Kyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Arashiyama
The Togetsukyo bridge and the bamboo grove. A villa district of the nobility since the Heian period.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityValue Village
Kyoto travel guide
Take your time with culture.
Where your trip begins
332 regional entries. This is not the number of facilities.
Plan an itineraryCheck the latest information on Kyoto City Official Travel Guide ↗
Planning tips
- Narrow down the temples and shrines you want to visit, and check visiting hours and routes before deciding the order.
- If you are interested in crafts, plan separate time for learning about the works and for visiting workshops and shops.
- For photography and worship, follow on-site guidance first, and be considerate of daily life in the neighborhood.
These are planning tips from our editors. They do not replace checking the latest opening hours, transport and prices yourself.
Sightseeing spots
Scenery and town walks. Find the places you want to go.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
Shrines & temples
Learn the history and culture, and prepare for your visit.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
Kyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Every one of the thousand torii was dedicated by a worshipper. The donor's name and the date are carved on the back of each post. That view was not designed; it is what prayers look like when they pile up. The deity began as a god of rice, and later drew the faith of merchants as a god of business.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Kiyomizudera
The main hall is a National Treasure. That famous platform is built by joining timber without a single nail, in the kakezukuri method: an earlier generation's solution to building on a slope.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Kamigamo Jinja
A shrine that stood here before Heiankyo was built. The capital came afterwards.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilitySpecialties & souvenirs
Look up local specialties and save them to your shopping notes.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
See all Specialties & souvenirs in Kyoto (0)Crafts & industry
Find ideas for hands-on experiences in craft and industry entries. Check whether visits are accepted.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
Kyoto · Crafts & industry entry
Kyo Kanoko Shibori
Kanoko shibori tie-dyeing from Kyoto. The cloth is bound with thread one dot at a time to resist the dye. Even a skilled worker can bind only a few hundred dots a day.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKyoto · Crafts & industry entry
Kyo-nui Embroidery
Kyo-nui embroidery. Patterns are stitched onto cloth with silk and gold threads. It has continued since the Heian period.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityArt & culture
Widen your travel themes with art and culture entries.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
Kyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Kyoto National Museum
The central repository for what Kyoto's temples and shrines have handed down, in Katayama's French Baroque halls.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKyoto · Place · candidate to visit
Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art
Japan's oldest surviving public art museum building, updated by digging the ground away and sliding a glass entrance beneath it.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKyoto · Place · candidate to visit
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
Treats craft as the equal of fine art; Fumihiko Maki's building sits quietly between a canal and a giant torii.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facility100 Regional Revitalization Picks
100 local highlights chosen by each prefecture. Find candidates in nature, food and experiences.
Entries with registered sources are shown first. This is not a recommendation ranking and does not mean opening has been confirmed.
Ōyamazaki · Place · candidate to visit
Myokian Temple (National Treasure "Taian")
A temple in Oyamazaki holding Taian, a two-mat tearoom attributed to Sen no Rikyu and designated a national treasure.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityNantan · Place · candidate to visit
Leisure & Spa Resort ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen
A hot spring and lodging in Nantan, refitted and reopened in April 2025.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityKita · Place · candidate to visit
Shimyo-in Temple
A temple at the source of the Kamo River, said to have been founded by Kukai in 829.
Reference scenery of the region · not a photo of this facilityTransport and accommodation, too
Accommodation listings are samples. Car rental availability, comparison and booking are not connected yet. The fireworks date calendar is in preparation.