10 Things To Do In Kyoto Prefecture, Japan [with Suggested Tours in Kyoto]

Are you planning to travel to Kyoto Prefecture, Japan, soon? Read our tips below on the things to do in Kyoto, with suggested tours.

Kyoto. When I hear of this, I kind of think of traditional Japan, with the old buildings and people wearing Kimono. The Kyoto Prefecture has Kyoto as its capital. It’s between Osaka and Nara, so most people do a one-week Osaka-Kyoto-Nara Itinerary. However, there are lots of things to do in Kyoto Prefecture, so read the article!

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List of Things to do in Kyoto, Japan

1. Check out the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto

Kyoto was the capital of Japan in the 19th century. Many buildings, particularly temples and gardens, have been here for more than a thousand years. The total number of these sites spread around Kyoto Prefecture is 17 (13 Buddhist temples, 3 Shinto shrines, 1 castle). The must-visits that are not on our list (1-10) are Kiyomizu-dera with the gorgeous view, Kinkaku-ji with the Golden Pavilion, Ginkaku-ji with the silver pavilion, and Nanzen-ji with a fantastic Zen garden.

Suggested Tour: Kiyomizu-dera Temple Tour with National Licensed Guide in Kyoto

2. See the red gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha

Getting there: Stop at JR Inari Station

One thing you should definitely not miss in Kyoto, Japan, is the Fushimi Inari Taisha. Thousands of red tori grates lead to a sacred mountain, which could take about 2 hours to go. The shrine is dedicated to Inari, the Shinto god of rice. You would see people who have visited here to take a picture with the red gates; you should too! It’s open every day, and admission is free.

Suggested Tour: Kyoto Temples & Shrines Day Tour

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