Top rated Tourist attractions in Kyoto

Experience the best that Kyoto has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city.

Sort results by

Best  
🔥
Top rated  
🏆
Most reviewed  
🤩
Hidden gems  
💎
Worst rated  
🤬
Recently discovered  
🆕

Search radius

Number of Reviews

Categories



Kyoto Samurai image
1
Kyoto Samurai
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Great experience today for me and my wife. Sensei Kuwabara was a very patient and informative instructor. He was great at demonstrating and improving our technique. When I asked (many!) technical questions he was able to understand and communicate the information. When needed we used translation app...
5.00 (330 reviews)
カラオケバーLOVE image
2
カラオケバーLOVE
Karaoke bar
👍👍 Our time singing Karaoke with the hosts Tomoki Kaesuke Mayumi was unbelievable! We came super early one night so at first it wasn’t super packed but we ended up making conversation and realizing we all loved anime— we ended up singing the Demon slayer theme song with them! Don’t be shy; talk to them...
5.00 (38 reviews)
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI image
3
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY KYOTO MAIKOYA at NISHIKI
Tourist attraction
👍👍 My first time in Japan and this was a dream to do, in my group and by my group I mean the people we met there sharing this experience, we all loved it.. saw a few bad reviews that say is too touristy or not authentic but honestly I don’t know what they were expecting, I know this is quick summarized...
4.90 (2.6K reviews)
Kyoto Samurai & Kyoto Swords (Annex of Kyoto Samurai Museum) image
4
Kyoto Samurai & Kyoto Swords (Annex of Kyoto Samurai Museum)
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This was an amazing experience that truly was the highlight of my Kyoto trip. The staff are amazing. They were professional, kind and truly cared about me and having an enjoyable experience. They speak excellent English and made my last day in Kyoto very special. Pro tip: wear a kimono before puttin...
4.90 (812 reviews)
Kyoto Samurai Experience/和樂Waraku image
5
Kyoto Samurai Experience/和樂Waraku
Tourist attraction
👍👍 I had a great time at Kyoto Samurai Experience. I have lived in Japan for 31 years and am pretty bias about these cultural experiences. I thoroughly enjoyed the authentic experience, learned some cool things and had a lot of fun. The instructors, interpreters and other members were very knowledgeabl...
4.90 (249 reviews)
Haru Cooking Class Kyoto image
6
Haru Cooking Class Kyoto
Cooking school
Meat-based & vegetarian cooking courses offered in a traditional Japanese kitchen.
4.90 (94 reviews)
SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO With Experience image
7
SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM KYOTO With Experience
Tourist attraction
Small museum with Edo-period armor & sword displays & family-friendly instruction in warrior skills.
4.80 (10.2K reviews)
Tea Ceremony Camellia GARDEN image
8
Tea Ceremony Camellia GARDEN
Tourist attraction
😠 I am going to further develop the reason for evaluating the activity with the lowest possible grade (because I cannot give less than 1/5). I will do it in order: 1. The choice of kimono (especially in the case of women it is very limited). They only showed three models, if you don't like any of them...
4.80 (108 reviews)
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates) image
9
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii (Thousand Torii Gates)
Shinto shrine
Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.
4.70 (9.2K reviews)
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple image
10
Otagi Nenbutsuji Temple
Buddhist temple
Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.
4.70 (2K reviews)
GEAR /Non-Verbal theatre image
11
GEAR /Non-Verbal theatre
Performing arts theater
👍👍 Gear was great! We made a good choice by going in the morning and there was a same day discount. Go in the morning and get the tickets! Went for lunch nearby then went for the show. It's really good entertainment and good special effects! Refer to my pictures for details!
4.70 (1K reviews)
Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion) image
12
Rokuon-ji Kinkaku (Golden Pavilion)
Buddhist temple
👍 For about ¥500 you can take a walk through a path that leads you to a lake with a temple which walls are covered with gold. Crowds of people are taking photos of it because it is the only attraction here. Still it looks really picturesque. A bit overpriced for that only temple. Guides say that 20kg...
4.70 (454 reviews)
Shirakawa Lane image
13
Shirakawa Lane
Tourist attraction
👍👍 This lane was so pretty with the old architecture. Got here about 9am, it was very peaceful and not many people. Saw some people here getting their wedding photos taken. Good place for a morning stroll.
4.70 (279 reviews)
Tea Ceremony Camellia FLOWER image
14
Tea Ceremony Camellia FLOWER
Tourist attraction
Relaxed venue offering traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, plus matcha-making instructions.
4.70 (209 reviews)
Rankyo Gorge image
15
Rankyo Gorge
Scenic spot
👍 (Trip was made back then on 4 Dec 2019, 2 years before the Covid-19 Pandemic hit) Along the way to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, we walked along the bank of Katsura river through Kameyama Park and got to enjoy the amazing view of Katsura River with the mosaic mountain backdrop. Strongly recommended if...
4.70 (87 reviews)
Wak Japan 「Wakwak-kan」 image
16
Wak Japan 「Wakwak-kan」
Tourist attraction
Company organizing Japanese cultural activities from kimono wearing, to cookery & tea ceremonies.
4.70 (84 reviews)
Kiyomizu-dera Enmei-in image
17
Kiyomizu-dera Enmei-in
Buddhist temple
👍👍 幽靜古樸
4.70 (49 reviews)
Fushimi Inari Taisha image
18
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Shinto shrine
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
4.60 (72K reviews)
Sanjūsangendō Temple image
19
Sanjūsangendō Temple
Buddhist temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
4.60 (13.7K reviews)
Eikandō Temple image
20
Eikandō Temple
Buddhist temple
Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.
4.60 (7.9K reviews)
Tip: Click on the rating to open it on Google Maps




Categories


Last updated:
( )