Notes on Visiting Kyoto in the Off-Season
Late autumn after the leaves have turned but before the holidays is the quiet window locals actually recommend. Temples that had queues in spring are empty.
Renting a bicycle changes the city completely. Distances that feel long by train are a fifteen minute ride, and you notice streets you'd otherwise miss.
Book the well-known spots for early morning and save the afternoons for wandering without a plan; that's usually where the best places turn up.
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