Explore Kyoto

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Facts & Figures

Kyoto is the capital of the Kyoto Prefecture. The city has a population of approx. 1.5 million. It is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan and the cultural heart of the country. You can find there 1600 Buddhist temples, more than 400 Shinto shrines and in total 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Kyoto and the nearby cities Osaka and Kobe forming together the Keihanshin metropolitan area. Kyoto was established by Emperor Kanmuas (736 - 806) as the capital of Japan. This status was kept from 794 (Heian Period) until 1868 (Edo Period). During WW2 the city was never the target of air raids and could therefore preserve its traditional buildings like the old Machiya townhouses. Experience the Ultimate Japanese Hospitality at a Kyoto Ryokan.
 Find Your Perfect Ryokan Now > If you could spend only one day in the city you should visit: Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Fushimi Inari-Taisha, Kiyomizu-dera, Gion district, Sagano Bamboo Grove and Kyoto Imperial Palace.

My tips for local activities

How about exploring the best parts of my favourite city Kyoto with a local guide? The personalized tour by our partner GetYourGuide can take between 2 - 8 hours. For more details check out this page >