Kyoto Prefecture

Kyoto Attractions

Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan - Kyoto Attractions

Things to Do in Kyoto

Ways to tour Kyoto

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Kyoto.

Kyoto Full-Day Private Tour with Government-Licensed Guide
120
Public Transportation Tours
from
HK$1,282.43
per adult (price varies by group size)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto
244
Cooking Classes
from
HK$1,007.62
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Kyoto Samurai Experience
417
Sports Lessons
from
HK$916.02
per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Nighttime All-Inclusive Local Eats and Streets, Gion and Beyond
75
City Tours
from
HK$956.71
per adult (price varies by group size)
Hidden Kyoto E-Biking tour
282
Bike Tours
from
HK$732.81
per adult
SPECIAL OFFER
The right way to know Kyoto
82
Rail Tours
from
~~HK$3,383.16~~

HK$3,505.30
per group (up to 6)
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto
60
Bike Tours
from
HK$916.02
per adult
Private & Custom KYOTO Walking Tour - your Travel Companion
1
Bus Tours
from
HK$2,661.83
per group (up to 5)
Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems, Personalised
44
City Tours
from
HK$590.21
per adult (price varies by group size)
Kyoto All Must-Sees Private Chauffeur Full-day Tour - English Speaking Driver
6
Bus Tours
from
HK$3,419.80
per group (up to 5)

Walking Tours

Top Attractions in Kyoto

1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Southern Kyoto

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Open now

This building has been here since 1589, and the entire shrine itself predates back to 711, far preceding the foundation…

2. Kinkakuji Temple

Religious Sites

Northern Kyoto

By Lifenotmundane

Set within a serene lake and Zen gardens, it is a creation of a powerful overlord who spent his retirement years on…

3. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks

As a world-renowned UNESCO heritage site, this temple is flooded by visitor from all around the globe every day.

4. Sanjusangendo Temple

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

This massive temple includes the largest collection of life-sized Buddhas in the world.

5. Arashiyama

Neighbourhoods • Scenic Walking Areas

Western Kyoto

The green filtered light and canopy of upright bamboo trunks creates a unique living cathedral ambience .

6. Eikando Zenrinji Temple

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites

By CanadianBoys

This Temple site comprises many buildings and has been modernized recently and includes an elevator, toilets with all…

7. Nijo Castle

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles

City Center

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Open now

This castle has displays of many aspects of the original site's functions.

8. Gion

Neighbourhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks

Gion

The alleys and streets are made up of shops, restaurants, b&b’s and private residences that appear timeless in style…

9. Ginkakuji Temple

Religious Sites

By unescotravelbug

This Zen Temple is one of many Zen temples in Kyoto; nested on the foothill of Higashiyama where Japan's Higashiyama…

10. Monkey Park Iwatayama

Zoos

Western Kyoto

The Iwatayama Monkey Park is a peaceful sanctuary for a big troupe of Japanese macaques, located at the summit of Mt.

11. Tofuku-ji Temple

Historic Sites • Religious Sites

Southern Kyoto

These 2 structures are surrounded by a number of ancient temple buildings with Zen architecture.

12. Nishiki Market Shopping District

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Flea & Street Markets

Shinkyogoku Shopping District

This narrow market, about quarter of a mile long, houses over 120 different retail outlets, some of which have been…

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