Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kyoto Imperial Palace
You can find out about the history of Kyoto with a trip to Kyoto Imperial Palace. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Activities
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Other neighbourhoods around Yunohana
Arashiyama
You might enjoy the river views while in Arashiyama. Kyoto Arashiyama Orgel Museum is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Saga-Arashiyama Station or Torokko Arashiyama Station to see more of the city.
Nishikyo Ward
Well liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Raku Art Museum and Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto University
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Heian Shrine
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Yasaka Shrine
- Pontocho Alley
- Shijo Street
- Gion Corner
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Kyoto Station Building
- Mount Hiei
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Ryoan-ji Temple
- To-ji Temple
- Kuzuha Mall
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Hirakata Park
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama