Winter is a magical time to visit Kyoto here’s how the plan the perfect trip.
If youre in town between January and February on a blustery Saturday, check outKifune-jinja Shrine.
Winter is also a terrific time to discover solitude by akaresansui,or Japanese dry garden.
Credit:Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
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The cold months also bring excellent seasonal eats.
Similarly, booking a room in one ofKyoto’s top hotelsis also much easier.
(Just brush up onsentoetiquette before your visit.)
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto
But perhaps one of Kyotos best-kept secrets is itsume(plum) blossoms.
They begin appearing in February and serve as a gentle yet stirring reminder that every season serves a purpose.
Courtesy of Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto