Sightseeing
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi one hour 30 minutes
Train one hour 20 minutes
181 locals recommend
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi one hour 30 minutes
Train one hour 20 minutes
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi one hour 45 minutes
Train one hour
36 locals recommend
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi one hour 45 minutes
Train one hour
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 50 minutes
Train 45 minutes
159 locals recommend
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 50 minutes
Train 45 minutes
Well presented exhibitions on history and art.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Bus 15 minutes
513 locals recommend
Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōWell presented exhibitions on history and art.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Bus 15 minutes
Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
607 locals recommend
Jisho-ji Temple in Higashiyama
GinkakujichōBeautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
Kiyomizu-dera
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
The ultimate torii gate experience.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 7 minutes
Train 10 minutes
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 7 minutes
Train 10 minutes
Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōModern landmark of Kyoto.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi three minutes
While walking from temple to temple, you will be impressed by the sheer magnitude of this one. The surrounding grounds are also worth a visit.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 35 minutes
Hosenin
鶴山町-11 上京区While walking from temple to temple, you will be impressed by the sheer magnitude of this one. The surrounding grounds are also worth a visit.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 35 minutes
Flower Displays Year Round
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 20 minutes
253 locals recommend
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Shimogamo Hangichō Sakyo WardFlower Displays Year Round
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 20 minutes
we went geisha spotting and loved this alley. traditional tea houses and very picturesque. no geisha's to be seen
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 25 minutes
11 locals recommend
Ishibe Alley
we went geisha spotting and loved this alley. traditional tea houses and very picturesque. no geisha's to be seen
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 25 minutes
The Imperial Family's residence until 1868.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 25 minutes
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThe Imperial Family's residence until 1868.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 25 minutes
Modeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Bus 35 minutes
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardModeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Bus 35 minutes
Kyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 20 minutes
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 20 minutes
Popular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 20 minutes
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Train 20 minutes
Food Scene
Giro Giro Hitoshina
西木屋町 Shimogyo WardFancy Japanese restaurant17:30~23:00
Cafe KANO
Nishihashizumecho-785 Shimogyo WardOne of my favorite cafes.The canal view from here is nice. 9:00~18:00
Len Kyoto Kawaramachi
709-3 UematsuchōCafe & bar. 8:00~23:30
Kyoto style Okonomiyaki(Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients) restaurant.17:00~2:00AM
11 locals recommend
わらい食堂 四条河原町店
388 KomeyachōKyoto style Okonomiyaki(Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients) restaurant.17:00~2:00AM
Tenkaippin
Matsubarachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's local Ramen shop. 11:30~3:00AM
Popular Japanese green tea and Matcha shop.Also Matcha sweets are available in the cafe.10:00~22:00
100 locals recommend
Tsujiri Tea House, Gion Main Shop
573-3 Gionmachi MinamigawaPopular Japanese green tea and Matcha shop.Also Matcha sweets are available in the cafe.10:00~22:00
One of my favorite cafes.The Kamo river view from this cafe is fantastic.The atmosphere is also excellent. 10:00~24:00
30 locals recommend
Kawa Cafe
176-1 MinoyachōOne of my favorite cafes.The Kamo river view from this cafe is fantastic.The atmosphere is also excellent. 10:00~24:00