Nijo Castle

#1 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

onesundaymorning writes, "Nijo-jo Castle was the only saving grace that I found in Kyoto. After taking…" »

dackelynn writes, "Nijo Castle was built in the 17th century to accommodate the Tokugawa Shoguns.…" »

Ryoanji

#2 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

dackelynn writes, "Ryoan-ji is a Buddhist temple famous for its Zen rock garden, built in the 15th…" »

beyondvoid writes, "Ryoanji Temple lies in the north-western region of Tokyo (in Ukyo-ku), somewhat…" »

Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)

#3 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

Pug writes, "One of the most celebrated sights in Kyoto is confined to an area of a mere 30 x 78 feet. …" »

dackelynn writes, "Kinkakuji was originally built in the 14th century but The Temple of the Golden…" »

Fushimi Inari Shrine

#4 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

dackelynn writes, "The Fushimi Inari Shrine can be found just two stops down from Kyoto Station on the…" »

Sid writes, " Fushimi, a small town only a short 15-minute train ride from Kyoto station, has a…" »

Kiyomizudera

#5 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

Heydecke writes, "The temple is perched of a hillside overlooking Kyoto, affording spectacular views…" »

Juulia writes, "Having seen quite a few temples and shrines in my time in Japan, I wasn't expecting…" »

Amanohashidate (The "Bridge to Heaven")

#6 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

getawayguy writes, " Amanohashidate, on Miyazu Bay about 2¾ hours out of Kyoto, is classified as an "Outstanding Scenic Place" by the Japanese and is known as one of the "Three Great Sights" in the country…" »

Ginkakuji

#7 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

billmoy writes, "The name Ginkaku-ji automatically links it to its more glamorous cousin Kinkaku-ji. On…" »

Quan writes, "Two of the most famous temples in Kyoto are the Golden Pavilion (Kinkakuji), which lives…" »

Kyoto Imperial Palace Park

#8 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

getawayguy writes, "Kyoto was the capital of Japan for a period of over 1,000 years. In 784, Emperor…" »

Quan writes, "No visitor to Kyoto should miss the Imperial Palace, which, although neither grand in the…" »

Rakushisha - The hut of the fallen persimmons

#9 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

Pug writes, "In my hut this spring, There is nothing – There is everything! Yamaguchi Sodō (1642-1716)In Saga, a northwestern suburb of Kyoto, haiku enthusiasts make pilgrimages to Rakushisha, “The Hut…" »

Temples (General)

#10 most popular of 303 things to do in Kyoto

gwenamon writes, "Kyoto has piles of temples and shrines, making it really difficult to decide where to start. We went to four. Two of them ended up being my favourites.Sanjusangen-do was incredible. We had to…" »