{"id":9855,"date":"2025-08-24T15:08:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-24T09:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/?p=9855"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:32:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T11:02:09","slug":"things-to-do-in-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dimaak.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"20 Best Things to Do in Kyoto-Temples, Geishas & Bamboo"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cThe Memoirs of a Geisha\u201d is my favourite cultural novel, so I ended up watching the movie, and guess what, where\u2019s it shot? Mostly in Kyoto, and that\u2019s when Kyoto was added to my bucket list!<\/span><\/p>\n

Do you want to know what fascinated me to visit this city? Its rich cultural heritage of the past is preserved and lived. The clacking of women\u2019s wooden sandals in the beautiful neighbourhood, the surreal alleys that hold the generational houses, and the calming whispers of history echoing through its ancient shrines and markets create an atmosphere unlike any other. So, take note of the best things to do in Kyoto, Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Quick Kyoto\u2019s Highlights:<\/h4>\n
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  1. Fushimi Inari Shrine<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Gion District<\/span><\/li>\n
  6. Nishiki Market<\/span><\/li>\n
  7. Nijo Castle\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  8. Philosopher’s Path\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  9. Sanj\u016bsangen-d\u014d Temple\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  10. Kyoto Imperial Palace\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  11. Ryokan Stay<\/span><\/li>\n
  12. Japanese Tea Ceremony\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  13. Samurai and Ninja Museum\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  14. Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  15. Fushimi Jikkokubune\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  16. Tetsugaku No Michi (Philosopher’s Path)\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  17. Maruyama Park\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  18. Ramen Tasting<\/span><\/li>\n
  19. Cooking Class\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
  20. Day Trip to Nara<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

    List of the Best Things to Do in Kyoto<\/h2>\n

    Kyoto is a beautiful city. There are many places to visit and things to do in Kyoto, starting with the colourful Gion area (where you can learn about Geisha culture), beautiful ancient temples, and bamboo forests. In this guide, I\u2019ve listed the 20 best things to do in Kyoto, which highlights the beauty of the city. This guide is a perfect combination of tourist favourites and offbeat gems to plan a memorable vacation to this timeless Japanese city.<\/span><\/p>\n

    It’s a place where every footstep feels like a journey through time, inviting visitors to experience its unique history and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n

    So, let\u2019s plan all the things you can do in Kyoto-<\/span><\/p>\n

    Fushimi Inari Shrine<\/h3>\n

    Get ready to walk through thousands of red torii gates at <\/span>Fushimi Inari Shrine<\/span><\/a> in Kyoto- a must-visit spiritual spot in Japan. It is known for its rich history, peaceful trails, and the mystical charm of Shinto traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

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    Fushimi Inari Shrine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

    Fushimi Inari Shrine is one of the most famous and photographed places in Kyoto, and also appears in the movie. When you arrive, you will see a beautiful path with thousands of bright red torii gates that lead up the forested slopes of Mount Inari (where the young Sayuri runs). The trail gradually goes uphill and offers peaceful views, as well as hidden shrines along the way.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
    Did you know?<\/b><\/p>\n