Whether you’re seeking a serene weekend of temples and gardens or a deep dive into <b>Japan’s culinary and artisanal heritage</b>, The MICHELIN Guide is your essential companion in <b>Kyoto</b> — ensuring an unforgettable experience from start to finish.

Our <b>MICHELIN Guide Inspectors</b> have explored every corner of Kyoto to uncover not only <b>the city’s finest restaurants and ryokans</b>, but also its most rewarding secrets — from riverside cafés in Arashiyama to traditional craft boutiques in Nishijin, and from lantern-lit alleyways to peaceful bamboo groves. In every recommendation, <b>The MICHELIN Guide’s Kyoto Travel Guide</b> offers you the chance to savor <b>authentic Kyoto cuisine, or Kyo-ryori</b>, alongside carefully selected sake and matcha.

Wondering <b>what to see and do in Kyoto?</b> Let us guide you through its many distinct districts, from the historic charm of <b>Gion and the Zen temples</b> of Higashiyama to the contemporary art spaces of Kyoto Station and the peaceful paths of the Philosopher’s Walk. Visit UNESCO-listed shrines like Fushimi Inari Taisha, marvel at the golden splendor of Kinkaku-ji, and step inside Kyoto’s lesser-known gardens, museums, and machiya townhouses.

In our <b>Kyoto Travel Guide</b>, MICHELIN Guide Inspectors also spotlight the <b>best hotels in Kyoto</b> — from elegant ryokans steeped in tradition to design-forward boutique stays and smart, affordable options close to the action. Whether you’re here for culture, craftsmanship, cuisine, or calm, you’ll find the perfect base for your Kyoto adventure.

Explore the <b>best restaurants</b> creating buzz across Kyoto, alongside time-honored <b>kaiseki dining rooms</b>, MICHELIN-Starred counters where <b>omakase</b> menus shine, and Bib Gourmand affordable picks delivering standout value. And that’s just the beginning. Each day, our team highlights Kyoto’s best tea salons, sweet shops, morning markets, sake bars, and seasonal festivals — helping you experience the city as the locals do.

<b>Welcome to Kyoto, the cultural heart of Japan</b> — now yours to discover with Kyoto by The MICHELIN Guide. Curated by Inspectors and local experts, our guide is constantly updated with new finds and trusted favorites. From temple-lined streets to tucked-away noodle joints, this is the best of Kyoto — all in one place.