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About Kyoto
Kimono-clad woman at Yasaka Pagoda and Sannen Zaka Street in Kyoto (Photo: Guitar photographer / Shutterstock.com)
Top Attractions in Kyoto
Culture
Daigo-ji Temple
Culture
Fushimi Inari Taisha
5 (6) 6 Reviews
Culture
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
4.6 (10) 10 Reviews
Culture
Kinkakuji Temple
4.8 (4) 4 Reviews
Around Kyoto
Area
Arashiyama
Along a river in the West of Kyoto lies Arashiyama, a rural suburb of Kyoto. Literally “Storm Mountain”, Arashiyama is actually a tranquil place where you can wind down and relax in a beautiful..
Area
Maizuru
Maizuru is a port city in northern Kyoto along the coast of the Sea of Japan. It can be reached in just 2 hours from the central Kyoto City, where most visitors to Kyoto converge. The city is..
Area
Ine
Ine (伊根町) is a town located inYosa District, in northernKyoto Prefecture. It is knownfor its traditional wooden fishing houses, or Funaya, that line Ine Bay. The region is located to t..
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About Kyoto
| Region | Kansai |
|---|---|
| Island | Honshu |
| Capital | Kyoto in Video |
| Population | 2,636,092 |
| Area | 4,612.20 km² |
Japan’s capital from AD 794 to 1868, the list of possible tourist destinations in Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is endless.
You can attempt to visit all of major sites, including but certainly not limited to: Fushimi Inari Shrine and its brilliant vermillion row of torii gates, its many temples (most notably Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkaku-ji), Nijo Castle, and Amanohashidate (one of the Three Views of Japan).
Or you can attempt to “experience” Kyoto and its rich culture: appreciate the traditional architecture and maiko of the Gion district, witness the Gion Festival (held every July), and indulge in the various delicacies Kyoto has to offer, such as Uji matcha green tea, tofu, and various Japanese confectioneries. Kyoto is on the bucket list of many a traveller, and for good reason.
Around Kyoto
- Things to Do in Kyoto
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Upcoming Kyoto Events
Activities
Hydrangea Season at Mimuroto-ji Temple 2024
Jun 1st - Jul 7th
Each year during Japan's rainy season, Kyoto's Mimuroto-ji Temple opens their hydrangea garden, which is filled with around..
24 1 ¥1,000
Culture
Kahoen Hydrangea Festival 2024
Jun 15th - Jul 7th
During peak hydrangea season, Kyoto's Kahoen garden is set to be filled with around 10,000 hydrangea bushes in bloom.
8 ¥300
Tanabata and Light-up at Kodai-ji 2024
Jul 6th - Jul 7th
Colorful display of decorated bamboo branches in the carpark of Kodai-ji in Kyoto to celebrate the festival of Tanabata. The handmade..
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Where to eat in Kyoto
Food
Meg Sing
Ichiwa is an thousand year old store with longstanding connections with Yasurai Matsuri festival at Imamiya Shrine selling aburi-mochi,..
27 2
Food
Chao Chao Gyoza
Lee Tan
Chowing down on gyozas and cheap beer at Chao Chao Gyoza
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Food
Taste the Famous Issen Yoshoku
Irma Syahriar
Kyoto is famous for a lot of things. But when it comes to food, Issen Yoshoku is one recommended dish that you should not miss.
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Places to stay in Kyoto
Accommodation
Tokyu Harvest Kyoto Takagamine
Takako Sakamoto
Tokyu Harvest Club Kyoto Takagamine & Viala is a gorgeous hotel inside the historical Shozan Resort Kyoto.
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Accommodation
Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya at Nijo
Bonson Lam
More like a chic home stay from an interior decoration magazine, this guesthouse is both elegant and comfortable.
25 1
Accommodation
Ine Boathouse Ryokan
Bonson Lam
At Ine there are surprises and delights in every season. In winter the mountains are blanketed by snow, and you are rewarded by..
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Latest Kyoto Reports
Culture
Maple Garden and Autumn Leaves
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Kōtō-in, a sub-temple of Daihonzan Daitoku-ji, one of the largest Zen temples in Kyoto. Here lies the grave of Hosokawa Sansai..
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Causette Joli
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Jojakko-ji Temple
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About Kyoto
| Region | Kansai |
|---|---|
| Island | Honshu |
| Capital | Kyoto in Video |
| Population | 2,636,092 |
| Area | 4,612.20 km² |
Japan’s capital from AD 794 to 1868, the list of possible tourist destinations in Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is endless.
You can attempt to visit all of major sites, including but certainly not limited to: Fushimi Inari Shrine and its brilliant vermillion row of torii gates, its many temples (most notably Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkaku-ji), Nijo Castle, and Amanohashidate (one of the Three Views of Japan).
Or you can attempt to “experience” Kyoto and its rich culture: appreciate the traditional architecture and maiko of the Gion district, witness the Gion Festival (held every July), and indulge in the various delicacies Kyoto has to offer, such as Uji matcha green tea, tofu, and various Japanese confectioneries. Kyoto is on the bucket list of many a traveller, and for good reason.
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