10 Best Places to Visit in Kyoto! | Japan Travel Guide
Kyoto was the capital of Japan for over a millennium, and it still carries a reputation as the nation’s most beautiful city. The countless temples, shrines and historical structures are both fascinating, and overwhelming. To make your trip even more enjoyable, Japanesquest presents you with 10 of the very best places to visit in Kyoto!
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No.1 Arashiyama District
Hours: 24 hours
Closed: No closing days
Fee: Free
No.2 Ryoanji Temple
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (March to November) 8:30 to 16:30 (December to February)
Closed: No closing days
Fee: 500 yen
No.3 Kinkakuji Temple
Hours: 9:00 to 17:00
Closed: No closing days
Fee: 400 yen
No.4 Ginkakuji Temple
Hours: 8:30 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:30 from December to February)
Closed: No closing days
Fee: 500 yen
No.5 Philosopher’s Path
Hours: 24 hours
Closed: No closing days
Fee: Free
No.6 Gion District
Hours: 24 hours
Closed: No closing days
Fee: Free
No.7 Kiyomizudera Temple
Hours: 6:00 to 18:00 (until 18:30 on weekends and holidays from mid April through July and everyday in August and September)
Closed: No closing days
Fee: 400 yen
No.8 Sanjusangendo Temple
Hours: 8:00 to 17:00 (9:00 to 16:00 from November 16 to March 31)
Admission ends 30 minutes before closing time.
Closed: No closing days
Fee: 600 yen
No.9 Nijo Castle
Hours: 8:45 to 17:00 (admission until 16:00) Entry to Ninomaru from 9:00 to 16:00
Closed: Tuesdays in Jan, Jul, Aug and Dec (or following day if Tue is a national holiday) December 26 to January 4
Fee: 600 yen (English audio guides are available for 500 yen)
No.10 Fushimi Inari Shrine
Hours: 24 hours
Closed: No closing days
Fee: Free
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TOP 10 Things to Do in Kyoto Japan Guide. This Kyoto guide tours Kyoto Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Gion, Hanamikoji, Pontocho and Nishiki market areas. Kyoto Tour supported by We experience local Kyoto street food in Nishiki market as well as local Kyoto food Hamo at a Japanese Kappo Cuisine restaurant, Japanese machiya Starbucks, yakitori restaurant and Kyoto ramen as we travel to Kyoto Pontocho and Kyoto Kawaramachi areas. Kyoto Travel Tips by a local guide.
Kyoto, once the capital of Japan, is a city on the island of Honshu. It's famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines and traditional wooden houses. It’s also known for formal traditions such as kaiseki dining, consisting of multiple courses of precise dishes, and geisha, female entertainers often found in the Gion district.
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0:41 #1. Gion District
0:56 - Hanamikoji
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1:52 - Gion Shirakawa
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2:56 #2. Machiya Starbucks Kyoto Nineizaka Yasaka Chaya
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4:13 #3. Sannenzaka (Sanneizaka)
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5:13 #4. Matcha House
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7:31 #5. Temples and Shrine
7:53 - KiyomizuTemple
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8:56 - Fushimi Inari Shrine
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11:08 #6. Kyoto Ramen - Wajo Ryomen Sugari
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13:11 #7 Pontocho Alley
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13:48 - Happy Stand Bar
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14:11 - Pontocho Yasohachi Yakitori
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15:15 #8. Shopping Area - Kawaramachi
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16:43 #9. Nishiki Market
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17:37 #10. Kappo restaurant recommendations
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Mizai ¥30,000~
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10 Best Things to do in Kyoto
There are a million things to do in Kyoto, but these were my personal favorites from my time in the most historical city in Japan.
Here are my 10 best things to do in Kyoto:
** The most important advice I can give is to wake up as early as possible, I mean super early.
1. Rent a bike - this is the best way to beat the tourist traffic in Kyoto.
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2. Bamboo Forest - Small forest in the neighboring area of Arashiyama.
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3. Fushimi Inari Shrine - It is literally a mountain of hidden shrines, symbolic figurines and a seemingly never-ending pathway to spiritual enlightenment.
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4. Ninja Dojo Class - Kyoto is the cultural mecca of Japan, and while you’re here its good to get a taste of that - be it fact or folklore.
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5. Kyoto Samurai Experience - As you’ve seen in last week’s video, begin to understand the way of the warrior through samurai training.
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6. Imperial Palace - Within Kyoto’s Central Park, is the Imperial Palace. Its a massive campus with pristine gardens and lots of room to do royal things.
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7. Kinkaku-ji - “the Golden Pavilion” another expansive grounds centered around this lavish zen buddhist temple.
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8. Heian Shrine - a beautiful Shinto shrine.
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9. Gion District - Perhaps the most popular thing to do in Kyoto. This is where you can spot the famous geishas heading to and from appointments. Watch the sunset next to the Yasaka Pagoda.
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Bonus: Find a great Shabu Shabu restaurant.
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10. Karaoke - Finish the day at a Japanese Karaoke spot where you pay by the hour to sing and party!
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In my personal opinion, these are the best things to do in Kyoto.
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Kyoto Japan Travel Guide - Kyoto Top 8 beautiful must visit places especially for first time tourist. If you want to know where to go in Kyoto, then this is your Kyoto Guide as this is a guided tour through the most amazing and scenic spots in all of Kyoto. We visit popular places like hanamikoji, arashiyama bamboo grove, kamogawa, and less traveled places like kyutei omuro and keage incline. These Kyoto spots will also serve as some ideas on things to do in Kyoto. As Kyoto tourism grows these kyoto tourists spots do get crowded during the day, so I do recommend that you go early in the morning to avoid the crowds.
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0:38 - 8. Kamogawa River
1:18 - 7. Kyutei Omuro
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4:49 - 1. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
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Kamogawa River
We’re starting at one of Kyoto’s most scenic spots, Kamogawa. Locals have referred to it in the past as Blue Dragon or the river where gods live.
During the Edo period, Kyoto became a gorgeous geisha quarter and the locals often spent time at Kamogawa cooling off at the restaurants and bars on the river and shallows. There used to be about 400 shops back in the day, but were taken away due to levee works and are now being slowly rebuilt since the Showa period.
Worth noting is that Pontocho street runs parallel to this river and you can see many of it’s restaurants extend towards the river with temporary terraces called Seiryotoko. Definitely worth enjoying a meal or drink at one of these spots if you are around during this time.
It’s also perfect afternoon spot in the spring and summer months to have a picnic or a cold beer with friends.
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These are my personal top 10 things to do in Kyoto for first-time travelers. The activities do not follow in any particular order:
1. Nishiki Market
2. Traditional Sweets at Kagisen Yoshifusa
3. Visit the Monkeys at Iwatayama Park
4. Visit Arashiyama bamboo groove
5. Sagano Scenic Railway
6. Explore the streets of Gion - The Old Entertainment District
7. Hangout by Kamogawa River
8. Explore Pontocho
9. Experience a Kyo-Kaiseki dinner
10. Visit the many temples and shrines
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From glimmering skyscrapers and neon lights, to traditional tea shops and geisha, Japan is a charming confluence of new and old with a distinct character that separates it from the rest of Asia. With so much to see and do it can be difficult to know where to start, so to help inspire you we’ve listed ten of the very best places to visit.
1. Tokyo
2. Hakone
3. Kyoto
4. Nara
5. Kinosaki Onsen
6. Hiroshima
7. Osaka
8. Kamakura
9. Himeji
10. Miyajima
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What To Do In Japan: Tokyo, Hakone, Mt. Fuji, Kyoto, Nara, Osaka, Kanazawa, Takayama, Nagano
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If you are planning a trip to Japan, it can be really hard to choose where to go to so here are some of the main places you should visit if it is your first time here!
TOKYO
- Asakusa
・Sensoji Temple
・Nakamise Shopping Street
・Asakusa Tourist Information Center Free View
・Sumida Park
- Ueno
・Ueno Park (Zoo, museums and temples)
- Meiji Shrine
・Nearby there is Omotesando, Harajuku, Takeshita-dori, Yoyogi park
- Tokyo Imperial Palace
- Tokyo Tower
- Odaiba (Couldn't make it in the video, but I love this area personally!)
HAKONE & MT. FUJI
- Togendai to Owakundani Ropeway
- Owakudani Station (Top of volcano)
- Gotemba Peace Park
- Fujisan World Heritage Site
- Mt. Fuji First Station and Fifth Station (If weather is good)
- Fuji Five Lakes (Lake Kawaguchi)
MATSUMOTO (NAGANO)
- Matsumoto Castle
TAKAYAMA (GIFU)
- Old Town of Takayama
- Takayama Jinya
- Takayama Morning Market
SHIRAKAWA-GO (GIFU)
- Shiroyama Viewpoint
- Gassho-zukuri Minkaen open air museum
KANAZAWA (ISHIKAWA)
- Kenrokuen (Kenroku Gardens)
KYOTO
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nishijin Textile Center
・Nishijin Kimono Show
- Heian Shrine/Heian Shrine Garden
- Golden Pavilion Kinkakuji
- Gion
・Miyako Odori - Cherry Blossom Dancing Performance Show
- Kamogawa River
NARA
- Todaiji Temple
- Deer Park
OSAKA
- Dotonbori
- Shinsaibashi
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The Island country of Japan put up in the eastern part of the world is known for their centuries old tradition and wonderfully exotic Japanese cuisine. While some don't consider Japan to be an ideal destination for holidaying some consider Japan to be one of the best places to visit at any time of the year. The reason is that you can learn so much from the Japanese culture and their lifestyle. What's more is that the Japanese people are one of the friendliest people on Earth treating you with dignity and kindness, making you feel comfortable. Wouldn't you want to travel now?
Planning to visit Japan, then these are the top 10 cities to visit in Japan on your first trip.
1. Tokyo - Most Popular City of Japan
2. Kyoto - City of 10,000 Shrines
3. Osaka - Economic Hub of Japan
4. Hiroshima - Resilient City of Japan
5. Yokohama - Port City of Japan
6. Nara - Japanese City of World Heritage Sites
7. Aomori - Snoweist City of Japan
8. Kamakura - Must Visit Zen City of Japan
9. Okinawa - Island City of Japan
10. Kanazawa - A picture perfect city to visit in japan
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