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Sacred shrines, Zen gardens, bamboo groves and geisha

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Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja

Kyoto

Culture

Kyoto's Historic Kifune Jinja

Sandra Isaka

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Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market

Kyoto

Shopping

Kyoto Kitano Tenman-gu Flea Market

Komal Khiani

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The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama

Kyoto

Activity

The Bamboo Forest of Arashiyama

Suwannee Payne

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Kyoto Daikaku-ji Temple

Kyoto

Culture

Kyoto Daikaku-ji Temple

Tomoko Kamishima

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Upcoming Kyoto Events

Firefly Viewing in Uji

Culture

Firefly Viewing in Uji

Charlotte Griffiths

From late May to mid-June, Uji City Botanical Park near Kyoto plays host to fireflies, delighting young and old alike. A short..

Uji City Botanical Park May 26th - Jun 10th 5 6 Free

The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji

Culture

The 5th Tatsushige no Kai - Dojoji

Sleiman Azizi

The Kongo school of Noh will be staging a one-off performance of the play Dojoji by actor Tatsushige Udaka at the Kongo Noh Theatre..

Kongo Noh Theatre Sunday - Jul 14th 1 2 ¥4,000

Gion Matsuri

Culture

Gion Matsuri

Jessica Lin

Gion Matsuri is Kyoto’s largest festival which takes place throughout the month of July by the Yasaka Shrine.

Downtown Kyoto Jul 1st - Jul 31st Free

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About Kyoto

Region	Kansai
Island	Honshu
Capital	Kyoto
Population	2,636,092
Area	4,612.20 sq. km

Japan’s capital from AD 794 to 1868, the list of possible tourist destinations in Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is endless.

You can attempt to visit all of major sites, including but certainly not limited to: Fushimi Inari Shrine and its brilliant vermillion row of torii gates, its many temples (most notably Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkaku-ji), Nijo Castle, and Amanohashidate (one of the Three Views of Japan).

Or you can attempt to "experience" Kyoto and its rich culture: appreciate the traditional architecture and maiko of the Gion district, witness the Gion Festival (held every July), and indulge in the various delicacies Kyoto has to offer, such as Uji matcha green tea, tofu, and various Japanese confectioneries. Kyoto is on the bucket list of many a traveller, and for good reason.

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Tours and experiences

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and Back (self-guided)

TOURS

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and Back (self-guided)

Cycling from Kyoto to Miyama and back to Kyoto. Discover the rustic rural scenery, old Japan, and local flavors away from the ..

1 day+ ¥30,900 +

Guided Cycling Tour from East Kyoto to Uji and Fushimi

TOURS

Guided Cycling Tour from East Kyoto to Uji and Fushimi

On this tour you can get to know some of the most important sights in eastern Kyoto without being constantly surrounded by crowds..

1 day ¥12,400 +

GEAR Kyoto Theater: Dance, Music, Magic Performance

EXPERIENCES

GEAR Kyoto Theater: Dance, Music, Magic Performance

First of its kind in Japan, GEAR Kyoto Theater is a unique non-verbal performance that stimulates your five senses with a moving..

1.5 hours ¥2,200 +

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Where to eat in Kyoto

A Vegan Eating Journey at Ain Soph

Food

A Vegan Eating Journey at Ain Soph

Kim B

Hearty mains, tasty desserts, and a wide drink menu that are all vegan? Ain Soph Journey in Kyoto delivers on all of these, and..

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Vegan Friendly Kyoto: Morpho Cafe

Food

Vegan Friendly Kyoto: Morpho Cafe

Kim B

Trying to find vegan foodie options in Japan? Try Morpho Cafe in Kyoto! They've got an extensive menu, friendly staff, and most..

Kyoto's Grand Nishiki Market

Food

Kyoto's Grand Nishiki Market

Audrey Foo

Nishiki Market is the best place to buy a wide range of traditional Japanese food in Kyoto. It's a centuries-old food emporium..

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Places to stay in Kyoto

Fujitaya Guesthouse

Accommodation

Fujitaya Guesthouse

Bonson Lam

I have been to Kyoto a dozen times, but it is only now when it has sunk in, as to what this place is all is about.

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The Splendor of Houka East and West

Accommodation

The Splendor of Houka East and West

Ciara Blount

Finding a great place to stay in any city is always a challenge. But nestled on a quiet street a brief walk from Kyoto Station,..

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Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Accommodation

Hyatt Regency Kyoto

Bonson Lam

The trees and the gardens in Kyoto have been there for hundreds of years. When I am looking at the burrowed view of the mountains..

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The Past and Present of Byoudou-in

Culture

The Past and Present of Byoudou-in

Scott Brause

Byoudou-in could arguably be called the Sistine Chapel of Japanese temple art & architecture. The Phoenix Hall's Amida Buddha..

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Lost and Found in Arashiyama

Activity

Lost and Found in Arashiyama

Aleksei Iurin

Sometimes it is really necessary to get lost to find an amazing place, let alone the unexpected discovery of cherry blossoms and..

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Enkoji in Kyoto

Enkoji in Kyoto

Illaura Rossiter

In Japan's former imperial capital of Kyoto, Enkoji is a temple where you can sit and look out over beautiful Japanese gardens,..

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About Kyoto

Region	Kansai
Island	Honshu
Capital	Kyoto
Population	2,636,092
Area	4,612.20 sq. km

Japan’s capital from AD 794 to 1868, the list of possible tourist destinations in Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is endless.

You can attempt to visit all of major sites, including but certainly not limited to: Fushimi Inari Shrine and its brilliant vermillion row of torii gates, its many temples (most notably Kiyomizu-dera, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkaku-ji), Nijo Castle, and Amanohashidate (one of the Three Views of Japan).

Or you can attempt to "experience" Kyoto and its rich culture: appreciate the traditional architecture and maiko of the Gion district, witness the Gion Festival (held every July), and indulge in the various delicacies Kyoto has to offer, such as Uji matcha green tea, tofu, and various Japanese confectioneries. Kyoto is on the bucket list of many a traveller, and for good reason.

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