Kyoto

Everything a first-time visitor needs to know about Kyoto — its temples, neighborhoods, how to get around, and how long to stay.

A focused 2-day Kyoto itinerary for first-timers — the essential temples, the bamboo grove, and an evening in Gion, grouped to save time.

Kyoto has hundreds of temples and shrines. Here's how to choose the ones worth your limited time on a first visit.