Kyoto
Kyoto is Japan's ancient imperial capital, home to over 2,000 temples, shrines, and exquisite traditional Japanese gardens.
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- 1,463,723
- Timezone
- Asia/Tokyo
Guide to Kyoto
Suggested itineraries
Top attractions
Fushimi Inari-taisha
The iconic shrine famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountain. Open 24 hours — visit at dawn for solitude and golden light.
freeKinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
Kyoto's most iconic sight: a Zen temple whose top two floors are covered in gold leaf, reflected in the surrounding pond. Arrive before 10am to beat tour groups.
moderateArashiyama Bamboo Grove
A walk through towering bamboo stalks at the edge of the Arashiyama mountains. The grove is free to enter — combine with Tenryu-ji temple garden nearby.
freeLandmarks & places
Nagaoka-kyōIwatayama Monkey ParkKyoto City Archaeological MuseumMuseum of Kyoto
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