Where To Stay

There is no shortage of comfortable accommodation in Kyoto. There is a wide variety of 5 star hotels and other more basic affordable hostels in contemporary or Japanese style accommodation. Common sense would advise you to book before you arrive in Kyoto. Many higher to medium end hotels, and even some hostels have an English speaking reception service. If you venture north of Kyoto especially off the beaten track, a good knowledge of basic Japanese will be needed.