Kyoto (OSA) Flights

Raise your hand if you love stories about ninja assassins, samurais and geishas. Raise it higher if you love temples and shrines with more bling that Jay-Z at the Grammys. Well, of course! That’s why you’re looking for tickets to Kyoto, isn’t it?

Put that hand down and use it to start packing up your suitcase—and maybe google famous ninja assassins.

Getting Around Kyoto

To get to Kyoto, you’ll have about an hour trip from Osaka via either bus or train. Once here, the extensive rail network can get you to most attractions and hotels in Kyoto, and buses can pick up the rest.

When You Land…

A garden is just a garden…right? Not in Japan! If you’re landing early, you’ll have plenty of time to learn the difference. Check out the Zen garden at Ryoan-ji Temple or take a selfie with skyline views at Okochi-Sanso Villa’s stroll garden—then go for a walk, obviously.

Here’s a tip for afternoon flights to Kyoto: Drop your stuff at your hotel, because you’re gonna need both hands. Skip the mega-malls and head to the eastern end of Shijo Street to search for kimonos, incense and damascene metal work. Go ahead and splurge;lastminute.co.nz’sKyoto holiday packages saved you plenty of yen.

If your wheels touch down at night, you need to go up. Enjoy a sky-high cocktail near Sanjo Station while you study up on your favourite song lyrics. Then it’s karaoke time!

Live Like a Local

Want your skyline snaps for free? When your train pulls into Kyoto Station, head to the roof for some of the best city views. Don’t stay too long—you just might be inspired to actually become a resident.

We mentioned the legendary ninja assassins, right? What are you waiting for? Get searching for cheap flights to Kyoto on lastminute.co.nz. The only thing we’ll assassinate is high prices!