Kyoto Travel Guide

Places to Visit, See and Stay in Kyoto

Introducing Kyoto

Kyoto was formerly known as the capital of Japan. It is located on the southern central Honshu Island surrounded by mountains. The city is known for its history and culture. Kyoto is a fascinating city with thousands of temples and Shinto shrines, palaces, gardens, and museums. The Buddhist temples over there are more than ...

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Top Kyoto Attractions

Famous Kyoto sights, top travel spots, landmarks places to visit and see

Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizudera (Kiyomizu-dera) in eastern Kyoto, Japan, is a place for romantics – lovers, poets – and those who believe in wishes coming true. Its trees ...>

Nijo Castle

Experience history as you walk along Nijo Castle’s nightingale floors. With every few steps, the floors give a squeak, announcing to everyone that someone ...>

Kinkaku-ji

Here’s one perk of being a shogun: When you retire, you get to do it in style. Take, for example, the retirement villa that Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu ...>

Heian Shrine

Let’s take in a little bit of history. Back in 794 A.D. Kyoto stood as Japan’s capital. It served as such until 1867, when the capital was moved to Tokyo. ...>

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Where to Stay in Kyoto, Kansai

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