UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto

Geography of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Geography of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌙 78°F now🕔 1:59 AM local📅 Best: September and October

Geography of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Latitude35.0116
Longitude135.7681
HemisphereNorthern

Gion is 1 mi to the south-east, Fushimi Inari Taisha is 3 mi to the south, Osaka is 27 mi to the south-west and Kansai International Airport is 50 mi to the south-west.

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Coordinates: 35°0′41.8″N 135°46′5.2″E (35.0116, 135.7681)

Quick facts about Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

TypeUNESCO World Heritage Site
CityKyoto
CountryJapan
ContinentAsia
Coordinates35°0′41.8″N 135°46′5.2″E (35.0116, 135.7681)
UNESCO inscription1994
Known fortemples, shrines and gardens
Local time1:59 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsSeptember and October
ClimateContinental

Summary

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for temples, shrines and gardens.

Right now it is 78°F (26°C) in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto with clear. It feels like 87°F. Today runs from 77°F to 94°F. Chance of precipitation is 25%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.3/10 - excellent - go now.

The best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is September and October. The climate is continental. February, March and June tend to be the least comfortable months. August is the warmest month with average highs near 93°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 31°F.

The closest major airport is Kansai International Airport (KIX), about 50 mi away. Nearby highlights include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach and Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 94°F is in line with the 93°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto today at 9.3/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Climate in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfallRating
January47°31°1,1 in★★★☆☆
February49°33°3,0 in★★★☆☆
March55°39°5,2 in★★★☆☆
April68°50°6,0 in★★★☆☆
May75°57°7,9 in★★★☆☆
June81°65°12,6 in★★★☆☆
July92°76°7,7 in★★★☆☆
August93°77°4,8 in★★★☆☆
September87°72°4,5 in★★★★
October73°58°4,9 in★★★★
November62°45°3,5 in★★★☆☆
December52°35°1,7 in★★★☆☆

Climate type: Continental. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto is an UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto. Its coordinates are 35.0116, 135.7681. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto right now?

It is currently 78°F (26°C) with clear. Humidity is 81% and wind is 1 mph.

When is the best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

September and October offer the most comfortable conditions in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, which has a continental climate. February, March and June are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto in?

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto observes Asia/Tokyo (UTC+09:00). The local time is 1:59 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

The closest airports are Kansai International Airport (KIX), 50 mi away, Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND), 229 mi away and Narita International Airport (NRT), 266 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto?

Popular options include Fushimi Inari Taisha, Himeji-jo, Shirahama Beach, Fujisan, Sacred Place and Source of Artistic Inspiration, Mount Fuji and Mount Fuji.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (unesco-sites) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 26, 2026 at 1:59 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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