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, Gion, Arashiyama

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, Gion:4.8, Arashiyama:4.7

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, Gion:Kyoto, Arashiyama:Kyoto

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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train
4.5/5
󰺂8.4
9.84
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
6.8 km from downtown
Take the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto
Highlights:
󱓊25-minute drive for stunning views
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & foliage (fall)
󱨠Saved by 4729 users󱨠1101 positive reviews
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
4.7/5
󰺂7.8
Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
4 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜Kyoto's cherry blossoms & foliage
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 3722 users󱨠974 positive reviews
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Fushimi Inari Taisha
4.7/5
󰺂7.3
Kyoto
6.3 km from downtown
No. 3 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󱓊Fox statues & unique charms
󰋄View Kyoto cityscape
󱨠Saved by 3646 users󱨠778 positive reviews
4
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Gion
4.8/5
󰺂7.2
Kyoto.Gion
2.8 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰀆Geishas in kimonos at night
󰀆Traditional Kyoto performing arts
󱨠Saved by 3060 users󱨠7234 positive reviews
5
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Arashiyama
4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
8.2 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Rafting through picturesque canyons
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
󱨠Saved by 3077 users󱨠1589 positive reviews
6
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Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
4.7/5
󰺂7.0
Kyoto.Gion
3.6 km from downtown
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
Kiyomizu Temple's panoramic city view
Ghibli souvenir shop "Donguri no Mori"
󱨠Saved by 2267 users󱨠241 positive reviews
7
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Kinkaku-ji
4.7/5
󰺂6.9
Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
3.1 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Japanese architectural masterpiece
󱓊Maple (fall) & snow (winter)
󱨠Saved by 1994 users󱨠753 positive reviews
8
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Kyoto Railway Museum
4.8/5
󰺂6.8
16.78
Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre
4 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󱓊Experience train work simulator fun
󱓊Train driven by a steam locomotive
󱨠Saved by 620 users󱨠242 positive reviews
9
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Nijō Castle
4.7/5
󰺂6.7
22.37
Kyoto.Nijo Castle
1 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Cherry blossoms & maple leaves
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 1352 users󱨠997 positive reviews
10
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)
4.7/5
󰺂6.6
67.09
Kameoka
15.4 km from downtown
No. 17 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󰋄Century-old rafting adventure
󱓊Arashiyama & Kyoto cuisine experience
󱨠Saved by 500 users󱨠236 positive reviews