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PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour

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Kyoto in Three Days Top Attractions

Take in the top attractions in Kyoto over 3 exciting days. For those who love exploring ...

Kyoto in Four Days Family Itinerary

Explore Kyoto with your family across 4 days with this itinerary. Take a walk with your ...

Kyoto in Five Days Easy Going Itinerary

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Bike Tour Exploring North Kyoto plus Lunch

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Kyoto at a Glance

Kyoto was the imperial capital until the restoration period, when the thousand year tradition was interrupted and the ...

Kyoto Food Culture

Although you can find all sorts of restaurants and shops in Kyoto, it is best to stick to traditional Japanese food that ...

Best Time of The Year to Visit Kyoto

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Kyoto on a Budget

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Kyoto in Three Days Top Attractions

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Day 1

09:30 Ryoanji Temple

A 15th century Zen Buddhist temple associated with the Myoshinjo School of Japanese Buddhism's Rinzai sect

15 mins

10:45 Kinkaku-ji

A Zen Buddhist temple that features on the list of 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

12:30 Kyoto Imperial Palace

One of the most important landmarks in Japan and the official residence of the Emperor till 1868

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Private Kyoto Tour with a Local, Highlights & ...

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Monthly High-Low Temperatures (

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Jan

48°

34°

Feb

49°

36°

Mar

57°

41°

Apr

67°

50°

May

77°

59°

Jun

81°

68°

Jul

88°

75°

Aug

92°

77°

Sep

84°

69°

Oct

74°

59°

Nov

62°

48°

Dec

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Chance Of Precipitation

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Popular Kyoto Sightseeing, Tours & Activities

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Kyoto Top Attractions

Kinkaku-ji

#1 in Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji Temple or the Temple of the Golden Pavilion is one of 17 monuments on the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto ...

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Nijo Castle

#2 in Kyoto

The Nijo Castle (Nijo-jo) in Kyoto was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first Shogun of the Edo Period, in 1603. It was ...

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

#3 in Kyoto

Officially known as Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (Pure Water Temple in English), this is a temple in the eastern part of ...

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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

#4 in Kyoto

The Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is one of the most important Shinto shrines in Japan and is located in Southern Kyoto on ...

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Ryoanji Temple

#5 in Kyoto

The Ryoan-ji Temple is one of the most well-known tourist attractions in not just Kyoto, but the whole of Japan. It has a ...

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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

#6 in Kyoto

One of the most visited tourist attractions in western Kyoto is the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. The sight itself is ...

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Yasaka Shrine

#7 in Kyoto

The Yasaka Shrine is a popular tourist destination in Kyoto and located between the Gion and Higashiyama districts. The ...

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Chion-in

#8 in Kyoto

The Chionin Temple is the main temple of one of the most popular Japanese Buddhist sects, the Jodo sect. This massive ...

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