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

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  • Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Traintop_1
    4.4/5
    󰺂8.4
    8170
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao8 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 4427 users󱨠1050 positive reviews
  • Kiyomizu-dera Templetop_2
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.9
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple2.4 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󱨜Kyoto's cherry blossoms & foliage
    󱨜World Cultural Heritage
    󱨠Saved by 3542 users󱨠990 positive reviews
  • Fushimi Inari Taishatop_3
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.4
    Kyoto5 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 2 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    󱓊Fox statues & unique charms
    󰋄View Kyoto cityscape
    󱨠Saved by 3461 users󱨠789 positive reviews
  • Arashiyama
    4
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.3
    Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao9.2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoAchieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
    Highlights:
    󱓊Rafting through picturesque canyons
    󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
    󱨠Saved by 2995 users󱨠1599 positive reviews
  • Gion
    5

    Gion

    4.8/5
    󰺂7.3
    Kyoto.Gion1.2 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 2945 users󱨠7236 positive reviews
  • Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
    6
    4.7/5
    󰺂7.1
    Kyoto.Gion2 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 4 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    Kiyomizu Temple's panoramic city view
    Ghibli souvenir shop "Donguri no Mori"
    󱨠Saved by 2169 users󱨠243 positive reviews
  • Kinkaku-ji
    7
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.9
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama4.7 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󱓊Japanese architectural masterpiece
    󱓊Maple (fall) & snow (winter)
    󱨠Saved by 1915 users󱨠763 positive reviews
  • Kyoto Railway Museum
    8
    4.8/5
    󰺂6.8
    Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre3.6 km from downtown
    trip best small logoNo. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kyoto
    Highlights:
    󱓊Experience train work simulator fun
    󱓊Train driven by a steam locomotive
    󱨠Saved by 594 users󱨠237 positive reviews
  • Nijō Castle
    9
    4.7/5
    󰺂6.8
    18705
    Kyoto.Nijo Castle1.8 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Spring Outings
    Highlights:
    󱓊Cherry blossoms & maple leaves
    󱨜World Cultural Heritage
    󱨠Saved by 1284 users󱨠1006 positive reviews
  • Rurikō-in Temple
    10
    4.4/5
    󰺂6.6
    Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama6.9 km from downtown
    trip best small logoFeatured in 2025 Global 50 - Fall Viewing Attractions
    Highlights:
    󰋄50-meter wooden pagoda inside
    󱨜Open during green & red maple seasons
    󱨠Saved by 966 users󱨠39% positive reviews

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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