Paddle Boating
Enjoy the stunning view of nature with an afternoon paddle boat ride after strolling at the monkey park.
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Must See Places in Kyoto, Japan
Kyoto is one of Japan's most historically significant cities, and home to some of the country's finest architecture, Buddhist Temples, Shinto Shrines, Palaces, and Gardens, making it a popular tourist destination.
To help you get the most out of your trip to Kyoto, we've put together a checklist of our top favorite attractions in Kyoto.
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CategoryHistorical Shrines & Temples
Fushima Inari Shrine
This shrine is a popular tourist destination in Kyoto, Japan. Dedicated to the kami Inari, the shrine is known for its thousands of vermilion pillars arranged along trails in a forested area.
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is one of Kyoto’s most famous shrines. Millions of visitors and residents make their way past the shrine each year.
Nanzen-ji Temple
This Zen Buddhist temple was established in 1291 and was formerly known as Zenrin-Ji.
Ginkaku-Ji
Ginkaku-ji Temple is one of the most famous constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
This is Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto, Japan. It is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.
Tenryu-Ji
This temple is known as the most important temple in the Arashiyama area.
CategoryRecreational
Pokemon Centre
Are you a Pokemon fan? Then the Pokemon Centre is a must-visit destination when you are in Kyoto. It serves as a haven for avid fans to purchase exclusive souvenirs and merchandise.
Monkey Park
This is a beautiful place that attracts both locals and tourists. It is inhabited by a troop of over 120 Japanese macaque monkeys, who roam freely in their natural habitat.
Paddle Boating
Enjoy the stunning view of nature with an afternoon paddle boat ride after strolling at the monkey park.
CategoryFood
Nishiki Market
Nishiki Market is a traditional market that dates back in the early centuries in Kyoto, Japan. It's rich with history and tradition, and known as the place to obtain many of Kyoto's famous foods and goods.
CategoryPark & Paths
Maruyama Park
Maruyama Park is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get super crowded at that time of year.
Philosopher's Path
The Philosopher's Walk is a walkway following a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, Japan and is home to dozens of small tea shops.
CategoryNature
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
One of the most popular sites in Kyoto because of its soaring standing bamboos.
Togetsu-Kyo Bridge
A 400-year-old wood footbridge in Kyoto, with beautiful views of spring blossoms and fall colors on mountain slopes.