What to do in Kyoto Prefecture

Activities, attractions and tours

A traditional Japanese temple with red and white structures, surrounded by lush greenery and a crowd of visitors.
A serene autumn landscape with a traditional Japanese pagoda, a tranquil pond, and a red bridge.
A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.
A corridor lined with orange and black poles, with light strips on the floor.
A traditional Japanese pagoda with a cityscape in the background.

Activities

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour

NZ$87
per adult
Osaka/Kyoto: Katsuoji & Arashiyama & Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour

NZ$90
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nara, Fushimi Inari Taisha, Arashiyama Bus Tour
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour

NZ$90
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Miyama Day Tour
Kyoto Bike Tour - Monkey Tour

Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys

NZ$178
per adult
Wild Kyoto: An Afternoon of Bikes, Bamboo & Monkeys
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio

NZ$33
per adult
Kyoto: Kimono, Tea Ceremony with Japanese Garden and Studio
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Day Tour

Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Day Tour (Kyoto/Osaka)

NZ$106
per adult
Amanohashidate & Ine Funaya & Ine Bay Day Tour (Kyoto/Osaka)
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour

NZ$87
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Kyoto/Osaka: Nijo Castle, Arashiyama, Kinkakuji Day Tour
Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience

NZ$211
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Kyoto 5-Star Gion Geisha Walk – Small-Group Authentic Experience
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto

NZ$98
per adult
98% of travellers recommend
Kyoto Top Four Highlights Day Trip from Osaka or Kyoto
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Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Perfect Kyoto 1Day Bus Tour

Activity duration is 8 hours and 30 minutes
9.6 out of 10 with 181 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$214 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Kyoto: Gion Chopsticks Making Class with Engraving Option

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 1804 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$23 and current price is NZ$11 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Kyoto Tea Ceremony with Kimono near Imamiya Jinjya Shrine

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 404 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$169 and current price is NZ$135 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

Osaka: Minoh Waterfall & Katsuo-ji Temple Half-Day Tour

Activity duration is 4 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$130 and current price is NZ$123 per adult
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Shows & concerts

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Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 208 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$113 per adult
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What to do in Kyoto Prefecture

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A traditional Japanese temple complex with autumn foliage, a prominent pagoda, and wooden walkways.
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Kiyomizu Temple

9.0/10 (8,712 reviews)
This World Heritage temple is ingeniously built, without nails, and takes its name from the nearby waterfall.
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Our guide on where to stay in Kyoto Prefecture

Find the best Kyoto Prefecture areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A cityscape with a prominent tower, dense urban buildings, and a mountainous backdrop.

Central Kyoto

Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishijin Textile Center and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.

A traditional Japanese street with cherry blossoms, stone pathway, wooden houses, and orange lanterns.

Gion

Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.

A cityscape at dusk with a prominent tower, modern buildings, and a well-lit train station.

Shimogyo Ward

Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.

A traditional Japanese pagoda with multiple tiers, surrounded by wooden buildings with tiled roofs.

Downtown Kyoto

While you're in Downtown Kyoto, take in top sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Museum of Kyoto, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.

A traditional Chinese dragon dance with performers in blue patterned costumes on a decorated platform.
Photo by Alexander Hagseth
Open Photo by Alexander Hagseth

Karasuma

Karasuma is popular for its popular shops. Explore top sights like Nishiki Market and Museum of Kyoto, and you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.

 

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Day trip destinations from Kyoto Prefecture

A wooden sign with Chinese characters on a beach with a mountain in the background and the sea.

Toyooka

A traditional Japanese building surrounded by autumn foliage.

Kyoto

A stone structure with circular depressions in a forested area.

Muko

A traditional Japanese temple with a pond in front, surrounded by trees.

Uji

A cityscape with modern skyscrapers and traditional Japanese architecture, including a castle and a temple.

Osaka

A coastal town with a long beach, dense forested hills, and a clear blue sea.

Kyotango

A traditional Japanese building with a white facade and tiled roof, surrounded by cherry blossom trees.

Iga

A serene river with cherry blossoms on either side, a waterfall in the distance, and a stone bridge in the foreground.

Kameoka