What is .kyoto?
ICANN's records put the delegation of .kyoto on January 28, 2015. Like most of the newer endings, it was applied for in the 2012 New gTLD Program round and its registry agreement was signed on November 7, 2014.
Under the hood, the root zone points to 4 name servers for .kyoto, 3 of them reachable over IPv6. The delegation is DNSSEC-signed, so resolvers can verify that answers for .kyoto haven't been tampered with on the way. Registration data is published over RDAP and WHOIS (the WHOIS server is whois.nic.kyoto).
.kyoto FAQ
What does .kyoto mean?
.kyoto is a generic top-level domain named for the word "kyoto", and it's aimed at cities & regions. It doesn't belong to any country.
What is .kyoto used for?
.kyoto is mostly used for cities & regions. Like most gTLDs, it's a label of intent rather than a guarantee — check the site, not just the ending.
What country is .kyoto?
None. .kyoto is a generic top-level domain, so it isn't tied to any country.
Who owns the .kyoto domain extension?
Academic Institution: The University of Informatics operates .kyoto as its registry, under a registry agreement with ICANN.
When was .kyoto created?
.kyoto was delegated to the DNS root zone on January 28, 2015.
Is .kyoto a valid domain?
Yes. .kyoto is an active top-level domain in the DNS root zone, delegated in 2015, so .kyoto addresses work in every browser.
Can I buy a .kyoto domain?
.kyoto names are sold through ICANN-accredited registrars. Some gTLDs restrict who can register, so read Academic Institution: The University of Informatics's policy if you're unsure.
Is .kyoto DNSSEC-signed?
Yes, the root zone holds a DS record for .kyoto.
Sources
Data from IANA root zone version 2026102000. Last changed August 20, 2019. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
