5 Cultural Things to Do in Kyoto

Explore these 5 amazing places to visit in Kyoto with our own curated photos.

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Visitors at vibrant torii gate, Historic Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in Kyoto

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68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan

Kyoto’s iconic shrine with 10,000 torii gates.

Vibrant Matsubara-dori street bustling with activity en route to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto.

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1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan

View of the Golden Temple, Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto

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1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan

A historic, golden Zen sanctuary

Majestic fallen tree amidst Arashiyama Bamboo Forest, Japan, enhancing its mystical allure

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Sagaogurayama Tabuchiyamacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto, 616-8394, Japan

Serene bamboo grove offering a cultural escape.

Vibrant Nishiki Market, Kyoto - bustling shops, colorful ambiance, busy marketplace

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Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8055, Japan

Discover Kyoto’s culinary heart at Nishiki Market