Things To Do
While there are limitless things to see and experience in Kyoto, here are a few of our favorite places and recommendations for activities.
For your foodie checklist, here is a list of Japanese foods that are a must try: Sukiyaki, Yakitori, Omelet Rice, Tonkatsu, Yakiniku, Okonomiyaki, Soba, Udon, Gyoza, Shabu-Shabu, and Kai-seki.
The Golden Pavilion | Kinkaku-ji
1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto 603-8361, Japan
Tea Ceremony Experience | Fukujuen Kyoto
Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8005, Japan
Reservation needed.
Miyako Odori
570-2 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Watch performances presented by the geiko and maiko of Gion Kobu, who dedicate themselves to mastering the art of their craft. Tickets needed.
Spend a day Dressed in Kimono
Kyoto, Japan
Multiple locations throughout Kyoto. Take a stroll around popular sightseeing destinations and experience Japanese history in a rented kimono. Reservation required.
For all the days along the way