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Kyoto
Kyoto (京都府) is a prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan; its capital is Kyoto (京都市).
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Kyoto in numbers
In 2025 about 12.2 million foreign visitors came to Kyoto — 4th of the 47 prefectures. They spent an average of 56,000 yen each in the prefecture and stayed 2.3 nights there on average.
Foreign guests accounted for 55.2% of all guest nights booked in Kyoto in 2025, up 8.0% on 2024 and +52.1% against 2019.
Visitors from Spain are the most likely to include Kyoto in a trip (77.6% did in 2025), followed by Italy (69.8%) and France (62.1%).
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Foreign visitors in 2025 | 12.2 million (rank 4 of 47) |
| Average spend per visitor in the prefecture | 56,000 yen |
| Total spend by foreign visitors | 680.2 billion yen |
| Average nights spent in the prefecture | 2.3 |
| Foreign guest nights in 2025 (hotels, ryokan and other lodging) | 18,291,230 |
| Share of all guest nights that were foreign | 55.2% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2024 | +8.0% |
| Foreign guest nights vs 2019 | +52.1% |
| Share of surveyed visitors who went to Kyoto | 29.7% |
| Nationalities most likely to visit | Spain 77.6%, Italy 69.8%, France 62.1% |
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) (都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: visitors_10k = 10,000 persons; spend_per_person_10k_yen = 10,000 yen; spend_100m_yen = 100 million yen; nights = average nights.
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) (都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: guest nights (person-nights).
Source: Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) (表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的）). Period: 2025-01 to 2025-12. Unit: percent of respondents.
Climate in Kyoto, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snowfall | Sun hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9°C (48°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 5 cm | 124 |
| Feb | 10°C (50°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 65 mm (2.6 in) | 7 cm | 122 |
| Mar | 14°C (57°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 106 mm (4.2 in) | 1 cm | 155 |
| Apr | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 0 cm | 177 |
| May | 25°C (77°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 151 mm (6.0 in) | 0 cm | 182 |
| Jun | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 200 mm (7.9 in) | 0 cm | 133 |
| Jul | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 224 mm (8.8 in) | 0 cm | 143 |
| Aug | 34°C (93°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 154 mm (6.1 in) | 0 cm | 183 |
| Sep | 29°C (85°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 178 mm (7.0 in) | 0 cm | 143 |
| Oct | 23°C (74°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 143 mm (5.6 in) | 0 cm | 156 |
| Nov | 17°C (63°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 74 mm (2.9 in) | 0 cm | 141 |
| Dec | 12°C (53°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 57 mm (2.3 in) | 2 cm | 134 |
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) (station page). Snowfall is the monthly total of fresh snow.
Nearby prefectures
- Osaka Kansai region · capital Osaka
- Nara Kansai region · capital Nara
- Shiga Kansai region · capital Otsu
- Hyogo Kansai region · capital Kobe
- Fukui Chubu region · capital Fukui
- Mie Kansai region · capital Tsu
Sources
Official and primary sources used for this page. Checked October 8, 2026.
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final), summary report (regional survey) – 都道府県別 訪問者数・消費単価・旅行消費額・平均泊数（地域調査） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 annual (final) – 都道府県別 延べ宿泊者数（外国人・全体）、2024年・2019年は同調査の各年確定値 — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Tourism Agency, Consumption Trend Survey for Foreigners Visiting Japan, 2025 annual (final) – 表6-1 都道府県別訪問率（全目的） — 2025-01 to 2025-12
- Japan Meteorological Agency, climatological normals (1991–2020) — monthly climatological normals 1991–2020
To cite or link to this page: Kyoto — Japan Pocket Guide, https://japanpocketguide.com/prefectures/kyoto/