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Kyoto

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Historic Sites Sacred & Religious Sites Landmarks
The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world. A Kyoto vacation appeals to visitors wishing to enrich their outdoor explorations with some historical and spiritual flair, an easy task in a city claiming to posses over 1,000 notable Buddhist temples. In addition to soaking up the architectural sights, popular things to do in Kyoto include visits to the busy textile district, browsing the old-fashioned shopping streets, and dropping into tofu shops and traditional teahouses. Plan the details of your Kyoto holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use Japan trip builder tool.
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Top Kyoto tours

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Popular things to do in Kyoto

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
4.4
Duration: 3 hours
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
4.6
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Nijo Castle
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Arashiyama
4.3
Duration: 6 hours

Historic Sites in Kyoto

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Kinkaku-ji
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
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Sanjusangendo Temple
4.6
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ryoanji Temple
3.8
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Ginkakuji Temple
4.3
Duration: 1h 30 min

Side trips from Kyoto

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Universal Studios Japan
Osaka
4.1
Duration: 6 hours
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Osaka Castle
Chuo
4.0
Duration: 2h 30 min
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
Osaka
4.2
Duration: 2 hours
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Nara Park
Nara
4.5
Duration: 2h 30 min

Hidden gems in Kyoto

Katsura Imperial Villa
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min
Street Kart Kyoto
4.9
Duration: 2h 30 min
Heian Shrine
4.2
Duration: 1 hour
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Shugakuin Imperial Villa
4.5
Duration: 1h 30 min

Shopping in Kyoto

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Nishiki Market Shopping District
4.0
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kyoto Station Building
4.2
Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kyoto Kimono Rental Sakura
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Duration: 1h 30 min
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Kimono Atelier Akane
5.0
Duration: 1h 30 min

Parks in Kyoto

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Nanzen-ji Temple
4.4
Duration: 1 hour
Rakusai Chikurin Park
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
Keishuin Garden
5.0
Duration: 1 hour
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Tenryu-ji Temple Sogenchi Teien
4.8
Duration: 1 hour

Featured attractions

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Haru Cooking Class
4.9
Duration: 4 hours
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Kyoto Kimono Rental Rei
3.8
Duration: 30 minutes
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KSK-Tour
5.0
Duration: 6 hours
Gion
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Duration: 3 hours
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Places to visit with Kyoto

Osaka BEST FOR: Landmark, Theme Park, Park
Nara BEST FOR: Religious Site, Wildlife Area, Monument
Himeji BEST FOR: Castle, Garden, Landmark
Kobe BEST FOR: Landmark, Religious Site, Park
Koya-cho BEST FOR: Cemetery, Religious Site, Historic Site
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