Book Kyoto hotels

You’ve been sitting on your sofa eating ramen so long your rump has left its mark. Yep, your bum has successfully stamped that cushion like a passport. Looks like you’re past due to cash in your annual leave and visit an exotic spot like Kyoto. Trust us, even a careful viewing of Memoirs of a Geisha can’t compare to an in-person encounter, and this former capital city is a major player in the ramen game (ready, set, slurp!). Set up shop in Kyoto accommodation that range from flashy luxury hotels to small hostels where you’re bound to meet some new cheeky mates. Whether you’re Japan-bound with your friends for a low-key holiday or you have adventure on the brain, get there with flights to Kyoto from lastminute.com.au.

Things to Do and See in Kyoto

From the moment you touch down and check into one of the top Kyoto hotels, this vibrant destination will have you keen for exploration. You’ll be dropping like it’s hot in underground discos by night, then meditating in front of a temple by day. Start your morning in the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering stalks make you rethink whether or not you should really be bragging about the lucky bamboo you have going in your window sill back home. Then make your way to the Kyoto International Manga Museum, grab a comic book and sit down for a read. Be careful—it’s easy to get lost in the stories for hours at a time.

Have a few quid to burn? The shopping along Shijo-Dori is here to tempt you out of at least one full paycheck. Yes, you need that Louis Vuitton. Kyoto holidays don’t come along every day, so treat yourself and then tweet about it. Once you drop off your bounty at the hotel, take your mates to the nightlife district sandwiched between Shijo-Dori and Sanjo-Dori. This is the part of the holiday where you twerk it, flip it and then reverse it at a club until dawn. Don’t worry, our hotels in Kyoto can welcome you back at any hour. No self-respecting traveller would go to Kyoto without at least a passing glance at Gion, where tea houses and Geisha are waiting to greet you, so do be sure to schedule that in before you head home.

Getting To and Around Kyoto

After landing at Osaka International Airport (ITM), Kyoto is just a short limousine bus ride away. Once you’re in the city, even the groggiest or most hungover tourist can easily navigate Kyoto. The bus, train, and subway system is big enough to deliver you to nearly any site or attraction. If you want to wave down a taxi, be our guest. Kyoto has small and large taxis, each with different rate schemes. If you head off with your honey, a small cab will do. If you’re bar-bound with your mates, just pony up for a large taxi already! Most accommodation in Kyoto are near restaurants and attractions, so you might be able to hoof it to some of your favourite spots.

You could be in Kyoto in just a few days, so what are you waiting on? Grab your flight and book one of our Japan hotels now, then pack your best kimono and hit the road. The Best Price Pledge means the only place to book is on lastminute.com.au.