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Sacred shrines, Zen gardens, bamboo groves and geisha

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kyoto

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

4.6 (8) 8 Reviews

Kinkakuji Temple

Kyoto

Culture

Kinkakuji Temple

4.8 (4) 4 Reviews

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Kyoto

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Fushimi Inari Taisha

5 (6) 6 Reviews

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Kyoto

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

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About Kyoto

Region	Kansai
Island	Honshu
Capital	Kyoto
Population	2,636,092
Area	4,612.20 sq. km

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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Kyoto Higashiyama Lantern Street

Kyoto Higashiyama Lantern Street

Mar 6th - Mar 15th

Kyoto Higashiyama Flower Lantern Festival: Gorgeous and mysterious views of Kiyomizu Temple looming in the dark.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Free

Plum Blossom at Jonan-gu in Kyoto

Culture

Plum Blossom at Jonan-gu in Kyoto

Feb 18th - Mar 22nd

Jonangu in Fushimi, Kyoto is a Heian era Shinto shrine with a camellia and plum blossom festival in February and March

Jonangu Shrine 56 1 Free

KYOTO STEAM: International Arts × Science Festival

Culture

KYOTO STEAM: International Arts × Science Festival

Mar 21st - Mar 29th

A unique Kyoto festival that is made of multiple arts and cultural events that explore the relationship between art and science.

Okazaki Area 1 3

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Tours and experiences

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and Back (self-guided)

TOURS

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and Back (self-guided)

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and back to Kyoto. Discover the rustic rural scenery, old Japan, and local flavors away from the ..

1 day+ ¥30,900 +

Kyoto and Nara Cycling Tour (self-guided)

TOURS

Kyoto and Nara Cycling Tour (self-guided)

This tour connects the two former Japanese capitals Nara and Kyoto with their traditional town scapes. In between you can marv..

2 days ¥31,500 +

Kyoto Culture Cycling Tour

EXPERIENCES

Kyoto Culture Cycling Tour

This is a 5 to 6 hour bike tour during which you will encounter many aspects of Japanese culture and history by an expert. You..

5-6 hours ¥9,900 +

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Where to eat in Kyoto

Chao Chao Gyoza

Food

Chao Chao Gyoza

Lee Tan

Chowing down on gyozas and cheap beer at Chao Chao Gyoza

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Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto

Food

Finding a Cooking Class in Kyoto

Bonson Lam

Allow yourself a few hours or half a day for this hands on immersion experience, where you are paired with a local teacher to discover..

40

Kyoto's Haru Cooking Class

Food

Kyoto's Haru Cooking Class

Bonson Lam

Cooking with Taro, his wife Yoshiko and their young daughter Haruko is like experiencing a slice of Japanese family life. Learn..

2

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Places to stay in Kyoto

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto-Shijo

Accommodation

HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto-Shijo

Charles Colfer

Fantastic staff, location and quality - HOTEL MYSTAYS Kyoto-Shijo

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Accommodation

Kyoto Hana Hostel

Bonson Lam

All the comforts and warmth of home and discover new friends from Japan and around the world

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Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya at Nijo

Accommodation

Kyoto Guesthouse Roujiya at Nijo

Bonson Lam

More like a chic home stay from an interior decoration magazine, this guesthouse is elegant and comfortable at the same time in..

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% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Food

% Arabica in Higashiyama, Kyoto

Tom Roseveare

Enjoy specialty coffee at Arabica Kyoto – a stylish, artisanal third-wave coffee shop found in Kyoto's downtown Higashiyam..

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Kyoto Imperial Park

Culture

Kyoto Imperial Park

Elena Lisina

Kyoto Imperial Park is a good place for a break with the family, or some jogging or cycling. Many beautiful old trees grow there,..

Hotel SOWAKA

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Hotel SOWAKA

Japan Travel

Enjoy a luxury getaway at Hotel SOWAKA, tucked away in Kyoto's Gion district just moments away from Yasaka Shrine.

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About Kyoto

Region	Kansai
Island	Honshu
Capital	Kyoto
Population	2,636,092
Area	4,612.20 sq. km

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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