Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kyoto March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Kyoto Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486)[Hotels in Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Hotels.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kyoto](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kyoto Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Car-Hire-Guide)[Kyoto Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.d6131486.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Kyoto ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kyoto Types of activities Where to stay [Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto.dx6131486) ![Heian Shrine showing a temple or place of worship, religious elements and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501447/a9555915-96a3-4028-acad-596cb324e288.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyoto featuring landscape views, a park and hiking or walking](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920833/c43a391b-9ecf-4cbb-98b3-34076345c7ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Otsu showing flowers](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179215/7aa6c28f-ae50-45c3-91d4-49325b07ede1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Sannenzaka Ninenzaka featuring a city, a small town or village and a house](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204602/e3a8cc69-2a18-49fb-b6d7-63acd04c9ec2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Kyu Chikurinin Garden showing a park](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532771939/4e4e64a0-12ff-426b-b95a-c1d2ac55f911.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Kyoto Attractions Japan’s capital for over a thousand years, **Kyoto** is renowned as the country’s most beautiful city. And whilst it in no way matches many of Japan’s larger cities in scale, it more than makes up for it with the wealth of parks, temples and traditional Japanese heritage to be found in an around this ancient city. Which isn’t to say that it’s stuck in the past - far from it - Kyoto has also modernised enthusiastically, yet remained sympathetic to the fascinating traditional architectural and cultural roots that weave through its towering skyline. ### Areas & Neighborhoods in Kyoto **Central** — Dominated by Nijo Castle, central Kyoto is an absolute must for anyone looking to enjoy a dramatic taste of Japan’s feudal and imperial past. This huge estate, surrounded by stone walls and moats, features a central fortress and keep, a periphery of further defensive outbuildings, and yet further extensive gardens and grounds. **Arashiyama (Western Kyoto)** — If you’re looking for a restful lakeside stop decorated by lilting tree-lined hills, then Arashiyama is the place for you. With a selection of small shops, restaurants and more situated close to the renowned Togetsukyo Bridge, you might find this beautiful spot particularly restful during the radiantly colourful cherry-blossom and autumn seasons. **Higashiyama (Eastern Kyoto)** — This wonderfully preserved traditional Japanese district is a real treasure. Narrow lanes and wooden buildings house a huge selection of boutique-y shops and restaurants. Furthermore, with the geisha district of Gion and the famous Philosopher's Path nearby you’d be hard-pressed to find a better example of old Japan. **North** — Simply littered with shrines and temples dating back over centuries, North Kyoto boasts a number of World Heritage Sites, including Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion. One of Kyoto’s most well-known sites, the upper floors of this spectacular Zen temple are completely covered in gold leaf. ### Things to See in Kyoto With its incredible wealth of World Heritage Sites - 17 in all - alongside four imperial palaces and villas, Kyoto demands real commitment and no small degree of planning if you want to see it all. Thankfully the city is organised perfectly for the many treasure hunters and amateur-archaeologists it welcomes every year, and its brilliantly organised public transport system and walking routes ensure you won’t miss a thing. ### Things to Do in Kyoto As well as its great spread of heritage that can be explored on foot, Kyoto offers quick and easy access to dramatic countryside where you can run through sweeping mountain forests, or take to the water on the boating lake of western Kyoto. 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Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508437/43adc2ee-e93e-46af-b7fe-9eafd066fe7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cycling in Kyoto 4h £7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/cycling-in-kyoto.a49508437.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Osaka Early Bird Trail in Katsuo-ji and Minoh Falls](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51527597/d4614f0d-596f-4877-8125-39cc8af78b22.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka Early Bird Trail in Katsuo-ji and Minoh Falls 5h Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/osaka-early-bird-trail-in-katsuo-ji-and-minoh-falls.a51527597.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems and Temples South Route](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51752931/0434b790-e9b8-4cbe-b226-a66ec9d0aa08.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: E-Bike Tour of Hidden Gems and Temples South Route 3h 30m 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-afternoon-e-bike-tour-of-hidden-gems-and-temples.a51752931.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400175/c48c7189-83c2-4fd1-966d-0a4be28d9cd2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Biking Tour Exploring the Best of Kyoto 8h 10/10 102 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £85 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-biking-tour-exploring-the-best-of-kyoto.a1400175.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 56 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47979951/f73ecc57-80f0-43f6-b569-a8df6f535fe3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Meditation - Make Matcha with Tea Master 45m 9.8/10 27 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-zen-matcha-tea-ceremony-with-free-refills.a47979951.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48031069/0ebfb8ce-c06b-4464-ba06-2275ac58c982.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony and Kimono at a Lifestyle Museum 1h 30m 8/10 39 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £128 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-traditional-townhouse-tour-kimono-tea-ceremony.a48031069.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Private Japanese Sound Bath in a Traditional Tatami Room](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49990724/9aacded0-45f3-4c7d-8c87-d153d3f61a23.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Japanese Sound Bath in a Traditional Tatami Room 1h 20m 10/10 14 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-1-5-hours-private-japanese-sound-bath-experience.a49990724.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48278338/c988e5c1-9214-4f8d-82ce-e304b83ae2de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Tea Ceremony Experience 45m 9.6/10 34 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £62 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-experience.a48278338.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48931397/61a4282d-7743-4092-87bd-1c96c0a7f834.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Zen Meditation at a Private Temple with a Monk 1h 30m 10/10 53 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-zen-meditation-at-a-private-temple-with-a-monk.a48931397.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47705214/e579198a-d8e9-4b83-948a-f6ac603008fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Ninnaji Temple Entry Ticket 7/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £4 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-ninnaji-temple-entry-ticket.a47705214.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Free Shuttle+Tattoo-Friendly Kurama Onsen & Swimming Culture Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49410927/5bd6a8e0-01ba-41f0-aca1-d44031c8d5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Free Shuttle+Tattoo-Friendly Kurama Onsen & Swimming Culture Tour 2h 30m Free cancellation available £57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/a-journey-through-shimabaras-hidden-courtesan-district.a49410927.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Tour with Tickets](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49922860/ed480422-bbe2-45a3-87e7-f829c7629219.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Kinkaku-ji Temple & Serene Garden Tour with Tickets 2h 30m+ 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-kinkakuji-and-ninnaji-temple-with-monk-insights.a49922860.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51897615/b58f300d-bebe-4f0e-bdca-2846dc8b8093.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto: Kendo and Samurai Experience with Uniform and Gear 2h 10/10 7 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £76 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/kyoto-kendo-and-samurai-experience-with-uniform-and-gear.a51897615.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Japanese Inns](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50063730/1767d92f-1448-4492-a372-2b5516c2bb5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony at a Japanese Inns 1h 15m Free cancellation available £118 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tea-ceremony-at-a-japanese-inns.a50063730.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) 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[Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_6131486) ## Recommended things to do in Kyoto | Number of things to do | 1332 | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details): £3 | | Top 5 things to do | [Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details)[Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details)[Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-stern-geisha-nachtwanderung-authentisches-erlebnis-in-kleiner-gruppe.a48905530.activity-details)[eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)[From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details)[Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-stern-geisha-nachtwanderung-authentisches-erlebnis-in-kleiner-gruppe.a48905530.activity-details)[Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-walking-tour-gion-district-hidden-gems.a51761469.activity-details)[KYOTO Tea Ceremony with kimono near by Imamiya Jinjya Shrine](/things-to-do/kyoto-tea-ceremony-with-kimono-near-by-daitokuji.a1219871.activity-details)[Kyoto Traditional Kintsugi Workshop in Gion Gold Repair Art](/things-to-do/kyoto-traditional-kintsugi-workshop-in-gion-gold-repair-art.a51342763.activity-details) | | With kids | [Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/perfect-kyoto-1day-bus-tour.a490782.activity-details)[Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha](/things-to-do/kyoto-gion-geisha-district-walking-tour-the-stories-of-geisha.a46728540.activity-details)[Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-stern-geisha-nachtwanderung-authentisches-erlebnis-in-kleiner-gruppe.a48905530.activity-details)[From Osaka/Kyoto: Kyoto and Nara 1-Day Bus Tour](/things-to-do/from-osaka-kyoto-kyoto-and-nara-1-day-bus-tour.a545086.activity-details)[Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-walking-tour-gion-district-hidden-gems.a51761469.activity-details) | ## What to do in Kyoto --- ### Popular places to visit ![Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501445/46fb6762-7a3e-4f67-967b-9e88362b9013.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fushimi Inari Shrine 4.5/5(249 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Attraction) ![Kiyomizu Temple featuring religious aspects and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501452/5f96b578-9cf3-4cc3-96a3-bf81a9ebb946.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kiyomizu Temple 4.5/5(157 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Attraction) ![Nishiki Market featuring markets and street scenes as well as a large group of people](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6258971/6c56789f-84af-40e6-9dac-970244fac989.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nishiki Market 4.5/5(50 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nishiki-Market-Kyoto.d6258971.Attraction) ![京都市四条河原町交差点の夜の景観。 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204513/6a79737b-3e27-46b8-956f-eaa24d1738e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kawaramachi Street 4.5/5(22 reviews) During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Kawaramachi Street. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Attraction) ![Stairs up to mountain and maple tree in Japan. Stairs in Park at Kinkaku-ji Zen Buddhist Temple in Kyoto, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501451/283dcaeb-8ccc-4762-95c5-3774682298ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kinkaku-ji Temple 3.5/5(2 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Attraction) ![Kyoto_KyotoImperialPalace_501429_01](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501429/2122f81a-138c-4c26-a792-365204a4bbd8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Imperial Palace 4.5/5(115 reviews) Kyoto Imperial Palace is just one of the places to see in Kyoto, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Central-Kyoto.d501429.Attraction) ![Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, a pond and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/70e73880-c772-4e72-b91b-1110bcc11ce4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nijō Castle 4.5/5(81 reviews) Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Attraction) ![Kyoto Tower](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/8fde799a-fbab-4c2c-9a97-259f55c53a1b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto Tower 4/5(117 reviews) In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Tower-Kyoto.d501464.Attraction) ![Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501462/fa36d1e9-5dfb-4520-8495-77f1363364fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Yasaka Shrine 4.5/5(6 reviews) Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Yasaka-Shrine-Gion.d501462.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Kyoto ![Nijo Castle which includes a garden and a pond](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501431/065ae8c2-a9ea-445c-a6ec-75c32a854fdb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Central Kyoto 4.5/5(364 area reviews) Ancient temples blend with modern architectural treasures while markets, museums, dining and shopping streets showcase thousands of years of Japanese traditions. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Central-Kyoto.dx6131500) ![Gion showing cycling, night scenes and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160577/71bed452-947c-4e43-9340-af0f53500fb1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Gion 5/5(46 area reviews) Experience a traditional tea ceremony or a night of cultural entertainment within the historic wooden teahouses of this well-preserved Kyoto district. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Gion.dx6160577) ![Kyoto Tower featuring a city, a high rise building and night scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501464/855e1214-6e24-49a8-9c7a-9551d8525b2a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Shimogyo Ward 4.5/5(15 area reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Shimogyo.dx179160) ![Panoramic view of buildings containing Ninomaru reception rooms at Nijo Castle in Kyoto, Japan. Stitched from 2 images using Canon PhotoStitch 3.1.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179162/8a693240-943d-4eb0-8041-0107df424745.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Kyoto While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Downtown-Kyoto.dx880937241357504512) ![Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6160750/8bd9c1a9-a634-4367-970d-e2d4a74cd74a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Higashiyama Ward 5/5(2 area reviews) Consider a visit to Ryozen Kannon War Memorial and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Higashiyama Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Higashiyama Station or Sanjo Keihan Station. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Higashiyama.dx179161) ![The Gion Matsuri Festival is Japans most famous festival. Musicians sit in huge floats that are pushed/dragged around town in Kyoto while the musicians play their flutes. There are two types of floats in The Gion Matsuri Parade, Yama and Hoko. There are 23 Yama and 10 Hoko. The Hoko floats can be up to 25 meters tall and weigh up to 12 tons. The main procession of the floats are held on the 17th of July, which is when this photo was taken. #Festival](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/10323/b32ad9d8-181f-4e9b-b1ab-628b2a70c4ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Karasuma Experience sensory delights at the Kitchen of Kyoto, shop for souvenirs, take an art class and visit a sacred temple in this central neighborhood. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Kyoto-Karasuma.dx6204517) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Kyoto ![Look how fancy is their tasting room. I wouldn't mind spending all day drinking whisky. I couldn't agree more they're the best single malt of 2014. Cheers! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179157/98c6fb25-9f1a-4bc5-871a-7609b4a588da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Shimamoto ![Sakafuna Stone The mysterious stone of Japan Nara Asuka; Shutterstock ID 431561962](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635458645915/67c81412-51a6-4379-89d7-65fc048eca38.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Muko ![Temple @ uji. Uji is known as Green Tea City. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/179222/0972cec7-6660-4e6b-8ac3-a2c8da067744.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Uji ![Tsutenkaku Tower which includes markets, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6076366/89445512-2595-4b5f-86c8-043577484734.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Osaka ![arashiyama(Katsuragawa)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6153523/d8286220-e5cc-4df8-9844-9882645b16c0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) by [柳田亮](https://www.panoramio.com/user/2968119?with_photo_id=57579543) ([Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)) ### Kameoka ![cherry blossom and a white eye.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204318/f6f1eee6-93f4-4a3a-8360-798c51e0bf33.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Hirakata ![Yamada ike (Pond), Hirakata, Osaka, Japan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204318/f5132627-18a2-4ea8-b704-afecb64b576e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kyotanabe ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Kyoto worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Kyoto? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Kyoto? ### Is three days enough to stay in Kyoto? ### Is Kyoto a walkable city? ### What are some activities to do in Kyoto with kids? > - 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