Things to do in Kyoto Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
A serene autumn landscape with a traditional Japanese pagoda, a tranquil pond, and a red bridge.
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.
A corridor lined with orange and black poles, with light strips on the floor.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a cityscape in the background.

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Kyoto Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

P7,940
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

P3,264
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

P6,766
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

P1,194
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

P7,536
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Amanohashidate Ine Funaya and Miyama Kayabuki No Sato Day Tour

From Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour

P3,768
per adult
From Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate, Ine Funaya and Miyama Day Tour
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

P3,143
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience

P2,186
per adult
Eikando Temple Kyoto Kimono Rental with Hair Styling Experience
Wear a high-quality kimono, enjoy a tea ceremony experience in a small group, and hear fun travel stories from other travelers.

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

P4,769
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine
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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 181 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 7,535 per adult
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Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1641 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 794 and current price is P 397 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 404 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 5,949 and current price is P 4,759 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 30 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 4,561 and current price is P 4,333 per adult
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Wildlife & nature

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Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys

Full-Day Kyoto Walking Tour: Most Iconic Landmarks & Monkeys

Activity duration is 8 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is P 5,909 per adult
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What to do in Kyoto Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
Photo by JNTO
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Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 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.
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Where to stay in Kyoto Prefecture

Find the best Kyoto Prefecture areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

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.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

Kyoto

A large crowd gathered under numerous colorful kites.

Shimamoto

A stone structure with circular depressions in a forested area.

Muko

A traditional wooden pavilion on a pier extending into a calm body of water, with a clear blue sky above.

Otsu

A traditional Japanese temple with a pond in front, surrounded by trees.

Uji

A traditional Japanese gate with red and gold accents, surrounded by autumn foliage.

Yawata

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese architecture, including a castle and a temple.

Osaka

A traditional Japanese temple with a large pond in front.

Nara