About Kyoto
Experience the beauty and culture of this remarkable destination
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Key Highlights
1,200-Year-Old Capital with 17 UNESCO Sites & ~2,000 Temples/ShrinesKyoto Int’l Conference Center – 70 rooms, 2,500-seat hall, garden receptionsExclusive Venues – Evening buy-outs at Nijo Castle & Nanzen-ji TempleIconic Attractions – Golden Pavilion, Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari ShrineBest Seasons – Late March–April (cherry blossoms) & November (autumn foliage)
Overview
- 1,200-year-old capital with 17 UNESCO sites and ~2,000 temples/shrines.
- Population ~1.46 million; dense academic/research presence.
- Basin climate: hot/humid summers, chilly winters; skyline protected by strict ordinances.
Why it’s ideal for MICE
- Kyoto Int’l Conference Center: 70 rooms, 2,500-seat main hall, optional garden receptions.
- Evening buy-outs at Nijo Castle or Nanzen-ji Temple for high-impact networking.
- Machiya townhouses and teahouses host executive workshops (tea ceremony, incense).
- KCVB offers interpreter volunteers and charter-bus subsidies.
Highlights
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Katsura Imperial Villa, Gion’s Hanami-koji.
Flagship Events
- Gion Festival (Jul 1–31), Aoi Festival (May 15), Jidai Festival (Oct 22).
Local Character
- Traditional crafts (Nishijin textiles, Kyo-yuzen), refined kaiseki cuisine, walkable blend of ancient and modern.
Best Season Late Mar–Early Apr (blossoms), Nov (foliage)
Times to Avoid Jul–Aug heat/humidity, peak blossom/foliage weekends & holidays`