Most booked tours and tickets in Kyoto
Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto
5.02,741 reviews1h 30m
from €114
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Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
4.92,287 reviews2h
from €22
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Kyoto Premium Night Foodie Tour in Gion(9+dishes + Sake tastings)
4.81,906 reviews3h 30m
from €142
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Kyoto Arashiyama Walking Tour: Bamboo, Monkeys, Garden & Secrets
5.01,875 reviews5h
from €55
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The best options for each of Kyoto's top sights, compared.
Top sights in Kyoto
- 1Fushimi Inari Shrine
- 2Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)
- 3Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- 4Gion District
- 5Nijo Castle
- 6Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Unparalleled Temple & Shrine Density: Experience spiritual Japan through its 1,600 Buddhist temples and 400 Shinto shrines, from the golden reflection of Kinkaku-ji to the thousand gates of Fushimi Inari Taisha and the 'stage' of Kiyomizu-dera perched above the city.
- Living Geisha Culture in Gion & Pontocho: Kyoto is one of the last places where you can authentically encounter geiko (Kyoto dialect for geisha) and maiko (apprentices) in the preserved entertainment districts, especially during the spring Miyako Odori dances.
- World-Class Seasonal Transformations: Participate in Japan's deep appreciation for fleeting beauty—sakura cherry blossoms along the Kamogawa River in spring and fiery koyo maple leaves at temples like Tofuku-ji in autumn create utterly different cities.
Tickets and passes in Kyoto
Kyoto: Live Sumo Show & Photo with Wrestlers, Drink Included
4.91,375 reviews1h 30m
from €29
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Kyoto Private Car Tour – Full Day with Local Guide & Nara Option
4.9352 reviews8h
from €193
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Kyoto Sumo Entertainment Show with Chicken Hot Pot and Geisha
4.9323 reviews2h
from €92
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Food and drink experiences in Kyoto
3-Hour Kyoto Insider Sake Brewery Tour with Tastings & Pairings
5.01,043 reviews3h
from €77
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Fushimi Inari Hidden Hiking Tour (Private Option Available)
5.01,974 reviews3h
from €43
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Nara Early Morning Tour Kyoto or Osaka Departure Available
4.91,211 reviews4h 30m
from €60
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Kyoto Live Sumo Show with Sumo Challenge & Photo Experience
4.9997 reviews1h 30m
from €29
Check availabilityHidden gems in Kyoto
Places most visitors miss, many of them free.
Shogunzuka Seiryuden & Viewpoint
A temple and viewing platform on Mount Higashiyama, offering a breathtaking, panoramic view of the entire Kyoto basin.
Fushimi Sake District
A historic area in southern Kyoto along the Horikawa River, lined with traditional sake breweries, many offering tours and tastings.
Okochi Sanso Villa
The former estate of a silent film star, located at the top of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove path.
Sentō Imperial Palace Gardens
A serene, sprawling strolling garden originally built for retired emperors, located within the Kyoto Imperial Park.
Kibune to Kurama Hike
A scenic forest hike between the two small towns of Kibune and Kurama, north of the city, passing temples and ending at an onsen (hot spring).
Day trips from Kyoto
Nara
45 min by JR Nara Line rapid train
Japan's first permanent capital, home to some of the country's oldest and largest temples, and hundreds of freely roaming sacred deer in Nara Park.
Osaka
30 min by JR Special Rapid Service or Hankyu Railway
Kyoto's energetic neighbor offers a complete contrast: legendary street food, vibrant nightlife in Dotonbori, and impressive modern castles.
Uji
20 min by JR Nara Line or Keihan Uji Line
The green tea capital of Japan, famous for its high-quality matcha. A serene town with World Heritage temples and a historic atmosphere.
Plan your Kyoto trip
Things to do in Kyoto: FAQ
What are the best things to do in Kyoto?+
Top sights include Fushimi Inari Shrine, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), Arashiyama Bamboo Grove and Gion District. Away from the crowds, try Shogunzuka Seiryuden & Viewpoint and Fushimi Sake District.
What are the most popular tours in Kyoto?+
The most booked experiences on Viator are PERFECT KYOTO 1-Day Bus Tour (4.9 stars, 17,549 reviews); Kyoto: Gion Hidden Gems & Geisha Culture Tour (5.0 stars, 4,326 reviews); Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto (5.0 stars, 2,741 reviews).
How much do tours in Kyoto cost?+
The tours and tickets on this page start between €17 and €193 per person, depending on length and what is included.
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