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Trip.Best Top 7 Activities in Kyoto [2024]

Immerse yourself in the local culture and charm during your travel
Updated Sep 2024
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    Gion

    󰺂8.7
    4.8/5
    7645 Review
    Free
    "Thanks for letting it down and I was going on the bus to work today."
    Kyoto.Gion
    1.2km from downtown
    Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Best Things to Do
    Highlights: Situated in the scenic area of Higashiyama, Gion is a traditional entertainment district in Kyoto. Nowadays, it is a well-known attraction in Kyoto, and a must-see place for many tourists wishing to spot a geisha. During the day, the traditional Japanese restaurants and teahouses of this area serve as a place of relaxation, and visitors may often encounter geishas passing by. However, the evening is when this place really comes to life. You can expect to meet geisha and maiko here, or you could head to Gion Corner to watch a traditional art performance.
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    󰺂7.1
    4.6/5
    497 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 6 reviews
    "When you come to Kiyomizu Temple, you must visit it for two years and three years. This is the oldest and bustling commercial street in Kyoto. Therefore, this place has been a place with a strong commercial atmosphere since ancient times. There are really many people and the scenery of the commercial street is really beautiful. Up and down steps, There are a variety of shops on both sides, and there are everything to eat, drink and shop. This is really a place that can represent Kyoto. It is a must-come place to come to Kyoto."
    Kyoto.Gion
    2.1km from downtown
    No.8 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
    Highlights: Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka, located near Kiyomizu-dera in Kyoto, make up two of the historically protected blocks here, the other one being Kiyomizuzaka. Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka are two small stone-paved slopes lined with steps, with Sannenzaka a small path linking Kiyomizuzaka with Ninenzaka. The houses here are mostly Machiya-style wooden houses built in the Edo period, with most vendors selling Kiyomizu ware and ancient Kyoto porcelain products. There are also quaint restaurants and souvenir shops to be found.
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    󰺂6.0
    4.6/5
    553 Review
    Free
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 397 reviews
    "Remember 2019.11 Kansai Late Autumn Festival~ The Huajian Road in the garden is also near the hotel where you live, and it can be reached in steps. Sometimes it takes a few times a day. Huajian Road has always felt that the name is very wonderful, a bit romantic and a little fresh. It is said that this is a famous geisha area, but I didn't see much geisha ladies. There are many young ladies who wear kimonos. Huajian Road is also a scenic spot worth visiting. The layout structure is more traditional Japanese style and characteristics. There are also many snacks and dining places. Because the itinerary is slightly rushed, there is no more stops in Huajian Road."
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
    1.1km from downtown
    No.15 of Best Things to Do in Kyoto
    Highlights: Hanamikoji is located in the Gion district of Kyoto and is well known for its old streets. Geisha still live here today, and as night falls, tourists have a good chance of encountering one of Japan's living national treasures flitting past. The area has remained a stylish place ever since the Edo period, and it is one of the few places where geisha can still be seen.
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    󰺂5.2
    4.2/5
    59 Review
    From203.69
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 539 reviews
    "Mirong Club is also a very famous clubhouse in Kyoto. There are still a lot of people here. It is also very good to come here to see the performance. Geisha Gate is very good."
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
    1.3km from downtown
    No.10 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
    Highlights: Gion Corner is a theater for performing traditional Kyoto performing arts. Each performance is about an hour, and the content includes Kyoto dance, flower arrangement, tea ceremony, koto, gakaku, Kyogen, Bunraku, etc., so that visitors can feel the essence of Kyoto in one performance. culture. In addition, there is a maiko promenade, displaying video materials and items such as maiko flower hairpins. If you are interested in the traditional craftsmanship of Kyoto, then this is the place you have to visit.
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    5

    󰺂3.5
    From193.56
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 169 reviews
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
    1.3km from downtown
    No.18 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
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    6

    󰺂3.2
    5.0/5
    1 Review
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 168 reviews
    "The image of the South Za changes day and night! The night is lit up. I like the South Za at night ☺︎"
    Kyoto.Gion/Kiyomizu Temple
    984m from downtown
    No.15 of Night Attractions in Kyoto
    Highlights: It was a theater that originated in the early Edo period and was officially licensed during the Genwa period. It has always been performed in the same location and is one of the ancient theaters in Japan.
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    7

    󰺂3.3
    taCommentScoreUrlbased on 36 reviews
    Osaka.Tennoji
    44.7km from downtown
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FAQ

What Activities are there in Kyoto?
These are all Activities in Kyoto:Gion, Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka, Hanamikoji Street, Gion Corner, Gion Kōbu Kaburenjō
What are some highly-rated Activities in Kyoto?
Some highly-rated Activities in Kyoto include:Gion:4.8, Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka:4.6, Hanamikoji Street:4.6, Gion Corner:4.2, Minamiza Theater:5.0
At what locations in Kyoto can Activities in Kyoto be found?
The Activities in Kyoto are mainly located in:Gion:Kyoto, Sannenzaka & Ninenzaka:Kyoto, Hanamikoji Street:Kyoto, Gion Corner:Kyoto, Gion Kōbu Kaburenjō:Kyoto
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