What Best Things to Do are there in Kyoto?

These are all Best Things to Do in Kyoto:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama, Gion

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto include:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train:4.4, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:4.7, Fushimi Inari Taisha:4.7, Arashiyama:4.7, Gion:4.8

At what locations in Kyoto can Best Things to Do in Kyoto be found?

The Best Things to Do in Kyoto are mainly located in:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train:Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha:Kyoto, Arashiyama:Kyoto, Gion:Kyoto

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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train
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4.4/5
󰺂8.5
98376
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
8 km from downtown
Highlights:
󱓊25-minute drive for stunning views
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & foliage (fall)
󱨠Saved by 3859 users󱨠992 positive reviews
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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4.7/5
󰺂7.9
Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
2.4 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
Highlights:
󱨜Kyoto's cherry blossoms & foliage
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 3247 users󱨠1021 positive reviews
Fushimi Inari Taisha
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Kyoto
5 km from downtown
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
Highlights:
󱓊Fox statues & unique charms
󰋄View Kyoto cityscape
󱨠Saved by 3149 users󱨠814 positive reviews
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Arashiyama
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
9.2 km from downtown
Selected for 2 years in a row
Highlights:
󱓊Rafting through picturesque canyons
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
󱨠Saved by 2804 users󱨠1617 positive reviews
5
Gion
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4.8/5
󰺂7.3
Kyoto.Gion
1.2 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰀆Geishas in kimonos at night
󰀆Traditional Kyoto performing arts
󱨠Saved by 2728 users󱨠7234 positive reviews
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Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
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4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Kyoto.Gion
2 km from downtown
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
Highlights:
Kiyomizu Temple's panoramic city view
Ghibli souvenir shop "Donguri no Mori"
󱨠Saved by 2007 users󱨠253 positive reviews
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Kinkaku-ji
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4.7/5
󰺂7.0
Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
4.7 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
󱓊Japanese architectural masterpiece
󱓊Maple (fall) & snow (winter)
󱨠Saved by 1778 users󱨠788 positive reviews
8
Kyoto Railway Museum
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4.8/5
󰺂6.8
167687
Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre
3.6 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-Friendly Attractions in Kyoto
Highlights:
󱓊Experience train work simulator fun
󱓊Train driven by a steam locomotive
󱨠Saved by 527 users󱨠221 positive reviews
9
Nijō Castle
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4.7/5
󰺂6.8
Kyoto.Nijo Castle
1.8 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
Highlights:
󱓊Cherry blossoms & maple leaves
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 1187 users󱨠1019 positive reviews
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Rurikō-in Temple
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4.4/5
󰺂6.7
Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
6.9 km from downtown
Featured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
Highlights:
󰋄50-meter wooden pagoda inside
󱨜Open during green & red maple seasons
󱨠Saved by 856 users󱨠41% positive reviews