Things to do in Kyoto
13 picks in Kyoto, Japan: spots, food and events for travelers.
Kyoto / Fushimi
Fushimi Inari Early-Morning Hike
Kyoto / Gion
Kimono Rental & Gion Stroll
Kyoto / Higashiyama
Authentic Tea Ceremony Experience
Kyoto / Arashiyama
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Walk
Culture
Kyoto / Kita
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion
Culture
Kyoto / Higashiyama
Kiyomizu-dera & Higashiyama Lanes
Food & Drink
Kyoto / Nakagyo
Nishiki Market Tasting Tour
Culture
Kyoto / Myoshin-ji
Zen Meditation at a Temple
Food & Drink
Kyoto / Fushimi
Fushimi Sake Brewery Tasting
Nature
Kyoto / Kurama
Kurama to Kibune Mountain Hike
Entertainment
Kyoto / near Kyoto Station
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
Culture
Kyoto / Imperial Palace – Heian Shrine
Jidai Matsuri (Festival of the Ages)
Thu, October 22, 2026
Culture
Kyoto / Kurama
Kurama Fire Festival
Thu, October 22, 2026