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Travel guide to Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital. Visit Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji Golden Pavilion, Fushimi Inari's thousand vermillion torii gates, and Arashiyama's bamboo grove — all UNESCO World Heritage sites. Experience geisha culture in Gion, tea ceremonies, and kimono rentals. Indulge in matcha sweets, yudofu tofu, Kyo-kaiseki cuisine, and obanzai home cooking. Cherry blossoms along the Philosopher's Path and autumn foliage at Tofukuji are breathtaking.

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Kyoto × Trip

Sagano Scenic Railway Kyoto: 25-min Ride & Reservations Top 1

Sagano Scenic Railway Kyoto: 25-min Ride & Reservations
Amanohashidate Kyoto Guide: Sandbar Japan’s Three Views Top 2

Amanohashidate Kyoto Guide: Sandbar Japan’s Three Views
Tofuku-ji Kyoto: Tsutenkyo Bridge, Maples & Fees Top 3

Tofuku-ji Kyoto: Tsutenkyo Bridge, Maples & Fees
Kodaiji Temple Kyoto: Gardens, Nene History & Illumination No.4

Kodaiji Temple Kyoto: Gardens, Nene History & Illumination
Ginkaku-ji Kyoto: Silver Pavilion & Wabi-Sabi Zen Garden No.5

Ginkaku-ji Kyoto: Silver Pavilion & Wabi-Sabi Zen Garden
Eikando Temple Kyoto: Autumn Leaves & Night Illumination No.6

Eikando Temple Kyoto: Autumn Leaves & Night Illumination
Rurikoin Kyoto Guide: Limited-Open Maple Reflections No.7

Rurikoin Kyoto Guide: Limited-Open Maple Reflections
Kurama Mountain Kyoto: Kurama-dera, Hiking & Access No.8

Kurama Mountain Kyoto: Kurama-dera, Hiking & Access
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Kyoto Guide: Sagano Bamboo Path No.9

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Kyoto Guide: Sagano Bamboo Path
Nijo Castle: UNESCO Shogun Residence & Ninomaru Palace No.10

Nijo Castle: UNESCO Shogun Residence & Ninomaru Palace
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Kyoto × Food

What Is Uji Matcha? Kyoto Green Tea & Where to Try Top 1

What Is Uji Matcha? Kyoto Green Tea & Where to Try
Nishiki Market Kyoto: 'Kyoto's Kitchen' Food Street Top 2

Nishiki Market Kyoto: 'Kyoto's Kitchen' Food Street
Kyoto Yatsuhashi Guide: Baked vs Nama Sweets & Shops Top 3

Kyoto Yatsuhashi Guide: Baked vs Nama Sweets & Shops
Kibune Kawadoko in Kyoto | Cool River Terrace Dining Guide No.4

Kibune Kawadoko in Kyoto | Cool River Terrace Dining Guide
Yudofu Kyoto: Hot Tofu in Kombu Broth & Where Near Nanzenji No.5

Yudofu Kyoto: Hot Tofu in Kombu Broth & Where Near Nanzenji
Kyoto Food Tour | Nishiki Market to Pontocho Itinerary No.6

Kyoto Food Tour | Nishiki Market to Pontocho Itinerary
Kyoto Matcha Itinerary | Uji & City Matcha Sweets Tour No.7

Kyoto Matcha Itinerary | Uji & City Matcha Sweets Tour
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Kyoto × Traditional Culture

Kinkakuji Kyoto: Golden Pavilion Hours, Fee & Access Top 1

Kinkakuji Kyoto: Golden Pavilion Hours, Fee & Access
Gozan no Okuribi Kyoto: August 16 Daimonji Bonfire Top 2

Gozan no Okuribi Kyoto: August 16 Daimonji Bonfire
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato Kyoto: Thatched-Roof Village Top 3

Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato Kyoto: Thatched-Roof Village
Kennin-ji Kyoto: Twin Dragons, Zen Temple & Tea No.4

Kennin-ji Kyoto: Twin Dragons, Zen Temple & Tea
Ryoanji Kyoto: Zen Rock Garden, Hours & Entry Fee No.5

Ryoanji Kyoto: Zen Rock Garden, Hours & Entry Fee
Jidai Matsuri Kyoto: Festival of the Ages Parade Guide No.6

Jidai Matsuri Kyoto: Festival of the Ages Parade Guide
Hozugawa River Boat Ride Kyoto: Gorge Cruise & Rapids No.7

Hozugawa River Boat Ride Kyoto: Gorge Cruise & Rapids
Fushimi Inari Kyoto Guide: 10,000 Torii Gates No.8

Fushimi Inari Kyoto Guide: 10,000 Torii Gates
Senshoku: Nishijin-ori & Kyo-Yuzen Kyoto Textile Arts No.9

Senshoku: Nishijin-ori & Kyo-Yuzen Kyoto Textile Arts
Yasaka Shrine Kyoto: Gion Lantern Festival & 24/7 Free No.10

Yasaka Shrine Kyoto: Gion Lantern Festival & 24/7 Free
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Kyoto × Life

Ine Funaya Kyoto: Traditional Boat Houses, Cruise and Stays Top 1

Ine Funaya Kyoto: Traditional Boat Houses, Cruise and Stays
Maruyama Park Kyoto: Cherry Blossoms & Weeping Cherry Top 2

Maruyama Park Kyoto: Cherry Blossoms & Weeping Cherry
Okazaki Shrine Kyoto: Rabbit Charms & Childbirth Prayers Top 3

Okazaki Shrine Kyoto: Rabbit Charms & Childbirth Prayers
Gion Matsuri Kyoto: July Yamaboko Floats & Yoiyama Nights No.4

Gion Matsuri Kyoto: July Yamaboko Floats & Yoiyama Nights
Philosopher’s Path Kyoto: Ginkakuji to Nanzenji Walk No.5

Philosopher’s Path Kyoto: Ginkakuji to Nanzenji Walk
Kyoto Tower Guide: City Views, Hours & Tickets No.6

Kyoto Tower Guide: City Views, Hours & Tickets
Kyoto Imperial Palace Guide: Tour & Gardens No.7

Kyoto Imperial Palace Guide: Tour & Gardens
Shojuin Kyoto: 'Heart Window' Temple in Uji's Tea Hills No.8

Shojuin Kyoto: 'Heart Window' Temple in Uji's Tea Hills
Tenryu-ji Kyoto: UNESCO Zen Temple & Sogenchi Garden No.9

Tenryu-ji Kyoto: UNESCO Zen Temple & Sogenchi Garden
Kyoto Station Guide: Lines, Exits & Grand Staircase No.10

Kyoto Station Guide: Lines, Exits & Grand Staircase
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