Overview
Kyoto keeps temples, shrines and machiya streetscapes. Kiyomizu-dera, Fushimi Inari’s torii gates, Arashiyama bamboo and Gion are first-timer musts. Go early to dodge crowds.
Must-see
Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka
A signature stop for first-time visitors.
Fushimi Inari Taisha
Worth a half-day at an easy pace.
- Kiyomizu-dera & Sannenzaka
- Fushimi Inari Taisha
- Arashiyama bamboo
- Kinkaku-ji / Ginkaku-ji
- Gion & Kamogawa
Food highlights
- Kaiseki & yudofu
- Matcha sweets
- Nishiki Market snacks
- Soba & tsukemono
