Kyoto's rich history easily delights visitors eager to discover the legacy behind Japan's former capital. There is an array of interesting things to do when visiting Japan's seventh largest city. A tour of the temples, shrines and other priceless structures can easily transport visitors to the glory days of Kyoto.
Join the
Afternoon Guided Tour of the Heian Shrine. You just might get lost in the Sanjusangendo Hall which has 1001 Kannon statues. You can also visit the Kiyomizu Temple where you can view this majestic city from a stately terrace. Nature lovers can join the
Arashiyama and Sagano Morning Walking Tour that goes through rural bamboo groves. The tour includes a visit to the mountain temples outside Kyoto.
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Cultural Tour of Kyoto Imperial Palace, Golden Pavilion and Nijo Castle by coach is also a great choice for tourists. The tour culminates at the Kyoto Handicraft Center where you'll see demonstrations of Japanese traditional arts and crafts. Food lovers will definitely enjoy the
Kyoto Cooking Class, Sake Tasting and Nishiki Food Market Walking Tour. Learn to make rolled sushi, miso soup and traditional salad with seasonal fruit.
Horikawa Imadegawa Minami Iru
Looming melodies...
Shishigatani, Goshonodan-cho
Camellia Calm...
27 Monguchi-cho Ichijoji
Temple of poetry and sound...
657 Mawari-cho
Unique Temple Sanctuary...
15-778 Honmachi
Kujo Legacy...
32 Kosaka-cho
Sagatoriimoto
Former Mistresses...
73-1 Daitokuji-cho Murasakino
Kita-ku
Reclusive sub-temple...
584 Komatsu-cho
First Zen Temple...
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho
Million Vermilion...
56 Kamigaya-cho
Matsuo
Paradise Moss Garden...
Hataeda-cho Iwakura
Borrowed Scenery...