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Kyoto's cultural Central Kyoto neighbourhood is loved for its temples and castles, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
Kyoto's cultural Gion neighbourhood is loved for its temples and monuments, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Yasaka Shrine and Hanamikoji Street.
Open Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Shimogyo Ward
Kyoto's cultural Shimogyo Ward neighbourhood is loved for its temples and restaurants, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street.
The Downtown Kyoto neighbourhood offers attractions, such as Kyoto International Manga Museum and Museum of Kyoto.
Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Open Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Open Photo by City of Kyoto and Kyoto Tourism Council
Karasuma
Kyoto's cultural Karasuma neighbourhood is loved for its festivals and temples, and visitors often enjoy its varied attractions, including Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple.
If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Higashiyama Ward – home to Kiyomizu Temple. Our travellers also love the sacred temples in the area – your cultural tour starts here.
If you like the hustle and bustle of a market, you might want to head out to Nishiki Market in Downtown Kyoto and take in the atmosphere. Splash some more cash at Kyoto Shinkyogoku Shopping Street, Kawaramachi Street and Pontocho Alley.
If you're interested in local religious buildings head to Fushimi Ward – home to Fushimi Inari Shrine. Our travellers also love the sacred temples in the area – your cultural tour starts here.
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kinkaku-ji Temple. Amble within picturesque gardens or visit the temples in this culturally rich area.
Wander through a sea of vermilion torii gates at Fushimi Inari Shrine, pausing to admire fox statues. Explore tranquil Zen gardens and ancient temples, then savour matcha tea during a traditional ceremony.
A visiter! Ville qui regorge d'attraits! Grandes avenues commerciales marchables protégées de la pluie, petites rues qui fourmillent de magasins, restos, cinémas, musées, au moins 1 théâtre (Gion), temples, nature toute proche: montagnes et riviêres
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
My favorite city in Japan. We rented bikes and it was easy to get around.. bikeable, walkable, and great easy metro. Loved the traditional feeling, women in kimonos, old world architecture. Food is fabulous. Bamboo forest and monkey forest are a must
Harriet
10.0/10
Excellent
You can experience traditional Japanese culture and cuisines. It will be an amazing trip. But I recommend avoiding days when there are many travelers. Otherwise, you might get caught up in the crowd and find it difficult to enjoy the sights properly.
SEUNG HEE
10.0/10
Excellent
It's the best city in the world. Where else do you have 1600 temples, hills on three sides--and the headquarters of Nintendo? Everything old, everything new and everything hybrid--holographic displays in the temple's autumn Light-Ups--surround one.
Siddharth
10.0/10
Excellent
Kyoto is a must see destination - go early for the popular tourist attractions however! And seek out off the tourist trap restaurants - our favourite was Hassunba (find on Instagram). Let Ikada san the owner, treat you with his delicious set menu.
David
8.0/10
Good
Charming city. Deserves title of one of the most beautiful cities in the world. People were very friendly but it is one of the few cities in the world we know where young people do not automatically stand up for senior citizens in public transport
Agnes
10.0/10
Excellent
Shopping - Avanti mall Restaurants - nany restaurants right at Kyoto Station, Sushitetsu, Saishuan Shiraki, Hanasaki Nishiki, Fushimi Sakagurakoji. Hip places - Kawaramachi area Uji area - matcha making workshop, byodin temple Fushimi Inari Gion
Deepa
10.0/10
Excellent
Kyoto has plenty to see and do. Recommend to book ahead to get your restaurant choices, many booked up so can't take walk-ins. Recommend doing a day tour as many sights need public transport to get around and a tour makes this more efficient.
Kathleen
10.0/10
Excellent
Beautiful city with many things to do and see. Shopping, temples & shrines, gardens and lots of restaurants. Easy even for an American with little Japanese to negotiate the subway system which was clean and on time. Taxis were easy to find.
Anonymous traveler
10.0/10
Excellent
I love Kyoto, having been coming here for 40 years on a yearly basis. The last couple of years the overcrowding has become more noticeable. But even with that if you avoid the major attractions you can make brilliant, uncrowded discoveries.
"This hotel was the nicest hotel I stayed in during my trip in Japan.
The location was great as it was a very short walk to the park, Kyoto aquarium and train museum. It was also right beside the station which is just one stop away from Kyoto station. There is also a combini within the hotel so I never needed to leave the hotel to get something from a combini.
The rooms were great as the room and bathroom were more spacious and very clean. The public bath was also very nice and not very crowded during my stay.
The staff were very helpful and welcoming which was nice. I ordered a luggage transfer from this hotel and the staff handled my luggage and paperwork for me which was great.
I did not try any dining options so I have no comments on that.
The hotel provided everything I would want and need in a hotel. Great rooms, price, amenities, location and service.
I have no complaints with my stay here and would recommend this hotel for anyone visiting the area."
"Was a great hotel. Room was a bit small and the worst part was the bed was too low to the floor so you couldn't store a suitcase closed underneath, I had to open mine and slide it under. Overall staff was nice and they helped ship our luggage to Osaka. Also directly across from the train was superior! So helpful and would stay here again."
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Find out more about Kyoto
Find out more about Kyoto
Visitors really like Kyoto, especially its temples and gardens. Simply book a local tour to enjoy your stay a little more. Top places to visit include Kiyomizu Temple. You might find that sights like Honnoji Temple and GEAR - Art Complex 1928 are worth a visit.