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Experience the best of Kyoto

Kyoto, Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years, is a city of temples, gardens, wooden townhouses and refined traditions.

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The city holds many of Japan's most treasured sites. Fushimi Inari Taisha's thousands of vermilion torii gates climb a wooded mountain, Kinkaku-ji's Golden Pavilion shimmers over its pond, and Kiyomizu-dera's wooden stage juts from the hillside above the city. The rock garden of Ryoan-ji and the mossy grounds of Ginkaku-ji invite quiet contemplation.

In Gion, the geisha district, wooden teahouses line lanes such as Hanamikoji, and the stone-paved streets of Higashiyama lead past craft shops and shrines. Arashiyama, in the west, is known for its bamboo grove, the Togetsukyo Bridge and a hillside monkey park. Nishiki Market is the city's kitchen, the Philosopher's Path follows a canal lined with cherry trees, and Nijo Castle has floors that chirp underfoot to warn of intruders.

Kyoto cuisine is refined and seasonal, from multi-course kaiseki and tofu to matcha sweets and the tea ceremony. Spring cherry blossom and autumn foliage are the most beloved seasons, summer is hot and humid with the Gion Matsuri festival, and winter is quiet and crisp. Nara, with its deer and great Buddha, is an easy trip.

  • 1 hop-on hop-off route
  • Free cancellation on 89% of experiences
  • 4.9 across the top 24

Top 10 attractions in Kyoto

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  1. Number 1

    Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

    4.942k reviewsfrom $1
  2. Number 2

    Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

    4.937k reviewsfrom $6
  3. Number 3

    Kiyomizu-dera Temple

    4.933k reviewsfrom $1
  4. Number 4

    Arashiyama Park

    4.932k reviewsfrom $6
  5. Number 5

    Tenryu-ji Temple

    4.930k reviewsfrom $6
  6. Number 6

    Nijo-jo Castle

    4.928k reviewsfrom $1
  7. Number 7

    Gion Corner

    4.926k reviewsfrom $1
  8. Number 8

    Togetsu-kyo Bridge

    4.916k reviewsfrom $17
  9. Number 9

    Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine)

    4.916k reviewsfrom $1
  10. Number 10

    Nishiki Market

    4.99k reviewsfrom $1

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Hop-on hop-off in Kyoto

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Nara, Uji matcha, Ine Funaya and Kobe day trips from Kyoto

192

Landmarks and attractions in Kyoto

35

Museums and galleries in Kyoto

5

Ghost tours, Hiroshima, Miyajima and Nijo in Kyoto

1,139

Gion geisha walks, Higashiyama and e-bike tours in Kyoto

221

Pontocho, Gion dishes and Zen temple lunch in Kyoto

397

Maiko dances, drum shows, GEAR theater and sumo in Kyoto

40

Outdoor and adventure activities in Kyoto

39

Nature and wildlife tours in Kyoto

8

Family days and theme parks in Kyoto

58

Shore excursions from Kyoto

5

For kids in Kyoto

18

For couples in Kyoto

12

Fushimi sake breweries and Nishiki Market bites in Kyoto

Go beyond Kyoto

  1. Otsu · 9 km

    Hieizan Enryaku-ji Temple

    8 hr5.01 reviewfrom $141
  2. Nara · 36 km

    Toshodaiji Temple

    8 hr4.9399 reviewsfrom $61
  3. Takashima · 36 km

    Shirahige Shrine

    9–10 hrfrom $60
  4. Osaka · 43 km

    Tsutenkaku Tower

    4 hr4.914k reviewsfrom $3
  5. Osaka · 43 km

    Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo)

    4–8 hr4.912k reviewsfrom $3
  6. Kobe · 63 km

    Kobe Harborland

    8 hr4.9425 reviewsfrom $46
  7. Kobe · 63 km

    Kobe Port Tower

    6 hr, 30 min4.742 reviewsfrom $78
  8. Tokoname · 99 km

    Tokonyan

    2 hr4.716 reviewsfrom $65
  9. Gifu · 101 km

    Gifu Castle

    2 hrfrom $92
  10. Nagoya · 105 km

    Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology

    7 hr4.9177 reviewsfrom $77
  11. Nagoya · 105 km

    SCMAGLEV and Railway Park

    7 hr4.912 reviewsfrom $129
  12. Okayama · 173 km

    Okayama Korakuen Garden

    6 hr4.952 reviewsfrom $50

Questions about Kyoto

What is there to do in Kyoto?
We list 1,713 experiences in Kyoto. The largest groups are day trips (213), city tours (171), food tours (66), shows & theatre (48).
What are the top attractions in Kyoto?
Ranked by the experiences that visit them, the top attractions in Kyoto are Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha), Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Park.
What is the most popular experience in Kyoto?
By number of traveller reviews it is "PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour", rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17,503 reviews.
Is there a hop-on hop-off bus in Kyoto?
Yes. We list 1 hop-on hop-off bus tour in Kyoto; the most reviewed is "Kyoto Hop-On Hop-off sightseeing Tour" with 1 reviews.
How long do tours and tickets in Kyoto take?
The typical experience in Kyoto lasts about 3 hours; the middle half run between 1.5 hours and 7 hours.
Can I cancel a booking in Kyoto?
The operator lists free cancellation on 89% of the 1,713 experiences we hold for Kyoto. The cut-off differs by experience and is shown on each product page before you choose a date.

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