Is Totally Kyoto affiliated with any tourism board or hotel chain?
No. Totally Kyoto is an independent, editorially run index. We don't accept payment to feature a business in a guide.
Does this site use affiliate links?
Not currently. If that changes, any advertising or affiliate relationship will be clearly marked and explained on our privacy & disclosure page.
How often is the site updated?
Guides are reviewed and expanded on an ongoing basis, and practical details like visa and transport information are checked against official sources. See the News department for recent developments affecting visitors to Kyoto.
Can I suggest a guide or correction?
Yes — that's genuinely useful to us. Use the contact page and tell us what's missing or out of date.
Will this be available in other languages?
Traditional Chinese and Korean both currently cover the homepage plus the Plan, Stay, Districts, Temples & Shrines, Culture and Food departments (look for the language switcher in the header), with more departments being added over time.
Do you cover day trips outside Kyoto, like Nara or Osaka?
Yes — both are covered in the Plan department, alongside Kyoto itself.