UNESCO World Heritage Site in Kyoto

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto Travel Guide

Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

☁️ 65°F now🕔 3:02 AM local📅 Best: September and October

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 65°F (18°C) in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto with overcast. It feels like 67°F. Today runs from 64°F to 72°F. Chance of precipitation is 98%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.3/10 - good conditions.

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 94°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 October. The forecast high of 72°F is in line with the 73°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. fishing is the strongest bet in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto today at 9.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

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

Map of Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

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

Weather in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto right now

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65°F
Overcast · feels like 67°F
Humidity80%
Wind2 mph NE
Gusts10 mph
UV index0 · Low
Cloud cover85%
Pressure1013 hPa
VisibilityModerate · 5 mi
Air quality33 · Good
Sunrise5:53 AM
Sunset5:37 PM
Moon🌗 Last quarter · 52%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:02 AM, Oct 4 local time.

Weekend outlook

Sunday, Oct 4

🌦️ 72° / 64°

Light drizzle · 98% rain · wind 3 mph

Saturday, Oct 10

☁️ 77° / 64°

Overcast · 13% rain · wind 4 mph

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 time3:02 AM (UTC+09:00)
Best monthsSeptember and October
ClimateContinental

Things to do in Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.

Best time to visit Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Go in September and October. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: February, March and June - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

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What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid February, March and June - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Kansai International AirportKIX50 miOsaka
Tokyo Haneda AirportHND229 miTokyo
Narita International AirportNRT266 miJapan

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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 65°F (18°C) with overcast. Humidity is 80% and wind is 2 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 3:02 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 Shibuya Crossing.

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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 October 4, 2026 at 3:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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