What Best Things to Do are there in Kyoto Prefecture?

These are all Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Gion, Arashiyama

What are some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture?

Some highly-rated Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture include:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train:4.4, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:4.7, Fushimi Inari Taisha:4.7, Gion:4.8, Arashiyama:4.7

At what locations in Kyoto Prefecture can Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture be found?

The Best Things to Do in Kyoto Prefecture are mainly located in:Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train:Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple:Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha:Kyoto, Gion:Kyoto, Arashiyama:Kyoto

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Arashiyama Sagano Romantic Train

4.4/5
󰺂8.4
23.52
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
6.8 km from downtown
Take the Sagano Romantic Train through the scenic Arashiyama in Kyoto
Highlights:
󱓊25-minute drive for stunning views
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & foliage (fall)
󱨠Saved by 4563 users󱨠1062 positive reviews
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
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4.7/5
󰺂7.8
Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
4 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱨜Kyoto's cherry blossoms & foliage
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 3611 users󱨠984 positive reviews
Fushimi Inari Taisha
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4.7/5
󰺂7.4
Kyoto
6.3 km from downtown
No. 2 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󱓊Fox statues & unique charms
󰋄View Kyoto cityscape
󱨠Saved by 3541 users󱨠784 positive reviews
4
Gion
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4.8/5
󰺂7.2
Kyoto.Gion
2.8 km from downtown
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
Highlights:
󰀆Geishas in kimonos at night
󰀆Traditional Kyoto performing arts
󱨠Saved by 3000 users󱨠7237 positive reviews
5
Arashiyama
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4.7/5
󰺂7.2
Kyoto.Arashiyama/Sagano/Takao
8.2 km from downtown
Achieved a 3-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Rafting through picturesque canyons
󱓊Cherry blossom (spring) & maple (fall)
󱨠Saved by 3036 users󱨠1596 positive reviews
6
Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka
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4.7/5
󰺂7.0
Kyoto.Gion
3.6 km from downtown
No. 4 of Night Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
Kiyomizu Temple's panoramic city view
Ghibli souvenir shop "Donguri no Mori"
󱨠Saved by 2213 users󱨠243 positive reviews
7
Kinkaku-ji
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4.7/5
󰺂6.9
Kyoto.Ohara/Kibune/Kurama
3.1 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Japanese architectural masterpiece
󱓊Maple (fall) & snow (winter)
󱨠Saved by 1954 users󱨠759 positive reviews
8
Kyoto Railway Museum

4.8/5
󰺂6.8
40.08
Kyoto.Kyoto City Centre
4 km from downtown
No. 1 of Family-friendly Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󱓊Experience train work simulator fun
󱓊Train driven by a steam locomotive
󱨠Saved by 606 users󱨠238 positive reviews
9
Nijō Castle
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4.7/5
󰺂6.8
53.44
Kyoto.Nijo Castle
1 km from downtown
Achieved a 2-year streak on the annual lists
Highlights:
󱓊Cherry blossoms & maple leaves
󱨜World Cultural Heritage
󱨠Saved by 1319 users󱨠1004 positive reviews
10
Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)

4.7/5
󰺂6.6
160.32
Kameoka
15.4 km from downtown
No. 18 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Kyoto Prefecture
Highlights:
󰋄Century-old rafting adventure
󱓊Arashiyama & Kyoto cuisine experience
󱨠Saved by 486 users󱨠222 positive reviews