Sightseeing
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
Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 40 minutes
508 locals recommend
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 40 minutes
Train 40 minutes
Popular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
14 locals recommend
Kitanotenmangu
SakaiPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
Two of Kyoto's most important shrines.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Bus 45 minutes
293 locals recommend
Kamigamo Shrine
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Bus 45 minutes
Town with shrine in the northern mountains.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 45 minutes
Train one hour 30 minutes
196 locals recommend
Kifune Shrine
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 45 minutes
Train one hour 30 minutes
Temple turned former imperial residFrom Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
ence.
255 locals recommend
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residFrom Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
ence.
Temple building covered in gold.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
The ultimate torii gate experience.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Train ten minutes
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Train ten 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
Head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 30 minutes
301 locals recommend
Chion-in
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 30 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 famous geisha district.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 20 minutes
508 locals recommend
Gion
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 20 minutes
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 30 minutes
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 30 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
Beautiful Gardens and Tea Houses
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 30 minutes
160 locals recommend
Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsuramisono Nishikyo WardBeautiful Gardens and Tea Houses
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 20 minutes
Train 30 minutes
An important Jodo Shinshu Temple
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Train 15 minutes
Nishihonganji Nursery
22-3 Yamanouchi MidōdenchōAn important Jodo Shinshu Temple
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Train 15 minutes