Kyoto Weather in January

In the cold climate, warm clothes are the must in Kyoto. Visitors should wear thickly when going outdoors. Thermal shirts, sweaters, wool over coats or down coats, wool trousers, and thick pants, socks, and boots are great. Gloves, a scarf, a padded hat and a mask are also suggested against cold wind. But it is mostly well heated indoor, and you need to take off the thick layers after going side these places.Recommendation Rate: 

There are a series of New Year celebrations in January. Visitors may follow the locals to pay the first visit in a year to those shrines, locally known as hatsumode. Fushimi Inari Taisha, Yasaka Shrine, and Gion are among the most popular shrines. It is also advised to watch an archery completion or ritual, perhaps in Sanjusangendo. Competitors are in kimono or traditional costume, and reproduce the magnificent scene of ancient times.

If it snows, Kinkaku-ji Temple, Kifune Shrine, Kamigamo Shrine, etc. are the best places to appreciate snow scenery in Kyoto. Skiing is a popular sport in winter, and rural ski resorts are busy. If you prefer indoors activities, then go to visit museums in the city, such as Kyoto National Museum. Also do not miss trying traditional Kurama Onsen in cold days. Sukiyaki and more hot Japanese food are worth a taste, too.