Tourism statisticsCity2026
Kyoto Tourism Statistics: 62.8M Visitors in 2025
Kyoto, Japan, recorded 62.8 million visitors in 2025, City of Kyoto reports. AirROI tracks 4,219 Airbnb homes in Kyoto. Reviews show 97% of Kyoto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 29% and France at 8.2%.
Airbnb figures are from AirROI listing data. Read the method
- From abroad, among guests who left a review
- 97%
- Top country abroad, among guests who left a review
- United States
- Top origin city, among guests who left a review
- New York
Key facts
Kyoto Tourism Facts
Each sentence names its place, period and source, so it can be quoted alone.
Official
- City of Kyoto puts Kyoto at 62.8 million visitors in 2025.
Airbnb homes
- AirROI tracked 4,219 Airbnb homes in Kyoto as of October 2026.
Guests
- AirROI estimates 97% of Kyoto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026 came from abroad, led by the United States at 29% and France at 8.2%.
- Among Kyoto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, New York was the top origin city at 2.2%, ahead of Paris at 2.1%, AirROI estimates.
By place
- AirROI tracked 5.6% of the Airbnb homes in Japan in Kyoto as of October 2026.
Official numbers
How Many Tourists Visit Kyoto?
City of Kyoto counted 62.8 million visitors in 2025.
| Figure | What it counts | Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 62.8 millionVisitors | Annual tourists visiting Kyoto City | 2025 | City of Kyoto (京都市産業観光局) |
Airbnb homes
Airbnb Homes in Kyoto
Kyoto had 4,219 Airbnb homes as of October 2026, as AirROI tracked them. Places it does not track are not counted, so this is a floor.
Where guests come from
Where Do Kyoto Airbnb Guests Come From?
Among Kyoto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, nearly all came from abroad (97%), led by the United States at 29% and France at 8.2%, AirROI estimates. Among the same guests, New York was the top origin city at 2.2%, ahead of Paris at 2.1%. The figures rest on 735,788 reviews, written over many years.
97% from abroad
Among guests who left a review, as of October 2026
- From abroad 97%
- From within Japan 3%
Top countries abroad
Among guests who left a review
Top origin cities
Among guests who left a review
FAQ
Questions About Tourism in Kyoto
How many tourists visit Kyoto?
Kyoto had 62.8 million visitors in 2025, according to City of Kyoto.
How many Airbnb homes are there in Kyoto?
As of October 2026, AirROI tracked 4,219 Airbnb homes in Kyoto.
Where do Airbnb guests in Kyoto come from?
Of Kyoto Airbnb guests who left a review as of October 2026, 97% came from abroad, AirROI estimates. The largest groups were the United States at 29% and France at 8.2%. Among the same guests, the top origin city was New York at 2.2%, ahead of Paris at 2.1%.
Method
How These Numbers Are Made
Official figures come from their publishers, linked above, and were last checked in November 2026. Home counts are as AirROI tracked them, from Airbnb listing data, and cover Airbnb only. Origin rests on 735,788 reviews and describes guests who left a review, not everyone who came. Read the method page.