Kyoto

A curated guide to Kyoto, Japan: 8 top sights, 8 standout places to eat, where to stay, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto 4.8★ (25,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  2. Kinkaku-ji 4.6★ (69,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  3. Kiyomizu-dera 4.6★ (71,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  4. Fushimi Inari Taisha 4.6★ (90,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  5. Arashiyama 4.5★ (7,400 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  6. Ninenzaka 4.5★ (12,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  7. Ginkaku-ji 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  8. Nijō Castle 4.4★ (43,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Teramachi Kyogoku 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
  2. Halal Wagyu Sukiyaki Kyoto Panga | Kyoto Halal restaurant 4.9★ (5,000 reviews) · Sukiyaki restaurant
  3. Kyoto Tonkatsu Katsuda Sanjo Kawaramachi 4.9★ (7,200 reviews) · Restaurant
  4. GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Kawaramachi-Takoyakushi 4.8★ (9,600 reviews) · Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
  5. Yakimeshi to Men Kyoto 4.8★ (2,400 reviews) · Ramen
  6. Kurasu Kyoto Stand 4.7★ (2,600 reviews) · Coffee shop
  7. Hikiniku to Come (Kyoto) 4.5★ (2,200 reviews) · Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant
  8. KYOTO ENGINE RAMEN 4.5★ (4,200 reviews) · Ramen

Where to drink

  1. L'Escamoteur 4.7★ (1,600 reviews) · Cocktail bar
  2. Sana 5.0★ (649 reviews) · Bar
  3. MUSIC BAR universe -GION- 5.0★ (579 reviews) · Bar
  4. bar HIGH CENTRAL whisky &cocktail 4.9★ (500 reviews) · Bar
  5. Bar KAKTEL (speakeasy) 4.9★ (381 reviews) · Bar

A sample 3-day shape

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Day 3

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Frequently asked

How many days do you need in Kyoto?

With 25 notable sights and 25 standout eateries, 2–4 days covers the essentials at a relaxed pace.

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