Kyoto
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.
Kyoto × Trip
Amanohashidate Kyoto: 3.6 km Sandbar—Japan's Three Views
Sagano Scenic Railway Kyoto: 25-min Ride & Reservations
Tofuku-ji Kyoto: Tsutenkyo Bridge, Autumn Maples & ¥600
Ginkaku-ji Kyoto: Silver Pavilion & Wabi-Sabi Zen Garden
Kodaiji Temple Kyoto: Gardens, Night Illuminations & ¥600
Rurikoin Kyoto: Limited-Open Maple Reflections, ¥2,000
Kurama Mountain Kyoto: Kurama-dera, Hiking & Access
Eikando Temple Kyoto: Autumn Leaves & Night Illumination
Nijo Castle Kyoto: UNESCO Shogun Residence, Ninomaru Palace
Kyoto Tango Railway: Sea of Japan Coast & Amanohashidate
Kyoto × Food
Kyoto × Traditional Culture
Kinkakuji Temple Kyoto: Entrance Fee, Hours & Access
Gozan no Okuribi Kyoto: August 16 Daimonji Bonfire
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato Kyoto: Thatched-Roof Village
Kennin-ji Temple Kyoto: Twin Dragons, Zen & Tea in Gion
Jidai Matsuri Kyoto: Oct 22 Festival of the Ages Procession
Ryoanji Temple Kyoto: 15-Stone Zen Rock Garden & Hours
Fushimi Inari Kyoto: 4 km of Red Torii Gates Up Mt Inari
Hozugawa River Boat Ride Kyoto: 16 km Gorge Cruise & Rapids
Yasaka Shrine Kyoto: Gion Lantern Festival & 24/7 Free
Shimogamo Shrine Kyoto: UNESCO Tadasu no Mori Forest & Hours
Kyoto × Life
Ine Funaya Kyoto: Traditional Boat Houses, Cruise & Stays
Maruyama Park Kyoto: Cherry Blossoms & Weeping Cherry
Gion Matsuri Kyoto: July Yamaboko Floats & Yoiyama Nights
Philosopher's Path Kyoto: 2 km Walk Ginkakuji to Nanzenji
Okazaki Shrine Kyoto: Rabbit Charms, Childbirth Prayers
Kyoto Imperial Palace: Free Tour, Gardens & Hours
Shojuin Kyoto: 'Heart Window' Temple in Uji's Tea Hills
Tenryu-ji Kyoto: UNESCO Zen Temple & Sogenchi Garden
Kyoto Tower: 100 m City Views, Hours & ¥900 Observation
Pontocho Kyoto: 490 m Geisha Alley, Dining & Etiquette
