The cultural heart of Japan, rich in temples, shrines, and gardens.
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A mountainside shrine famous for thousands of vermilion torii gates.
Kyoto’s famous shrine with thousands of red torii gates.
A peaceful bamboo forest in western Kyoto.
Kyoto’s iconic Golden Pavilion temple.
Historic temple with panoramic Kyoto views.
Kyoto’s traditional geisha district.
Kyoto’s famous traditional food market.
April for cherry blossoms or November for autumn colors
$150 USD
Use buses for temple districts and trains for Arashiyama, Fushimi Inari, and day trips.
Curated stays
Up to five handpicked stays for this city, with direct links to trusted booking sites.
Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
A calm boutique stay inspired by traditional machiya townhouses, close to Kyoto's riverside walks and temple districts.