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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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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The top 5 things to experience in Japan's former capital.
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In this video I show you 5 places I went to photograph in Kyoto.
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1- Kiyomizudera temple ( I put the picture I took last year when i caught a sunset ) ------Music: Japan - Deltabeatz.
2- Yasaka Pagoda ( The picture is actualy from 2 days after the video, I was lucky to get a clear sky at blue hour ) ---Music: TonezPro - Kyoto.
3- Arashiyama ------ Music: Ambient - Strange.
4- Ginkaku-ji -----Music: Veorra & The Tech Thieves - Ghost Town.
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My Favourite Part of Kyoto | Photography in Japan
Photography in Japan has just been a treat. And on today's vlog we went to my favourite part of Kyoto: Hokanji.
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Hokanji, in the old town of Kyoto, is one of the best photography locations in all of Japan. There are people wandering around dressed in kimonos which make for great street photos. There is even the occasional Geisha wandering about as well. But, from a travel perspective, there is a great line of Hokanji temple which makes for a beautiful composition.
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Kyoto is a MUST SEE for any trip to Japan. This interactive travel guide covers 22 top things to do, including the Fushimi Inari Shrine, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Gion, Nishiki Food market, the Nara day trip and the very best temples to visit! We will also cover some of the best tips for keeping your travel budget low.
Kyoto is Japan's cultural centre, famous for its numerous classical Buddhist temples, as well as gardens, imperial palaces, Shinto shrines, Geishas and traditional wooden villas. We spent 7 days in the city exploring all of the most famous spots as well as the more hidden gems.
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0:52 - THINGS TO DO in HIGASHIYAMA DISTRICT including Kiyumizu-dera Temple
This is where you can find the classic, historic streets of Kyoto. Including lots of important shrines, tea shops and temples. It's very busy and over crowded here (there's even Tatami Starbucks), but there are some cool experiences too - like traditional tea ceremonies at Camelia: a real must see!
CAMELLIA PRICE (this price has gone up since my visited):
¥3000 JPY / £20.32 GBP / $26.88 USD
KIYUMIZUDERA PRICE:
¥400 JPY / £2.71 GBP / $3.58 USD
1:43 - BEST TEMPLES in KYOTO
Everything you need to know about Kinkaku-ji (The Golden Temple), Ryoan-ji Temple and Ninna-ji Temple. Some of the best sights in the whole city. There are so many temples in Kyoto are these are some of the most worthwhile.
GOLDEN PAVILION PRICE:
¥400 JPY / £2.71 GBP / $3.58 USD
RYOAN-JI PRICE:
¥500 JPY / £3.39 / $4.48 USD
NINNA-JI PRICE:
¥500 JPY / £3.39 / $4.48 USD
4:04 - How to see FUSHIMI INARI with NO CROWDS
The best advice for seeing this icon of Japan. Getting up early is the most amazing experience! Entrance is free.
5:54 - BEST Places for BUDGET FOOD & DRINKING in KYOTO
Exploring the Nishiki Food Market, Pontocho Alley, Japanese Convenience Stores and the 200 Yen Bars of Kyoto in search of some of the cheapest food and cocktails!
08:00 - GION
Home of Kyoto's Geishas! How can you find them for yourself?
08:48 - Kyoto's BAMBOO GROVES
Exploring Arashiyama without any crowds, finding a SECRET bamboo forest at Fushimi Inari and the most peaceful find at Kodai-ji Temple. Entrance is free.
11:13 - Things to Do in ARASHIYAMA DISTRICT
Away from the bamboo grove, you also have the Togetsu Bridge, the local park and the amazing Okochi Sanso Villa.
OKOCHI SANSO PRICE (includes matcha tea and snack):
¥1000 JPY / £6.77 GBP / $8.96 USD
11:57 - DAY TRIP from KYOTO to NARA
The most famous trip outside of the city, home of the respectful bowing deer. But is it worth visiting?
SHINKANSEN BULLET TRAIN PRICE:
¥690 JPY / £4.67 GBP / $6.18 USD
TODAI-JI (NARA BUDDHA TEMPLE) PRICE:
¥600 JPY / £4.06 GBP / $5.38 USD
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Top 10 Things to do in Kyoto for First-timers - Kyoto Travel Guide
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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