Gion
Neighborhood
A traditional district famous for its preserved wooden machiya houses and geisha culture.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
These preserved, sloped stone streets are quintessential Higashiyama and perfect for a slow walk.
Pontocho Alley
Japanese Restaurant
A narrow, atmospheric alleyway packed with restaurants and bars that comes alive after dark.
4.4(9 reviews)
Kiyamachi Dori
Tourist Attraction
A lively area along a canal that is a popular destination for nightlife and dining.
4.4(240 reviews)
Ine Fishing Village
Tourist Attraction
A beautiful, quiet coastal village known for its unique traditional boat houses built directly over the water.
4.5(7,732 reviews)
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
Scenic Spot
A famous path winding through towering bamboo stalks that is best visited early to avoid crowds.
4.3(21,733 reviews)
WIFE & HUSBAND
Coffee Shop
A charming cafe where you can rent picnic gear to enjoy coffee and snacks by the nearby river.
4.5(510 reviews)Top 20%
Nishiki Market
Market
A bustling, narrow shopping street known as Kyoto's kitchen, filled with local food stalls and specialty shops.
4.3(51,147 reviews)
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist Temple
A unique temple known for its hundreds of whimsical, hand-carved stone figures.
4.7(3,784 reviews)
Katsuoji
Buddhist Temple
A scenic temple grounds famous for the thousands of small red Daruma dolls placed throughout the area.
4.6(11,947 reviews)
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shinto Shrine
A major shrine famous for its thousands of vibrant vermilion torii gates that wind up the mountainside.
4.6(87,063 reviews)
Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist Temple
A historic and iconic temple complex that is best visited early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
4.6(68,580 reviews)
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