Ninenzaka
Tourist attraction
A charming, sloping pedestrian street lined with traditional wooden buildings, shops, and cafes that leads toward the Yasaka Pagoda.
4.5(10,978 reviews)
Sannenzaka
Tourist attraction
A picturesque, stone-paved alleyway filled with traditional architecture, souvenir shops, and teahouses.
4.4(16,286 reviews)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Scenic spot
A famous, towering bamboo forest with a walking path that offers a serene and otherworldly atmosphere.
4.3(21,733 reviews)
Pontocho Alley
Japanese restaurant
A narrow, atmospheric alleyway running parallel to the Kamo River, filled with traditional restaurants and bars that glow with lanterns at night.
4.4(9 reviews)
Kimono Forest
Tourist attraction
An art installation located at Arashiyama Station featuring hundreds of pillars wrapped in traditional kimono fabrics.
4.2(2,211 reviews)
Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no Michi), North End
Historical landmark
A peaceful, stone-lined walking trail that follows a canal shaded by numerous cherry trees.
4.6(3,285 reviews)
Ginkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
Also known as the Silver Pavilion, this Zen temple is celebrated for its elegant architecture and meticulously maintained moss and sand gardens.
4.5(17,047 reviews)
Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
A stunning Zen temple, also known as the Golden Pavilion, whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
4.5(67,166 reviews)
Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist temple
A historic temple famous for its large wooden stage that offers panoramic views of the city and surrounding nature.
4.6(68,580 reviews)
Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist temple
A quiet temple in the Arashiyama area known for its own beautiful, less-crowded bamboo grove.
4.3(2,073 reviews)
Nishiki Market
Market
A bustling, narrow shopping street in downtown Kyoto packed with stalls selling local delicacies, fresh seafood, and snacks like strawberry mochi.
4.3(51,147 reviews)
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shinto shrine
A major shrine famous for its thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates that form trails leading up the wooded slopes of Mount Inari.
4.6(87,063 reviews)
Nara Park
Park
A large, scenic park in Nara where hundreds of wild, free-roaming deer live and interact with visitors.
4.6(72,554 reviews)
10 things to do in Kyoto
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