Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
1.5M
Population
300 Mbps
Internet
Asia/Tokyo
Timezone
ITM (39km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Bamboo groves sway beside Kyoto's timeless temples, where geisha districts whisper traditions amid quiet machiya cafes. Nomads savor Japan's ultra-reliable connectivity and seasonal beauty, weaving focused workdays with profound cultural pauses.
QUICK FACTS
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Food
2,692 restaurants mapped in Kyoto
Tech
300 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 1,463,723
INFRASTRUCTURE
36,368 total POIs
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
2,692
Cafes
1,057
Bars
717
Fast Food
556
Shopping
Supermarkets
340
Convenience
784
Shopping Malls
48
Healthcare
Hospitals
178
Clinics
857
Pharmacies
423
Education
Schools
1,066
Universities
137
Libraries
51
Recreation
Parks
2,252
Playgrounds
745
Sports
486
Cinemas
10
Museums
148
Theatres
33
Transport
Bus Stops
3,058
Train Stations
185
Fuel Stations
164
Services
Banks
280
ATMs
137
Post Offices
290
Police
190
Fire Stations
73
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
300 Mbps
Download
168 Mbps
Upload
36ms
Latency
18,915
Tests
7,732
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: May - Sep
5°
J
6°
F
10°
M
16°
A
21°
M
25°
J
26°
J
25°
A
21°
S
16°
O
10°
N
6°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 15.5 C Range: 5 - 25.9 C Rain: 1,915 mm/year Sunshine: 2,894 h/year
CITY SCORES
83.1
Nomad Index
C
Livability
37.5
Culture
51.2
Overall
AIRPORT
ITM
Osaka Itami International Airport
39 km from center
~59 min drive
FUN FACTS
Kyoto ( or ; Japanese: 京都, Kyōto [kʲoꜜː.to] ), officially Kyoto City (京都市, Kyōto-shi; [kʲoː.toꜜ.ɕi] ), is the capital city of Kyoto Prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan's largest and most populous island of Honshu.
As of 2020, the city had a population of 1.46 million, making it the ninth-most populous city in Japan.
More than half (56.8%) of Kyoto Prefecture's population resides in the city.
Kyoto is one of the oldest municipalities in Japan, having been chosen in 794 as the new seat of Japan's imperial court by Emperor Kanmu.
The original city, named Heian-kyō, was arranged in accordance with traditional Chinese feng shui following the model of the ancient Chinese capitals of Chang'an and Luoyang.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Kyoto known for?
Bamboo groves sway beside Kyoto's timeless temples, where geisha districts whisper traditions amid quiet machiya cafes. Nomads savor Japan's ultra-reliable connectivity and seasonal beauty, weaving focused workdays with profound cultural pauses.
How fast is the internet in Kyoto?
Kyoto has an average download speed of 300 Mbps and upload speed of 168 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Kyoto?
Kyoto has an average year-round temperature of approximately 15.5 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Kyoto?
Kyoto is served by ITM (Osaka Itami International Airport), approximately 39 km from the city center.
What is the population of Kyoto?
The population of Kyoto is approximately 1.5M.
What infrastructure does Kyoto have?
Kyoto has 36,368 mapped points of interest, including 2,692 restaurants, 178 hospitals, 1,066 schools.
What country is Kyoto in?
Kyoto is located in Kyoto.
