Here are the 6 best things to do in Kyoto Japan!

Kyoto is a beautiful city known for its historic temples, ancient districts, and stunning gardens. The best time to visit this Japanese destination is in the spring when you can enjoy the cherry blossom (Sakura) or the fall when you can enjoy the autumn leaves (Koyo)

Stroll the Philosopher’s Path: the best time to visit this 2km long walkway is in the spring when both sides of the little river are filled with cherry blossom trees in bloom. You can visit this pathway at the same time as the Silver Temple.

Visit Higashiyama Jisho-ji 東山慈照寺: The silver temple is largely regarded to be one of the most impressive temples in Kyoto (and there are over 1600 in the city, so you know it’s quite impressive!) The temple was established in the 16th century and is famed for its sand garden.

Walk along the Kamo River at Sunset: Truth be told, one of the best experiences in Kyoto is to stroll along the wide banks of the Kamo River at sunset. There, you can enjoy traditional wooden houses and plenty of cherry blossom trees if you’re visiting Kyoto in the spring.

Discover the historic Gion district: This is perhaps one of the most famous areas of Kyoto and is also known as the Geisha district. Head here for one of the most beautiful and unique buildings in the city, a pagoda that is known as the Tower of Yasaka.

Wander the Arashiyama bamboo grove: If you’ve ever seen a photo of Kyoto, then no doubt you’ve come across snaps of the bamboo grove. Located in the Arashiyama district of Kyoto, this spot can get pretty crowded so head here in the early morning if you can.

Marcel at Fushimi Inari: 10,000 Torii gates ⛩️ line the way up to the sacred Mount Inari. Though it can get quite busy at the base of the mountain, if you hike up to the top (even during cherry blossom season), you’ll find that the crowds are much fewer!

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