With a 30% decrease of the value of the Yen against the pound and the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) recently naming Japan as one of the Destinations to Watch in 2015, there has never been a better time to visit Kyoto.

February is the perfect time to try out the culture and food of Kyoto City thanks to the Kyoto Restaurant Winter Special promotion running throughout the month.

The annual event offers visitors the opportunity to enjoy five-star Japanese food at affordable prices with 151 restaurants across Kyoto offering special menus. The event aims to give visitors a culturally enriching gastronomic experience as they taste various types of Japanese food, from tofu to kaiseki, and from sushi to tempura.

This year a further 44 restaurants have joined the promotion, offering both Japanese and international cuisine. Visitors should look for the fixed price “Winter Special Menu” at participating restaurants, with price options ranging from ¥2,500 (c £14) to ¥15,000 (c £84), including tax and service.  

Packages to Kyoto during February include:

Eight Nights in Kyoto and Tokyo with A&K's “Highlights of Japan Tour” from £2,695 per person

The package includes eight nights' hotel accommodation, international flights, airport transfers and transport in Japan. Highlights include two guided tour days, a trip on the world famous Shinkansen bullet train and a visit to a traditional Kyoto townhouse for a classic afternoon tea. To book visit www.abercrombiekent.co.uk or call 0845 485 1660.

Inside Japan Tours Offers a Seven Night Culture and Food Tour Taking in Kyoto and Tokyo from £2167 per person

The package includes seven nights' accommodation including one night at a Kyoto ryokan, breakfast every day, an evening meal at the ryokan, a meal at the Yoshikawa tempura restaurant, a shopping and home cooking class, one day private guiding in Tokyo and Kyoto, transport between all destinations, Tokyo transport pass, 7 day rail pass and airport transfers as well as international flights from London to Tokyo. To book visit www.insidejapantours.com or call 01173709764

Six Nights in Kyoto Staying at Fine Garden Kyoto-Minami from £1,326.75 per couple with Expedia

The package includes six nights' hotel accommodation at the three star Fine Garden Kyoto-minami, Kyoto and international flights to Osaka via Helsinki with Finnair. To book visit www.expedia.co.uk or call 0845 485 1660.    

For more information on Kyoto, please visit www.kyoto.travel and for more information on Kyoto Winter Special visithttp//www.krws.jp

About KCB

Kyoto Convention Bureau is the official partnership for international tourism representation of the City of Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto's diverse history and reputation as Japan's original capital and cultural centre provide a wealth of opportunities for tour operators and travel agents.  The city is home to the Imperial Palace whilst also being the only place where 'real' geishas can still be seen, its old temples and Zen gardens interspersed with urban living means that Kyoto is a striking contrast of heritage and modern city.  Its location just 25 minutes from Osaka and 2hrs 15 minutes from Tokyo, make it easily accessible from Japan's two main international gateways.

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