13 Places to Visit in Kyoto + Things To Do

1. Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha)

Marcos at Fushimi Inari Taisha (shrine), in Kyoto, Japan

Fushimi Inari Taisha (shrine), in Kyoto, Japan

2. Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple) in Kyoto, Japan

3. Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

Marcos at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan

Marcos at Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, Japan

4. Tenryuji Temple, Arashiyama

Tenryuji Temple in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

5. Togetsu-kyo Bridge, Arashiyama

Togetsu-kyō Bridge in Arashiyama, Kyoto, Japan

6. Kyoto Old Town (Higashiyama District)

Marcos at Kyoto Old Town (Higashiyama District), in Kyoto, Japan

7. Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Kiyomizudera Temple view overlooking Kyoto, Japan

8. Yasaka Shrine & Gion District

Yasaka Shrine (Gion Shrine) in Kyoto, Japan

9. Kodaiji Temple

Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto, Japan

10. Nijo Castle

Nijō Castle in Kyoto, Japan

11. Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower in Kyoto, Japan

12. Ramen Sen no Kaze

Ramen Sen no Kaze in Kyoto, Japan

13. Sushi no Musashi

Sushi no Musashi (Conveyor Belt Sushi), in Kyoto Station, Kyoto, Japan

Places to visit in Kyoto

Kyoto tourist spots, things to do in Kyoto, where to go in Kyoto & more.

Note: Destinations featured above are not listed by rank.

What places have you added to your bucketlist? Have you been to beautiful places in Kyoto that should be on this list? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments!

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