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Things to Do in Kyoto, Japan - Kyoto Attractions

Things to Do in Kyoto

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  • The Nice View in the Shrine

1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

24,494
Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Southern Kyoto
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By juihong
This building has been here since 1589, and the entire shrine itself predates back to 711, far preceding the foundation…

2. Kinkakuji Temple

17,025
Religious Sites
Northern Kyoto
By Lifenotmundane
Set within a serene lake and Zen gardens, it is a creation of a powerful overlord who spent his retirement years on…

3. Sanjusangendo Temple

3,935
Historic Sites • Religious Sites
By RKWh2o
This massive temple includes the largest collection of life-sized Buddhas in the world.
  • Singe d'Iwatayama

4. Monkey Park Iwatayama

2,631
Zoos
Western Kyoto
By 930natashai
The Iwatayama Monkey Park is a peaceful sanctuary for a big troupe of Japanese macaques, located at the summit of Mt.

5. Nijo Castle

6,972
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Castles
City Center
Admission tickets from $11.55
By GrdnWht
This castle has displays of many aspects of the original site's functions.

6. Gion

7,275
Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Gion
By Cavydad
The alleys and streets are made up of shops, restaurants, b&b’s and private residences that appear timeless in style…
  • Temple

7. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

11,529
Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks
By BWHKDR
As a world-renowned UNESCO heritage site, this temple is flooded by visitor from all around the globe every day.
  • bamboo

8. Arashiyama

6,622
Neighborhoods • Scenic Walking Areas
Western Kyoto
By 333RichardB
The green filtered light and canopy of upright bamboo trunks creates a unique living cathedral ambience .
  • Glorious autumn leaves..

9. Tofuku-ji Temple

1,807
Historic Sites • Religious Sites
Southern Kyoto
By ryanteo
These 2 structures are surrounded by a number of ancient temple buildings with Zen architecture.
  • Inside of the museum!

10. Samurai & Ninja Museum with Experience

867
Speciality Museums
Shinkyogoku Shopping District
Admission tickets from $47.69
By matthewsE9855AD
Learn about the history of samurai and ninja AND experience shuriken throwing and samurai armor!
  • You can also enjoy the beautiful autumn leaves in Japan, not only sakura! #autumn

11. Eikando Zenrinji Temple

1,700
Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
By CanadianBoys
This Temple site comprises many buildings and has been modernized recently and includes an elevator, toilets with all…
  • Ginkaku-ji as seen from the pathway near the upper garden--in November.

12. Ginkakuji Temple

4,603
Religious Sites
By unescotravelbug
This Zen Temple is one of many Zen temples in Kyoto; nested on the foothill of Higashiyama where Japan's Higashiyama…
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