24 Hours in Kyoto Japan - One Day Travel Guide

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Explore Kyoto's ancient and metropolitan side in a single day, visiting historical sites like the Imperial Palace and famous temples, plus trying local street food.

5 places

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Kyoto National Gardens
Kyoto
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A beautiful public park in Kyoto, home to 50,000 trees, beautiful flowers, and ancient temples and shrines. It's a great place to explore and walk around.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
Historical landmark · Kyoto
4.5 (10,351)Closed · opens tomorrow 9 AM
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This complex was built over a thousand years ago and served as the residence for Japanese Emperors for hundreds of years. It's absolutely beautiful, with massive gates adorned with intricate gold details. It's free to explore, with no entry fee, though they do check bags at the gate.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, 内 Kyotogyoen, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0811, Japan
- Intricate details — Unlike many extravagant castles, the Imperial Palace is more low-key, but its extravagance is evident in the intricate details of the hinges, door frames, and carvings that truly pop out.
- 1915 Coronation Building — Not everything here is ancient; this beautiful building was constructed in 1915 for the coronation of Emperors after they moved to Tokyo, specifically to usher in the new emperor of the Taisho era.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (72,172)Closed · opens tomorrow 6 AM
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One of Kyoto's most famous Buddhist temples, offering expansive views over the city. The impressive building you first see is just the entry gate; wait until you see the real thing. It's a truly gorgeous property with surrounding forests and gardens.
Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
- Iconic deck photo spot — Snagging a photo on this iconic deck is no easy feat due to crowds. The best way to avoid them is to come very early in the morning. The views out over the entire city are absolutely gorgeous.
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Maruyama Park
City park · Kyoto
4.3Closed
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A beautiful park that's a very popular spot when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom, with tons of cherry trees drooping beautifully into the ponds and walking paths. Even without flowers, it's full of beautiful greenery.
Maruyama Park, Maruyamacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0071, Japan
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Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple · Kyoto
4.6 (70,689)Open · until 5 PM
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A stunning representation of Japanese history and architecture, this Golden Pavilion has stood for hundreds of years, though it's been rebuilt twice due to fires. The top two floors are completely covered in beautiful gold leaf.
Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

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