the other hand, offers the most stunning autumn foliage with noticeably lighter crowds than late October.
מאיה רוזן
Senior agent · Greece for 12 years
"Kyoto is the only city that makes you feel like you're intruding — and that's precisely why I fall for it again every visit. It doesn't try to please anyone. It simply exists, on its own terms."
Loves
My quiet obsession is a street almost no Israeli traveler finds: Nishiki Koji, the narrow food alley that runs parallel to the famous Nishiki Market but caters mainly to locals. That's where I buy my tofu every morning — Morika shop, three doors before the northern corner. Warm tofu served with a pinch of salt and sesame oil is worth the entire trip.
Skip
I never eat at any matcha spot on Ninenzaka street. They're all tourist-facing, prices are inflated fourfold, and the matcha is usually cheap powder dyed extra green. For real matcha, take the train to Uji — 17 minutes — and walk into Tsuen, Japan's oldest tea house.
Boutique pick
The package I build for my clients is called 'Kyoto Unmasked': two and a half days that start with an early-morning market tour of Nishiki with a local chef, followed by a private visit to the hidden garden of Daitoku-ji temple (not in any guidebook), one night at a 6-room boutique ryokan in the Fushimi neighborhood with a personal kaiseki dinner, and a full third day in Uji — tea, ancient bridges, zero tourists. All in at roughly ₪4,500–5,500 per person (excluding flights), and it produces a memory that lasts a lifetime.
Client stories
What returning travelers say about Kyoto
"We arrived at Fushimi Inari at 11:30pm after Maya recommended it. No words. The lanterns, the silence, the smell of incense drifting from somewhere invisible — we walked the trail for half an hour and didn't see a single other person. That's exactly why I recommend VAYULOR to everyone I know."
Noa Warman, Tel Aviv
Kyoto + Osaka, 8 nights, November 2023
"The ryokan Maya included in our package in Fushimi was exactly the 6-room place she described. We had an 11-course kaiseki dinner served on a low table facing a rock garden — the chef sat with us at the end of the meal and explained each ingredient. The rest of the trip was excellent, but that night is what stayed with us."
Yoav & Tal Levi, Ra'anana
Kyoto, Nara & Uji, 6 nights, April 2024
"I traveled solo to Kyoto for 10 days — I was worried it would feel lonely, and I came back feeling like I'd found the quietest and safest place on earth. Maya gave me a list of cafés where local musicians gather on Thursday evenings. I ended up at one in the Shimogamo neighborhood and spent three hours with three Japanese men who spoke a little English playing shogi. No guidebook would have led me there."
Michal Adri, Jerusalem
Solo Kyoto, 10 nights, September 2024
FAQ
Common questions about Kyoto
Do Israelis need a visa for Japan?
No. Israelis enjoy visa-free entry to Japan for up to 90 days. You need an Israeli passport valid for at least 6 months from entry, a return ticket, and generally proof of sufficient funds. Since 2023, Japan lifted the mandatory Visit Japan Web pre-registration — standard border control applies.
What is the best time to visit Kyoto?
Two clear peaks: cherry blossom (sakura) from late March to early April, and red autumn foliage (koyo) from mid to late November. For Israelis flying from Tel Aviv, November is the smarter choice — the colors are equally stunning and you avoid the tsunami of Asian tourists that arrives during sakura season. July–August is a bad idea: 90% humidity, 36°C heat, and the Gion Matsuri festival leaves the city overwhelmed.
How many days does Kyoto need, and how do you combine it with Osaka?
Kyoto alone requires a minimum of 3 nights to seriously cover the old city, Arashiyama, and Fushimi. 4–5 nights if you add Uji and Nara. The classic combo is a Kyoto base with a full day in Osaka (25 minutes by Shinkansen, roughly ₪60–70 per ride) — Osaka doesn't require an overnight unless you add it as a standalone leg at the end. In total, a quality Kyoto + Osaka + Nara trip = 7–9 nights.
What is a realistic budget for an Israeli couple visiting Kyoto?
Flights from Tel Aviv to Japan (usually via Helsinki, Rome, or Dubai) run ₪2,800–4,500 per person in shoulder season. Accommodation: quality hostel ₪150–250 per person per night; decent city hotel ₪400–650; ryokan with meals ₪1,100–1,800. Food: ₪200–350 per person per day eating teishoku, ramen, and market stalls. Combined, a realistic one-week budget for a couple (excluding flights) is ₪6,000–9,000 per person.
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