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May 2, 2024 · Fushimi Inari Taisha. 2. Kiyomizu-dera Temple. 3. Stroll through the Higashiyama District. 4. Wander through Gion. 5. Visit Kodai-ji Temple. 6. Photograph Yasaka Pagoda. 7. See the Cherry Blossoms at Maruyama Park. 8. Enjoy the Fall Colors at Eikan-do Temple. 9. Take a Stroll on the Philosopher’s Path. 10. Visit Ginkaku-ji Temple (Silver Pavilion)
6 Tips on how to reach your destination smoothly from Kyoto Station; 01.05.2024 We added the new “Events in Kyoto” brochure (May 13 - May 26) 30.04.2024 We released Kyoto City Tourism promotional videos! 25.04.2024 Three new articles on comfortable access to Kyoto's famous sightseeing spots!
Surrounded by rich natural beauty, Kyoto is a city with a unique repertoire of compelling culture that has been refined over the past 1,200 years. Many aspects of Japanese culture originate from Kyoto and are deeply rooted in the lives of residents to this day.
4,612.20 km². Discover the top things to do in Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital full of history like Kinkaku-ji shrine and the geisha of Gion. Find zen at Kyoto's power spots, like Arashiyama's bamboo forest and Fushimi Inari's torii gates.
Jan 25, 2024 · Kyoto is on the travel list of most first-time visitors to Japan for good reason. With its fleet of over 2000 temples, lush gardens and traditional tea houses, Kyoto is one of Japan’s major historical hubs – to say nothing of being easy on the eye (enjoy a sunset on the hill in Kiyomizu-dera to see what we mean).
Having escaped the ravages of World War II, the city is a treasure trove of important cultural properties. Kyoto is dotted with over 2,000 shrines and temples, which contain about 20% of Japan's National Treasures and about 14% of its Important Cultural Assets; 17 places in the city are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Kyoto is old Japan writ large: atmospheric temples, sublime gardens, traditional teahouses and geisha scurrying to secret liaisons.
