Sightseeing
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi two hours
Train three hours
56 locals recommend
Amanohashidate
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi two hours
Train three hours
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 50 minutes
Train 45 minutes
48 locals recommend
Osaka
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 50 minutes
Train 45 minutes
Called moss temple because of its moss garden.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 40 minutes
11 locals recommend
Saihoji
3-chōme-16-11 ShimoderaCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 40 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
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Bus 50 minutes
63 locals recommend
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 35 minutes
Bus 50 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
Popular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 35 minutes
161 locals recommend
Sanzen-in Temple
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Train 35 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 residence.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
255 locals recommend
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 30 minutes
Train 30 minutes
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
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
178 locals recommend
Philosopher's Walk
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 25 minutes
Bus 40 minutes
Temple with 1001 human sized statues.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Bus 15 minutes
549 locals recommend
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 SanjūsangendōmawariTemple with 1001 human sized statues.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi seven minutes
Bus 15 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
Former Kyoto residence of the shogun.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 25 minutes
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōFormer Kyoto residence of the shogun.
From Kyoto Station
Taxi 15 minutes
Bus 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
Food Scene
CAFE ”Travelers High”
230 ChamayachōWhy don't we have a little chat♪
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
Osaka style Okonomiyaki(Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients) restaurant.11:30~22:00
15 locals recommend
ミスター・ヤングメン
312 HigashidaimonjichōOsaka style Okonomiyaki(Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients) restaurant.11:30~22:00
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
Tenkaippin
Matsubarachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's local Ramen shop. 11:30~3:00AM