Kyoto Attractions

Kyoto Attractions

Central Kyoto [ Map ]

1 Nijo Castle

Former Kyoto residence of the shogun.
User rating: 86/100 (1168 votes)
Visited by: 2154 users

2 Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Imperial Family's residence until 1868.
User rating: 82/100 (804 votes)
Visited by: 1561 users

3 Nishiki Market

Fresh food market street in central Kyoto.
User rating: 82/100 (549 votes)
Visited by: 1056 users

Eastern Kyoto [ Map ]

1 Kiyomizudera

Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
User rating: 95/100 (1567 votes)
Visited by: 2788 users

2 Ginkakuji

Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
User rating: 87/100 (1150 votes)
Visited by: 2233 users

3 Higashiyama

Preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera.
User rating: 86/100 (284 votes)
Visited by: 578 users

4 Sanjusangendo

Temple with 1001 human sized statues.
User rating: 88/100 (605 votes)
Visited by: 1086 users

5 Nanzenji Temple

Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.
User rating: 82/100 (412 votes)
Visited by: 822 users

6 Gion

Kyoto's most famous geisha district.
User rating: 85/100 (1413 votes)
Visited by: 2566 users

Northern Kyoto [ Map ]

1 Kinkakuji

Temple building covered in gold.
User rating: 92/100 (1789 votes)
Visited by: 3194 users

2 Shugakuin Villa

Imperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
User rating: 89/100 (73 votes)
Visited by: 163 users

3 Ninnaji Temple

Temple turned former imperial residence.
User rating: 82/100 (294 votes)
Visited by: 620 users

4 Kurama

Rural town with temple and hot spring.
User rating: 86/100 (141 votes)
Visited by: 306 users

5 Ryoanji Temple

Zen Temple with famous rock garden.
User rating: 86/100 (784 votes)
Visited by: 1442 users

6 Kibune

Town with shrine in the northern mountains.
User rating: 86/100 (24 votes)
Visited by: 60 users

Western Kyoto [ Map ]

1 Arashiyama

Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
User rating: 90/100 (840 votes)
Visited by: 1613 users

2 Kokedera

Called moss temple because of its garden.
User rating: 88/100 (98 votes)
Visited by: 246 users

3 Katsura Villa

Imperial villa with stunning landscape garden.
User rating: 87/100 (120 votes)
Visited by: 265 users

Southern Kyoto [ Map ]

1 Fushimi Inari Shrine

The ultimate torii gate experience.
User rating: 95/100 (960 votes)
Visited by: 1631 users

2 Byodoin Temple

Temple with a beautiful Pure Land Garden.
User rating: 86/100 (425 votes)
Visited by: 914 users

3 Tofukuji Temple

Temple with spectacular autumn leaves.
User rating: 83/100 (339 votes)
Visited by: 666 users