10 Best Things to do in Kyoto, Japan #travel

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Explore Kyoto's highlights from early morning bike rides to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest and Fushimi Inari Shrine, to ninja training, samurai lessons, and a night out with shabu shabu and karaoke.

3 plans · 10 places · 7 experiences

Morning plan · 2 places · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Early Morning Bike Tour

“Wake up early, rent a bike, and head out to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, then straight to Fushimi Inari Shrine for an unforgettable morning.”

Experience · 1 place
Bike to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest early
Wake up as early as possible, rent a bike, and head out of the city towards Arashiyama. Our first stop is the Bamboo Forest. You don't have much time here before people start showing up, so take a few deep breaths and then jump back on the bike.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Tourist attraction · Kyoto
4.4 (24,591)Closed
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A stunning bamboo grove in the Arashiyama district. It's best to visit early in the morning before the crowds arrive to experience its tranquility.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Hike the Torii gates of Fushimi Inari
Go straight to the Fushimi Inari Shrine. If you're not there by 7 AM, do it another day, because once 9 AM hits, you've got to get out of there. Follow the thousands of bright orange Torii gates up Mount Inari; these things just don't stop.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kyoto
4.6 (90,859)Closed
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A famous Shinto shrine known for its thousands of vermilion torii gates that wind up Mount Inari. It's open 24/7 and free to enter, but it gets extremely crowded after 9 AM.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

Afternoon plan · 2 places · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Afternoon Warrior Training

“After lunch, harness your inner ninja at a class, then begin to understand the way of the warrior through samurai training.”

Experience · 1 place
Harness your inner ninja
After lunch, harness your inner ninja at a class that teaches important life skills like the art of late-night creeping and how to properly throw a ninja star.
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Ninja Dojo and Store
Martial arts school · Kyoto
4.9 (435)Open · until 6 PM
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A place to learn ninja skills, including stealth techniques and throwing ninja stars.
Japan, 〒600-8422 Kyoto, Shimogyo Ward, Hakurakutencho, 528 2F NINJA DOJO and STORE Kyoto
Experience · 1 place
Understand the way of the warrior
Begin to understand the way of the warrior through samurai training. By the time the training is over, the tourist temple tours should have died down a bit.
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Samurai Training Kyoto
Tourist attraction · Kyoto
5.0 (433)Open · until 8:30 PM
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An establishment offering samurai training to understand the way of the warrior.
Japan, 〒604-8035 Kyoto, Nakagyo Ward, Sakuranocho, 438-1 Kyoto Samurai

Plan · 3 places · Kyoto, Japan

Kyoto Evening Cultural Immersion

“Start by heading into Kyoto's Central Park to the Imperial Palace, then Kinkaku-ji, the Heian Shrine, make your way over to the Gion neighborhood, then start thinking about dinner with shabu shabu, and finish the day at a Japanese karaoke spot.”

Experience · 1 place
Spot geishas in Gion
From the Heian Shrine, make your way over to the Gion neighborhood in hopes of spotting one of the beautiful and mysterious geishas on their way to work.
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Gion
Kyoto
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Kyoto's famous geisha district, known for its traditional wooden machiya houses and tea houses. It's a great place to spot geishas and maikos.
Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Enjoy Japanese hotpot shabu shabu
Start thinking about dinner. Find a restaurant that serves up the Japanese hotpot style cooking, shabu shabu. Oh man, it's delicious!
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Shabu Shabu Restaurant
Sukiyaki and Shabu Shabu restaurant · Kyoto
4.8 (602)Open · until 3 PM
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A restaurant serving shabu shabu, a Japanese hotpot dish where thinly sliced meat and vegetables are cooked in a simmering broth.
Kyoto Tsuyu Shabu CHIRIRI Shijo Karasuma Annex, 325 Kamiyanagicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8099, Japan
Shabu Shabu — A Japanese hotpot dish with thinly sliced meat and fresh vegetables, cooked in a simmering broth. It's a delicious and interactive dining experience.
Experience · 1 place
Sing your heart out at karaoke
Finish the day at a Japanese karaoke spot. In my personal opinion, these are the best things to do in Kyoto.
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Karaoke Mega Big
Karaoke bar · Kyoto
4.5 (46)Closed · opens Monday 10 AM
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A Japanese karaoke establishment, perfect for finishing the day with some singing and fun.
Karaoke Mega Big, 234-1 Yamazakicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8032, Japan

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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Historical landmark · Kyoto
4.5 (10,351)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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Located in Kyoto Central Park, the Imperial Palace is a significant historical site.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, 内 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0811, Japan
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Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (70,689)Open · until 5 PM
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Also known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
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Heian-jingu Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kyoto
4.4 (16,207)Closed · opens Thursday 6 AM
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A Shinto shrine in Kyoto, known for its large torii gate.
Heian-jingū Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan

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