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Top 10 Things To Do in Kyoto

    #1 Nijo Castle
    4 of 5 stars

    Nijo Castle was the home of the Tokugawa shogunate in Kyoto. It was built in 1603 and for the area is very ornate and ostentatious. There are some interesting…Read More

    #2 Kinkaku-ji/Temple of The Golden Pavilion
    4 of 5 stars

    If you go to Kyoto and see only one attraction, make it the famous Golden Pavilion!The astounding beauty of Kinkaku-ji is impossible to comprehend through literary…Read More

    #3 Ryoanji (Ryōan-ji Temple)
    4 of 5 stars

    When the word "Zen" is used, a handful of typical images come to mind. Perhaps it is a simple image of a stone Buddha statue. Perhaps it is a peaceful Koi pond. Quite…Read More



    #4 Kiyomizudera
    4 of 5 stars

    Tucked neatly away in the mountains is another must-see in Kyoto. Kiyomizudera is another temple that has been made famous over the centuries through various Japanese…Read More

    #5 Fushimi Inari Shrine
    4 of 5 stars

    The Fushimi Inari Shrine can be found just two stops down from Kyoto Station on the JR Nara line. The temple is just a few minutes away from the station exit. This Shinto…Read More

    #6 Sanjusangendo
    4 of 5 stars

    "Breathless" - That's what every visitor will be when entering the main hall of Sanjusangendo Temple.Serving as a Buddhist temple, Sanjusangendo will inspire awe in each…Read More

    #7 Ginkakuji
    3 of 5 stars

    The name Ginkaku-ji automatically links it to its more glamorous cousin Kinkaku-ji. On the surface, Ginkaku-ji fares poorly in this comparison. After all, Ginkaku-ji never…Read More

    #8 Tenryu-ji Temple
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    #9 Kiyomizu Temple
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    #10 Heian Shrine
    3 of 5 stars

    The Heian Shrine is a large orange structure that definitely cannot be missed! Not only is does the color attract a great deal of attention; the immense size does as…Read More

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    Sightseeing in Kyoto

    From kayaking to kite-flying, IgoUgo members touted tons of attractions and activities in Kyoto. Discover museums, theaters, casinos and wineries to suit every taste. Whether you are a shop-happy fashionista or a cliff-diving adventure traveler, IgoUgo can help you find fun things to do in Kyoto.