Kyoto Attractions
Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan from 794 AD to 1868 AD, manifests the soul and spirit of Japanese traditional culture. Traveling here is like stepping into Japan’s ancient past, which has bestowed upon it an untold number of historic constructions, with 17 treasured as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. With that said, a list of top attractions and other important sites have been prepared for visitors to plan Kyoto travel itineraries.
Kyoto Top Attractions
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Layout of Kyoto's Major Attractions
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Sanjusangendo Temple: The world's longest wooden structure, Sanjusangendo harbors 1,001 statues of thousand-armed Kannon, the Buddhist goddess of mercy.
Arashiyama: Once an imperial retreat, Arashiyama is now a Place of Scenic Beauty of Japan at the foot of Arashiyama mountains. Its Togetsu-kyo Bridge and Arashiyama Bamboo Grove are iconic landmarks of Kyoto.Kennin-ji Temple: The oldest Zen temple in Kyoto.
Maruyama Park: A park famous for over 680 cherry trees and a spectacular Weeping Cherry of Gion know across Japan.
Philosopher’s Path: A long path for cherry blossom viewing following a canal, along which there are many shrines and famous temples.
Kyoto Imperial Palace: The palace of ancient Japanese emperors before 1868 for a thousand years.
Higashiyama Jisho-ji Temple: Aka Ginkaku-ji Temple, the temple is UNESCO-listed and where a shogun lived, with an architecture representing Zen aesthetics.
Toji Temple: The UNESCO-honored center of Japanese Esoteric Buddhism, it was a guardian of Kyoto city at the ancient times.
Kyoto Railway Museum: The museum that tells the story of Japan's complex railway systems and where to find displayed retired trains, including steam locomotives.
TOEI Kyoto Studio Park: Japan's first theme park to find the Edo-era world seen in Japanese historical dramas; it's a must-visit for fans of Japanese cinema and cosplay.
Heian Shrine: Also known as Heian Jingu Shrine, it's a relatively "new" shrine constructed in 1895 as a commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of Kyoto’s being the capital of Japan.
Kamo River: Kamogawa River is a 31-km-long river flowing through the heart of Kyoto. It's an attractive place for strolling, jogging and experiencing Kyoto's culture.
Pontocho: A 500-meter-long street with traditional Japanese style architecture. It's also a good spot to experience geisha culture.
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