8 places you can’t miss while in Kyoto, Japan✨ 1. Kiyomizudera temple 2. Sanneizaka 3. Hokanji temple 4. Arashiyama 5. Kamogawa River 6. Fushimi Inari Taisha 7. Gion 8. Shijokawaramachi (Bonus) Byodoin temple I would definitely include kinkakuji (the golden pavilion) here too but I don’t have a video of it 🫢 #kyoto #japan #japantravel #kyototrip #kyotoplan #kyototripplanning #kyotoplaces #kyotomustvisit #kyotoitinerary #kyotojapan #placesinkyoto #whattodoinkyoto
Attraction
Hokan-ji
Place of worship
4.5
Picturesque 5-story Buddhist pagoda temple, offering sweeping views from the top.
Kinkaku-ji
Place of worship
4.5
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
Kiyomizu-dera
Place of worship
4.5
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
Arashiyama
Attraction
4.5
Scenic location showcasing a host of monkeys, plus a bamboo forest & water vistas.
Kamo River
Attraction
4.6
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Place of worship
4.6
Mountainside Shinto shrine dating from 711 A.D. featuring a path with hundreds of traditional gates.
Byodo-in Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Tours are offered of this iconic temple with a scenic pond & garden, plus a building with artifacts.
Activity/Tour
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
Activity
5.0
Place
Gion
Landmark
Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.