Moss gardens, bamboo groves, wooden machiya lining narrow streets. Kyoto moves at its own pace. One that rewards slowing down. Morning markets give way to afternoon tea ceremonies, and by evening the geisha district glows with lantern light.
What Kyoto is known for
Top-rated in Kyoto
Bistro n/n
4.9restaurant
An intimate Kyoto bistro serving creative French cuisine with Japanese influences and seasonal ingredients.
Sanjūsangen-dō
4.7temple
A 120-meter hall in eastern Kyoto holding 1,001 gilded statues of Kannon. No photography inside; arrive at opening before tour groups.
Kyoto Beer Lab
4.7bar
A tiny craft brewery in a renovated machiya townhouse pouring experimental beers with Japanese ingredients.
Kimura Fresh Fish
4.8restaurant
Historic fishmonger in Nishiki Market selling fresh sashimi skewers and marinated fish to go.
B-SIDE LABEL Kyoto Store
4.7shopping
Cultural landmark in Kansai showcasing traditional Japanese heritage.
Kyoto Shibori Museum & Workshop
4.7craft
Museum and workshop for Kyoto's intricate shibori tie-dye tradition with hands-on dyeing classes.
Gozan Okuribi (Daimonji)
4.8historic_site
Five giant bonfires lit on mountainsides around Kyoto on August 16 to guide ancestral spirits back to the afterlife.
Ohnishi Tsune Shoten
4.7culture
Popular attraction in Kyoto offering memorable experiences for visitors.
