1
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)
2
Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist temple
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
4.50 (55.4K reviews)
3
Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
4.50 (54.9K reviews)
4
Nishiki Market
Market
400-year-old iconic market studded with stalls offering all manner of Japanese edibles.
4.20 (39.5K reviews)
5
Nijō Castle
Castle
Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.
4.40 (35.8K reviews)
6
Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
4.40 (27.5K reviews)
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Kyoto Station Building
Business park
👍👍 What a big Station, 12 floors. Huge Terrace and a great View. We we're welcomed with an Orchestra. Sushiro ist a great Franchise cheap Sushi Spot If you want to war Sushi in Low to middle Budget.
4.10 (17.9K reviews)
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Kyoto Railway Museum
Rail museum
Contemporary space with exhibits on the railway & an array of locomotives & trains on display.
4.50 (16.6K reviews)
9
Tōji Temple
Place of worship
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
4.50 (15.7K reviews)
10
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Shinto shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
4.40 (14.4K reviews)
11
Nidec Kyoto Tower
Observation deck
Tower with an observation deck offering binoculars & touch-screen guides, plus a food court.
4.10 (14.2K reviews)
12
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Buddhist temple
This 15th-century Zen temple features picturesque gardens & a sand mound shaped like Mount Fuji.
4.50 (14.1K reviews)
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AEON MALL KYOTO
Shopping mall
👍👍 Walk a little from the Hachijo exit of Kyoto station.
Sakurakan and Kaedekan are connected by a bridge, and there are many specialty stores.
ZARA, MUJI, Ogaki Bookstore, GAP, Toys R Us, pet shops, etc.
Since there is a large selection of Daiso, there are also many Japanese accessories that overseas...
4.00 (13.7K reviews)
14
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)
15
Sannenzaka
Tourist attraction
Bustling pedestrian street on a hill lined with souvenir stalls & traditional Japanese architecture.
4.40 (13.5K reviews)
16
Heian Shrine
Shinto shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
4.30 (13.4K reviews)
17
Tenryu-ji
Buddhist temple
This venerable Zen temple at the foot of mountains features teahouses & serene, expansive gardens.
4.40 (13.2K reviews)
18
Shimogamo Shrine
Shinto shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
4.40 (12.5K reviews)
19
Kyoto Aquarium
Aquarium
This modern aquarium with 9 zones features a giant salamander, penguins & seals, plus dolphin shows.
4.20 (12K reviews)
20
Daimaru Kyōto Department Store
Department store
👍👍 I recently visited the food hall located in the basement of Daimaru Kyoto and was blown away by the amazing selection of Japanese food available. Not only was the food delicious, but the prices were very reasonable as well, making it an excellent option for those who want to experience good Japanese...
3.90 (11.1K reviews)