Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture
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Top 50 Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture

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  • Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Traintop_1
    4.5/5
    󰺂8.4
    54
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao6.8 km from downtown
    trip best TravelHotspot logoTake the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    󱓊25-minute drive for stunning views
    󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & foliage (fall)
    󱨠Saved by 4672 users󱨠1085 positive reviews
  • Kiyomizu-dera Templetop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.8
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱨜Kyoto's cherry blossoms & foliage
    󱨜World Cultural Heritage
    󱨠Saved by 3673 users󱨠978 positive reviews
  • Fushimi Inari Taishatop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.3
    Kyoto6.3 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Fox statues & unique charms
    󰋄View Kyoto cityscape
    󱨠Saved by 3602 users󱨠780 positive reviews
  • Arashiyama
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.2
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao8.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Rafting through picturesque canyons
    󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
    󱨠Saved by 3060 users󱨠1592 positive reviews
  • Gion
    5
    4.8/5
    󰺂7.2
    Kyoto.Gion2.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights:
    󰀆Geishas in kimonos at night
    󰀆Traditional Kyoto performing arts
    󱨠Saved by 3035 users󱨠7235 positive reviews
  • Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.0
    Kyoto.Gion3.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights:
    Kiyomizu Temple's panoramic city view
    Ghibli souvenir shop "Donguri no Mori"
    󱨠Saved by 2239 users󱨠242 positive reviews
  • Kinkaku-ji
    7
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.9
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama3.1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Japanese architectural masterpiece
    󱓊Maple (fall) & snow (winter)
    󱨠Saved by 1977 users󱨠756 positive reviews
  • Kyoto Railway Museum
    8
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.8
    92
    Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󱓊Experience train work simulator fun
    󱓊Train driven by a steam locomotive
    󱨠Saved by 616 users󱨠241 positive reviews
  • Nijō Castle
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.7
    122
    Kyoto.Nijo Castle1 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cherry blossoms & maple leaves
    󱨜World Cultural Heritage
    󱨠Saved by 1338 users󱨠997 positive reviews
  • Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
    10
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.5
    365
    Kameoka15.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 17 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
    Highlights:
    󰋄Century-old rafting adventure
    󱓊Arashiyama & Kyoto cuisine experience
    󱨠Saved by 495 users󱨠232 positive reviews

What Best Things to Do are there in Kyoto Prefecture?
These are all Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama, Gion
What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture?
Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture include:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train:4.5, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:4.7, Fushimi Inari Taisha:4.7, Arashiyama:4.7, Gion:4.8
At what locations in Kyoto Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture be found?
The Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture 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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