Tokyo, as we all know is the capital of Japan, but did you know that Kyoto was once the capital of Japan? Kyoto is located on the island of Honshu, being the capital of Japan in the past, Kyoto is filled with historically rich, stunning architectures. Many of Japan’s most famous Shrines and Temples are located in Kyoto. Shrines and Temples like Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari, Sanjusangen-do, and Kinkakuji are some of the beautiful heritages Kyoto has to offer. Apart from its stunning Shrines and Temples, Kyoto is also known for its beautiful natural scenery, those of which can be seen in places like Maruyama Park, Arashiyama, mt. Hiei and many more stunning scenery in Kyoto. Here we give you a list of 40 places you have to visit in Kyoto.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) Shrine grounds are open 24 hours a day |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Fushimi Inari Shrine, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-641-7331 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fushimi_Inari-taisha |
Kinkakuji
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The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 400 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-0013 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinkaku-ji |
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:00 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-551-1234 |
| Website | http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/lang/01.html |
JR Kyoto Station
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A huge terminal where you can also enjoy cuisine and shopping
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 05:30 AM ~ 11:30 PM ) |
| Address | 8-3 Higashishiokoji Takakuracho Shimogyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-000-2486 |
| Website | http://www.westjr.co.jp/global/en/ |
Sanjusangen-do
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A museum of Buddhist statues – 1001 life size statues of Senju Kannon
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Rengeoin Sanjusangendo, 657 Sanjusangendomawari, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-0467 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanj%C5%ABsangen-d%C5%8D |
Eikan-do
A place your soul can feel refreshed, seeing the beautiful autumn leaves and the Mikaeri Amida statue
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 400 JPY |
| Address | Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji,48 Eikandocho, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-761-0007 |
| Website | http://www.eikando.or.jp/English/index_eng.html |
Shoren-in
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Shoren-in has an association with the Imperial family. Its garden with a pond and fusuma (sliding doors) paintings are exquisite
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | Shōren-in Awataguchi Higashiyama-ku Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-2345 |
| Website | http://www.shorenin.com/english/index.html |
Nijo Castle
Take a leisurely stroll through the site of the huge Nijo Castle
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 600 JPY Child: 200 JPY |
| Address | Nijo Castle, 541 Nijojocho Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-841 -0096 |
| Website | http://www.city.kyoto.jp/bunshi/nijojo/english/index.html |
Ninna-ji Temple
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Ninna-ji is recommended to see the beautiful late-blooming cherry blossoms.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | 33 Omuro Ouchi, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-461-4070 |
| Website | http://www.ninnaji.or.jp/multilingual_info.html |
Gion
Discover the best characteristics of Kyoto in Gio
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| Address | Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-1119 |
| Website | http://kyoto.travel/en/thingstodo/entertainment/106 |
Ginkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji)
Ginkakuji, or “Temple of the Silver Pavilion,” is a representation of the Higashiyama culture or traditional Japanese culture at its finest
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Higashiyama Jisho-ji, 2 Ginkakujicho Sakyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-771-5725 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ginkaku-ji |
Kifune Shrine
The God of Water and The God of Marriage
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | Kifune Shrine 180 Kuramakibunecho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-741-2016 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kifune_Shrine |
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
See the Japanese monkey (Nihon-zaru) up close. It’s a rare breed only found in Japan.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) [close] In case of heavy rain or other inclement weather, the park will be closed |
| Price | Adults: 550 YEN Child: 250 YEN |
| Address | 8 Arashiyama Genrokuzancho Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 616-0007 See map |
| Telephone | 075-872-0950 |
| Website | http://www.kmpi.co.jp/ |
Nishiki Market
You can see, eat, and enjoy the city’s seasonal foods at Nishiki Market, also known as the kitchen of Kyoto
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| Address | Nishiki Market, 596 Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nishiki_Market |
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
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See the fascinating world of the Edo period. This is a large theme park where you can meet samurai and ninja.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 2,200 JPY Child: 1,100 JPY |
| Address | Toei Kyoto Studio Park 10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokacho Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 0570-064-349 |
| Website | http://www.toei-eigamura.com/en/ |
Maruyama Park
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The oldest park in Kyoto. In spring, the sky is covered with cherry blossoms in full bloom
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 円山公園,473 Maruyamacho Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-1350 |
Nanzenji
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Kyoto’s best location to see the cherry blossoms and the autumn colors. Enjoy the Cultural Properties of Nanzenji.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Nanzen-ji, Nanzenji Fukuchicho Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-771-0365 |
| Website | http://www.nanzen.net/english/ |
Ryoan-ji
Relax in the famous Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Ryōan-ji, 13 Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-463-2216 |
| Website | http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/ |
Tenryu-ji Temple
A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 500 JPY Child: 300 JPY |
| Address | Tenryū-ji Temple Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-881-1235 |
| Website | http://www.tenryuji.com/en/ |
Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a prominent tourist spot in Kyoto where you can enjoy nature
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| Address | Sagatenryuji Tsukurimichicho, Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Website | http://kyoto.travel/en/planyourvisit/course/33 |
Toji (Kyo-o-gokokuji)
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A temple with great history marked by its five-story pagoda, the landmark of the ancient Kyoto
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Address | 1 Kujocho Minami-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-691-3325 |
| Website | http://www.toji.or.jp/en/global.html |
Daikakuji
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Daikakuji: The temple with the oldest man made pond in Japan
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) reception by 4:30 p.m. |
| Price | Adult: 500 yen Primary, junior high school, and high school students: 300 yen |
| Address | Daikakuji, 4 Sagaosawacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-871-0071 |
| Website | http://www.daikakuji.or.jp/english/ |
Saiho-ji Temple (Koke-dera)
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There is a splendid garden which spreads out like a green carpet, covered in 120 kinds of moss
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| Price | Adults: 3,000 JPY Child: 3,000 JPY |
| Address | 56 Matsuojingatanicho Nishikyō-ku, Kyōto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-391-3631 |
| Website | http://www.saihoji-kokedera-reservation.com/ |
Ohara
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A tranquil area surrounded by mountain greenery with temples scattered throughout
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| Address | 大原観光保勝会 81-2 Ohararaikoincho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Telephone | 075-744-2148 |
| Website | http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regional/kyoto/ohara.html |
Nijo Jinya
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A late Edo Era building that has been designated as a National Important Cultural Property
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 10:00 AM ~ 03:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 JPY |
| Address | 二條陣屋,Nakagyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-841-0972 |
| Website | http://nijyojinya.net/English.html |
Higashiyama
Enjoy exploring temples and the cobblestone streets, typical in Kyoto
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| Address | Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Website | http://higashiyama-kanko.jp/pickup/back_eng.html |
Mt. Hiei
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Visit Enryaku-ji Temple, a sacred site of Buddhism from where you can get a panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the city of Kyoto
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| Address | Mt Hiei, Yaseakimotocho Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture See map |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Hiei |
Ponto-cho
A district where you can experience an elegance only found in Kyoto
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| Address | Pontocho, Kashiwayacho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto See map |
| Website | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponto-ch%C5%8D |
Kurama
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Visit Kurama, a mysterious area where legend says that Tengu (goblin with a long nose) lives
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:30 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 300 JPY |
| Address | Kuramadera Temple 〒601-1111 京都府京都市 左京区鞍馬本町1074 See map |
| Telephone | 075-741-2003 |
| Website | http://www.jnto.go.jp/eng/location/regional/kyoto/kurama.html |
Yasaka Shrine
The guardian deity of Hanamachi (the geisha quarter). It provides protection against evil, avoid disease, and prosperity of business.
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 625 Giommachi Kitagawa Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-561-6155 |
| Website | http://www.yasaka-jinja.or.jp/en/ |
Sanzen-in Temple
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Time passes slowly in the temple grounds surrounded by flora such as moss and cedars.
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 700 JPY Child: 150 JPY |
| Address | Sanzen-in Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-744-2531 |
| Website | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sanzen-in |
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple whose buildings have been designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 04:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 東福寺,Fushimi-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-533-0621 |
| Website | http://www.tofukuji.jp/english/index.html |
Byodoin Temple
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Heaven on earth – Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage Site
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 08:30 AM ~ 05:30 PM ) |
| Address | 平等院 Renge-116 Uji Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 0774-21-2861 |
| Website | http://www.byodoin.or.jp |
Philosopher’s Walk
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Changing through the seasons, a path where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.
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| Business Hours | Everyday |
| Address | Tetsugakunomichi Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
Shimogamo Shrine
One of Kyoto’s oldest shrines surrounded by an ancient forest
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 06:30 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | FREE |
| Address | 59 Shimogamo Izumigawacho Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, See map |
| Telephone | 075-781-0010 |
| Website | http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english.html |
Okochi Sanso (Mountain Villa)
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A famous garden built by the famed actor Denjiro Okochi
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| Business Hours | Everyday ( 09:00 AM ~ 05:00 PM ) |
| Price | Adults: 1,000 JPY Child: 500 JPY |
| Address | 8 Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho Ukyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto See map |
| Telephone | 075-872-2233 |
Mt. Takao
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A short one-hour ride from the center of Tokyo, it’s a mountain filled with nature and miracles
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| Price | FREE |
| Address | 高尾山, Takaomachi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo See map |
| Telephone | 042-664-7872 |
| Website | http://www.takaotozan.co.jp/takaotozan_eng1/index2.htm |
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