Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Kyoto March 2026 | Expedia.ca [Kyoto Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486)[Hotels in Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Hotels.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Kyoto](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Kyoto.d6131486.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Kyoto Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Kyoto.d6131486.Car-Rental-Guide)[Kyoto Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.d6131486.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Kyoto ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Kyoto Types of activities Where to stay [Kyoto travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto.dx6131486) ![Heian Shrine featuring 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) ![Kyōto which includes hiking or walking, a park and landscape views](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 which includes a house, heritage architecture and a city](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 Kyoto is one of Japan’s most enchanting cities. Located on the island of Honshu, this wondrous city is a mixture of old-world charm and modern progression. It is easy to find an abundance of fun things to do in Kyoto, and it is simple to get a map of the city to find out where the best Kyoto activities are located. You can find terrific deals on Kyoto travel packages including flights, hotel rooms, and Kyoto tours on Expedia. While visiting Kyoto, you can immerse yourself in the local history with sites such as Shimogamo Shrine, To-ji, and the iconic Nijo Castle. You can also learn more about Japanese history as well as the histories of other countries while visiting museums like the Kyoto National Museum and the Kyoto International Manga Museum. A visit to the Iwatayama Monkey Park will give you the chance to see some of the region’s most charming creatures. This park is home to numerous snow monkeys and is a must-see attraction in Kyoto. You can even feed and interact with the monkeys while visiting this top tourist destination. If you are coming to Kyoto in the spring, you will be treated to the sight of beautiful cherry blossoms throughout the city. The magnificent pink and white blossoms seen on the cherry trees create a picturesque setting reminiscent of a storybook theme. Tourists from places all around the world frequently take Kyoto excursions during this time of year to witness this marvelous display of nature. You also must see the Kyoto Botanical Garden while visiting the city. In addition to being one of the area’s best tourist spots, the garden also gives you the opportunity to escape into a peaceful natural wonderland. You can take a stroll along the paved walking paths as well as through the conservatory. Tourists can see the vibrant flowers and lush green vegetation throughout the garden. You can save big on your travels by booking through Expedia. 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available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/historical-kyoto-bike-tour.a46596607.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48971698/056808c9-632e-4295-bcff-b0c2a1546e89.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private 3 Hours Waterfalls Sightseeing Tour 3h Free cancellation available CA $168 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-3-hours-waterfalls-sightseeing-tour.a48971698.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1400162/3c6829e1-03d8-4174-a9b0-9dbeb1d458c4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch 6h 10/10 89 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/bike-tour-exploring-north-kyoto-plus-lunch.a1400162.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Cycling in Kyoto](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49508437/43adc2ee-e93e-46af-b7fe-9eafd066fe7b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Cycling in Kyoto 4h CA $13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $155 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-biking-tour-exploring-the-best-of-kyoto.a1400175.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Kyoto East Early Morning Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50754510/7b05d32b-7f9d-47e0-9b45-f72b21e970ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Kyoto East Early Morning Walking Tour 2h Free cancellation available CA $67 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-east-early-morning-walking-tour.a50754510.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 59 activities](https://expedia.ca/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 CA $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $233 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-1-5-hours-private-japanese-sound-bath-experience.a49990724.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 54 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $7 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/kyoto-ninnaji-temple-entry-ticket.a47705214.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Tattoo-Friendly Kurama Onsen Guided Tour + Free Shuttle](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49410927/5bd6a8e0-01ba-41f0-aca1-d44031c8d5b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Tattoo-Friendly Kurama Onsen Guided Tour + Free Shuttle 2h 30m Free cancellation available CA $103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/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 CA $215 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-tea-ceremony-at-a-japanese-inns.a50063730.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ![Osaka: Private Samurai Experience - Train with Sword Master](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51977125/c89b8cec-9242-4aaf-bfd3-be13aafedf14.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Osaka: Private Samurai Experience - Train with Sword Master 3h+ 10/10 2 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $513 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/osaka-private-samurai-experience-train-with-sword-master.a51977125.activity-details?&rid=6131486&location=Kyoto&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Kyoto | Number of things to do | 1310 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details): CA $5 | | 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 Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine](/things-to-do/private-tea-ceremony-with-wearing-kimono-in-kyoto-zen-temple-daitokuji.a1219871.activity-details)[eSIM: Airalo Japan Package](/things-to-do/esim-airalo-japan-package.a46752183.activity-details)[Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-walking-tour-gion-district-hidden-gems.a51761469.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 Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine](/things-to-do/private-tea-ceremony-with-wearing-kimono-in-kyoto-zen-temple-daitokuji.a1219871.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 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience](/things-to-do/kyoto-5-star-geisha-night-walk-small-group-authentic-experience.a48905530.activity-details)[2026 Kyoto Spring Evening (Cherry Blossom) Food Tour](/things-to-do/2020-cherry-blossom-season-evening-hanami-tour-in-kyoto.a542553.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 Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine](/things-to-do/private-tea-ceremony-with-wearing-kimono-in-kyoto-zen-temple-daitokuji.a1219871.activity-details)[Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems](/things-to-do/kyoto-geisha-walking-tour-gion-district-hidden-gems.a51761469.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) | ## What to do in Kyoto --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Kyoto ![Kiyomizu Temple showing 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(183 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.ca/Kiyomizu-Temple-Higashiyama-Ward.d501452.Vacation-Attraction) ![Fushimi Inari Shrine featuring interior views and a temple or place of worship 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(324 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.ca/Fushimi-Inari-Shrine-Fushimi-Ward.d501445.Vacation-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(33 reviews) During your trip to Kyoto, you can search for that perfect souvenir at Kawaramachi Street. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kawaramachi-Kyoto.d6204513.Vacation-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 5/5(6 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.ca/Kinkaku-Ji-Temple-Kita-Ward.d501451.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nishiki Market which includes street scenes and markets 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(99 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.ca/Nishiki-Market-Downtown-Kyoto.d6258971.Vacation-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(151 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.ca/Kyoto-Imperial-Palace-Kyoto.d501429.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nijo Castle which includes landscape views, heritage architecture and château or palace](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(146 reviews) Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex. [](https://expedia.ca/Nijo-Castle-Central-Kyoto.d501431.Vacation-Attraction) ![Kyōto which includes hiking or walking, a park and landscape views](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621526920833/c43a391b-9ecf-4cbb-98b3-34076345c7ec.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Arashiyama Bamboo Grove 4.5/5(12 reviews) Take a stroll or a bicycle ride through this sublime forest to experience the otherworldly tranquility created by filtered sunlight and rustling bamboo leaves. [](https://expedia.ca/Arashiyama-Bamboo-Grove-Arashiyama.d553248621526920833.Vacation-Attraction) ![The clock tower of Kyoto University](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/501465/65d7f6f3-a00b-4f7d-b77a-ba4bec299e7c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Kyoto University 4/5(3 reviews) Walk around the campus at Kyoto University during your visit to Kyoto. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-University-Kyoto.d501465.Vacation-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(420 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.ca/Kyoto-Central-Kyoto.dx6131500) ![Gion which includes street scenes, cycling and night 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(38 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.ca/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(20 area reviews) Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Shimogyo-Ward.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 If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like ShinPuhKan Shopping Center or Kyoto International Manga Museum and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Downtown-Kyoto.dx880937241357504512) ![Shoren-in Temple featuring signage and a temple or place of worship](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(6 area reviews) Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Kyoto-Higashiyama-Ward.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.ca/Kyoto-Karasuma.dx6204517) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/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 ![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 ![A city view from Takatsuki City Hall in Takatsuki, Osaka prefecture, Japan.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6167178/9aedfc92-30dc-4517-bbd1-0a595aef0906.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5) by [663highland](https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/user:663highland) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.5](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.5)) ### Takatsuki ![Water flow in Ruri valley in Sonobe, Nantan city, Kyoto, Japan in summer](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6265448/f3546f4a-b6a6-4576-b1b4-9006f86c45b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Nantan ![瀬戸内海を見晴らす　あじ竜王山公園から源平合戦由来の稲毛島、兜島、豊島ほか（香川県高松市庵治町 ）](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6339928/d15bcbd5-686e-4072-8e48-0fb711aec24f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Takashima ## 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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