Things to do in Kyoto Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours
Yasaka Shrine which includes heritage architecture and a temple or place of worship


Most popular experiences in Kyoto Prefecture

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Areas of Kyoto Prefecture

Nijo Castle showing a park and a pond

Central Kyoto

5/5(12 area reviews)

Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station.

Central Kyoto
Gion which includes cycling, street scenes and night scenes

Gion

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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

Gion
Shoren-in Temple which includes a temple or place of worship and signage

Higashiyama Ward

Consider a visit to Kiyomizu Temple 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.

Higashiyama Ward
Kyoto Tower showing a city, night scenes and city views

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Kyoto Railway Museum. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

Shimogyo Ward
Central Kyoto

Karasuma

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

Karasuma
Toji Temple featuring a park and a pond

Minami Ward

Consider a visit to Kawaramachi Street and take some time to enjoy the abundant dining options during your time in Minami Ward. If you want to see more of the city, jump on the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station.

Minami Ward