Kyoto Prefecture Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A pathway flanked by tall green bamboo stalks.
A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
A busy indoor public space with multiple levels, escalators, and glass railings.
A traditional Japanese building with a tiled roof, wooden beams, and a small balcony.
Wooden containers with numbered labels, filled with various items like chopsticks, keys, and small decorative objects.

Popular cities in Kyoto Prefecture

A traditional multi-tiered pagoda with green and red roofs.
Kyoto
Known for Temples, Culture and Gardens
Experience the sheer tranquillity of the beautiful temples, and discover some of the greatest ancient treasures in Japan.

Reasons to visit

  • Kiyomizu Temple
  • Fushimi Inari Shrine
  • Nishiki Market
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A coastal town with a beach, clear blue waters, and lush green hills.
Miyazu
Known for Culture, Hot springs and Monuments
Miyazu awaits: its culture, hot springs, temples and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Amanohashidate View Land
  • Amano Hashidate Beach
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A calm river with a traditional stone bridge and a mountain backdrop.
Kyotango
Known for Natural parks, Adventure and Golf
Experience the parks, adventure and beaches in Kyotango!

Reasons to visit

  • Kotohiki Beach
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A traditional Japanese castle with white walls, black tiled roofs, and stone walls.
Maizuru
Known for Marinas, Natural parks and Temples
Trip time! Discover the marina, parks and monuments in Maizuru.
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A traditional Japanese village by a calm river with wooden houses and boats.
Ine
Known for Adventure, Beaches and Monuments
Love adventure, beaches and monuments? Get away to Ine!
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A railway bridge with a metal structure and wooden planks.
Fukuchiyama
Known for Zoo, Castle and Natural parks
Escape to Fukuchiyama! Enjoy its zoo, castle and art.
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A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
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Kiyomizu Temple

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This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
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