What to do in Kyoto Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
A busy indoor public space with multiple levels, escalators, and glass railings.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden beams, and a small balcony.
Wooden containers with numbered labels, filled with various items like chopsticks, keys, and small decorative objects.

Things to do

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental High Grade

Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental High Grade

Rp1.637.097
per adult
Kyoto Gion Kimono Rental High Grade
View of the Kyoto Kimono Wearing Experience

Kimono Wearing Experience

Rp557.068
per traveller
Kimono Wearing Experience
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour

Rp1.591.622
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Historical Nara & Kyoto Morning Bus Tour
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Rp341.062
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Katsuo-ji Temple, Minoh Waterfall, Arashiyama Forest, & Nara Park

Osaka: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Katsuo-ji Temple, Nara Park Tour

Rp1.239.654
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Osaka: Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Katsuo-ji Temple, Nara Park Tour
Afternoon Kyoto Bike Tour: Bamboo Forest, Monkeys & Hidden Spots

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

Rp1.932.684
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto Perfect Tour: 1day bus tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Rp2.268.061
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour
Japan: Kyoto Kifune Shrine, Arashiyama & Sanzen-in 9-Person Fall Tour

Japan: Kyoto Kifune Shrine, Arashiyama & Sanzen-in 9-Person Fall Tour

Rp1.347.450
per traveller
Japan: Kyoto Kifune Shrine, Arashiyama & Sanzen-in 9-Person Fall Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

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

Rp2.155.920
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
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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 Rp2.189.871 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 851 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp230.513 and current price is Rp115.256 per adult
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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 400 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp1.728.846 and current price is Rp1.555.961 per adult
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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 21 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was Rp1.325.448 and current price is Rp1.259.176 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 2 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is Rp1.717.320 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.
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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 for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

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

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
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Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

Day trip destinations from Kyoto Prefecture

A serene park with a pond, neatly trimmed bushes, and trees.

Ibaraki

A distillery with large barrels labeled "Whisky Distillery" and "Pot Still Whisky" on display.

Shimamoto

A stone structure with circular depressions in a forested area.

Muko

A pagoda-style tower with a stepped design, surrounded by gravel, trees, and a red bridge.

Uji

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

Yawata

A bustling street with neon signs, a tower, and traditional lanterns.

Osaka

A large tree in a grassy field with a traditional building in the background.

Nara

A coastal city with a large body of water, surrounded by hills and dense greenery.
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