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Explore Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, from its modern station to historic districts like Gion, serene temples, and the iconic Fushimi Inari-taisha, blending tradition with modern life.

14 places · 4 experiences

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Kyoto Station
Transit station · Kyoto
4.3 (10,965)
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The ultra-modern gateway to Kyoto, where you might initially wonder where the city's famous culture and tradition are.
Kyoto Station, Higashishiokoji Kamadonocho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Kyoto Tower
Observation deck · Kyoto
4.2 (213)Closed · opens tomorrow 10 AM
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A modern landmark offering panoramic views of Kyoto's gridded streets, from which you can look down and see the city's layout.
Nidec Kyoto Tower, 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan
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Gion
Kyoto
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Kyoto's historic entertainment quarter, where you can catch glimpses of the city's alluring geisha tradition. It's a place where the refined, artistic, and otherworldly geisha embody old Kyoto.
Gion, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan
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Ishibe Koji
Tourist attraction · Kyoto
4.6 (188)Closed
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A narrow alleyway where you can feel the echoes of the past amid rows of traditional Kyoto-style houses. This area is also known for some of Kyoto's finest Ryokan, traditional inns perfect for dreaming of days gone by.
Ishibe kōji road, 463-34 Shimokawaracho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0825, Japan
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Sannen-zaka and Ninen-zaka
Intersection
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Traffic-free streets lined with traditional teahouses and craft shops, where you can retrace the steps of generations of worshipers heading to and from nearby hilltop temples.
Sannen-Zaka Path & Ninen Zaka Path, 3-chōme Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
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Heian Shrine
Shinto shrine · Kyoto
4.4 (16,207)Closed · opens Thursday 6 AM
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A place of spacious austerity dedicated to Kyoto's first and last emperors, known for its great open plazas.
Heian-jingū Shrine, 97 Okazaki Nishitennocho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8341, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Contemplate the gardens at Shorenin Temple
Visit the intimate Shorenin Temple, where you are invited to sit and quietly contemplate the beautiful gardens outside, finding a moment of peace.
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Shorenin Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.5 (2,711)Closed · opens Tuesday 9 AM
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An intimate temple with beautiful gardens, offering a quiet space for contemplation.
Shōrenin Temple, 69-1 Awadaguchi Sanjobocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0035, Japan
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Kiyomizudera Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (72,172)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AM
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One of Japan's most revered temples, dominated by stone structures.
Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
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Tofukuji Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.5 (11,279)Closed · opens Monday 9 AM
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A temple crafted from ancient timbers, loved for its covered bridges that span valleys filled with maple and spruce.
Tōfuku-ji Temple, 15 Chome-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0981, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Let your thoughts drift in Kodaiji Temple's raked gravel garden
At Kodaiji Temple, let your thoughts drift across the raked gravel garden, which represents the infinite ocean, offering a serene and reflective experience.
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Kodaiji Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.4 (10,162)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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A temple featuring a raked gravel garden that represents the infinite ocean, where water is an integral and unifying element.
Japan, 〒605-0825 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Kōdaiji Temple, 高台寺下河原町５２６
Experience · 1 place
Rest beneath the arches of Nanzenji Temple's aqueduct
For a water feature with a difference, visit Nanzenji Temple and rest beneath the arches of its 19th-century aqueduct, which still supplies much of the city's water, offering a unique historical and architectural experience.
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Nanzenji Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.5 (12,588)Closed · opens tomorrow 8:40 AM
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A temple featuring a distinctive 19th-century aqueduct that still supplies much of Kyoto's water, offering a unique blend of history and architecture.
Nanzen-ji, 86 Nanzenji Fukuchicho, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8435, Japan
Experience · 1 place
Hike through 10,000 torii gates to Fushimi Inari-taisha's summit
2 hours
At Fushimi Inari-taisha, climb an extraordinary two-and-a-half-mile path lined with 10,000 torii gates. Along the way, you'll find thousands of smaller shrines where you can pay your respects or simply catch your breath before arriving at the summit two hours later for a stunning view of Kyoto.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha
Shinto shrine · Kyoto
4.6 (90,859)Closed
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Kyoto's most famous temple, dedicated to the fox spirit Inari, spanning an entire mountainside. It features a stunning red complex and a path lined with 10,000 torii gates leading to the summit, offering a stunning view of Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
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Nijo Castle
Castle · Kyoto
4.4 (2,895)Closed · opens tomorrow 8:45 AM
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A historic castle with palace grounds where you can find glimpses of old Kyoto, especially during the fleeting cherry blossom season.
Nijō Castle, 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8301, Japan
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Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Tourist attraction · Kyoto
4.4 (24,591)Closed
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A serene bamboo forest where you can experience whispering leaves and ethereal light, embodying the Zen-like calm of Kyoto.
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan