Things to do in Kyoto

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Popular things to do in Kyoto

History & culture

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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 103 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$216 per adult
Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Classes & workshops

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Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Activity duration is 1 hour
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$45 per adult
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO

Private & custom tours

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Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Activity duration is 9 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$865 per traveller*
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour

Shows & concerts

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Kyoto: Gion District Guided Walking Tour at Night with Snack

Kyoto: Gion District Guided Walking Tour at Night with Snack

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$84 per adult
Kyoto: Gion District Guided Walking Tour at Night with Snack

Adventure & outdoor

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Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Activity duration is 10 hours
6.6 out of 10 with 7 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$97 per adult
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip

Popular places to visit

Kiyomizu Temple showing a temple or place of worship and religious elements

Kiyomizu Temple

4.5/5(221 reviews)

Find out about the history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Kiyomizu Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Kiyomizu Temple
Fushimi Inari Shrine which includes a temple or place of worship and interior views as well as a small group of people

Fushimi Inari Shrine

4.5/5(391 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Kyoto when you stop by Fushimi Inari Shrine. Amble around this culturally rich area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Nishiki Market featuring street scenes and markets as well as a large group of people

Nishiki Market

4.5/5(125 reviews)

During your trip to Kyoto, you can do some window-shopping at Nishiki Market. Visit the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

Nishiki Market

Kyoto sightseeing tours & attractions