Kyoto is the most famous and popular city, especially tourists from abroad. Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in which was set imperial court in 794 A.D. by Emperor Kanmu. This, one of the ancient city of Japan is considered the cultural and historical capital of Japan and is a major tourist destination.
There is lot of tourist spots and experience in Kyoto. Therefore, let me teach you the most convenient and effective way to see around this city – using public bus and subway.
The public transportations are in Kyoto is very cheap – for example, using public bus cost you only 230 yen (approx.1.5 dollars) for one ride.
Check the bus map below, which is divided into 5 points of areas of Kyoto, including famous shrines and temples.
Depending on the location, you may need to use the train or subway.
https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/files/tikabusnavi/en_tikabusnavi_1.pdf
https://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/kotsu/webguide/files/tikabusnavi/en_tikabusnavi_2.pdf
Not only visiting old shrines and temples, but also enjoying Japanese culture at Samurai Ninja museum or Kyoto International Manga museum and Nintendo museum.
You can also have a walk around Kyoto city with Japanese traditional kimono or yukata.
Meanwhile, the four seasons in Kyoto, each has its own beauty.
Spring – cherry blossom, Summer – bamboo forest, Autumn – fall foliage, Winter – snow etc.
Enjoy the scenery of each season with historical architectures and gardens.
Heian Shrine 
Ginkakuji Temple 
Kinkakuji Temple 
The garden of Ryuan Temple 
Kamo River 
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Moreover, Kyoto has characteristic special quality of foods, especially foods that are made from soy beans and matcha (green tea). Kyoto Uji(京都 宇治) is one of the most famous production area of green tea leaves in Japan.
Tofu and yuba, soymilk cuisines have developed in temples at Kyoto, due to the prohibition of meat eating. It is called Shojin Ryori (精進料理).
Shojin Ryori could be a perfect meal for vegans.
Macha(greentea) ice creams are available anywhere in Kyoto.
Let’s try a fresh matcha ice cream here!
Besides, Kyoto vegetable pickles(京漬物)and Kyoto yatsuhashi mochi sheets with cinnamon powder(八つ橋)are also popular as souvenirs.
