The 10 Best Things to do in Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

December 13, 2021 Misti Hsu

Kyoto Prefecture (京都府, Kyōto-fu) is a prefecture of Japan in the Kansai region of the island of Honshu. The capital is the city of Kyoto.
Restaurants in Kyoto Prefecture

1. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto 612-0882 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-641-7331 http://inari.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 24,494 reviews

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine

This shrine is one of many located throughout Japan that was built to honor Inari, the Shinto god of rice.

Reviewed By Cholo_Juan - Nathalia, Australia

Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine is a must do for visitors to Kyoto to walk upward ever upward via the winding path through hundreds of Tori gates is an amazing experience, stopping along the way to take in the prayer stations some with dozens if not hundreds of small tori placed as votive offerings. We arrived late in the afternoon and had to almost sprint up the hill as the evening darkness closed in on us, but then the lights come on giving the pathway a surreal air as the light casts its shadows through the Tori Gates. It is an arduous walk so make sure you are fit and have good walking shoes but well worth the effort

2. Byodoin Temple

116 Uji Renge, Uji 611-0021 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-21-2861 http://www.byodoin.or.jp/
Excellent
51%
Good
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Satisfactory
8%
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4.5 based on 1,628 reviews

Byodoin Temple

Temple near Kyoto; famous statue of seated Buudha by 11th-century sculptor, Jocho.

Reviewed By suzannep34

This temple is an excellent half day's visit from Kyoto. As it's on the JR Nara line, it can be easily combined with the Fushimi Inari shrine, we stopped there on the way back from Uji and had plenty of time to see both. There are some beautiful cherry trees and wisteria in the grounds, and on a sunny day the reflections of the temple in the water must be stunning. We visited on a Saturday afternoon, and although there were crowds of tourists, the traditional tea room was quiet and the matcha green tea, served hot or chilled, is definitely worth trying! Nearby there are lots of matcha souvenir shops and more places to enjoy traditional green tea, also ice cream sprinkled with matcha powder, enjoy!!

3. Amanohashidate

Monju Amanohashidate Park, Miyazu 629-2244 Kyoto Prefecture +81 772-22-8030 http://www.amanohashidate.jp/spot/amanohashidate/
Excellent
43%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
2%
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4.5 based on 727 reviews

Amanohashidate

Reviewed By Adaying - Singapore, Singapore

Went on a cloudy day with light drizzle. Spent about an hour walking around the area. There is a chair lift and monorail to bring passengers up the mountain to see the view. You need to bend between your leg for an unique view.. a small amusement park at the top of the mountain. Would like to have spent more time rent a bicycle to ride along the pine trees...

4. Goro Sky Tower

237 Ueyasu Koguredani, Maizuru 624-0912 Kyoto Prefecture +81 773-66-2582 [email protected] http://goro-sky.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Goro Sky Tower

5. Kitasuisan Bridge

1190 Amarube Shimo, Maizuru 625-0087 Kyoto Prefecture +81 773-62-2250 http://www.mod.go.jp/msdf/maizuru/kengaku/0_sanbashi.html
Excellent
49%
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Kitasuisan Bridge

6. Hozukyo Gorge

Kameoka 610-0101 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/shizen-koen/hoz.html
Excellent
32%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
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4.0 based on 84 reviews

Hozukyo Gorge

Reviewed By Departure61503189476

Beautiful view during autumn. I started the journey from Kameno Station. While waiting for train, did a segway ride around the station. Enjoyed led it. If you are there a must.

7. Kotobikihama

Aminocho Kakezu, Kyotango 629-3112 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
36%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.0 based on 112 reviews

Kotobikihama

Reviewed By Tangonora - Kyotango, Japan

This is one of many great beaches along the Japan Sea in Kyoto prefecture. It's famous for sand that makes a squeaking noise when you walk on it, it even got a visit from Caroline Kennedy when she was US Ambassador to Japan. It has a nice campground under the pines right next to the beach and a few shops/stalls that sell food, drinks, beach supplies during the school summer vacation period. The beach is cleaned regularly over the warmer months, in winter you get to see lots of Korean rubbish washed up on the shore.

8. Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum

Taira Repatriation Memorial Park, Maizuru 625-0133 Kyoto Prefecture +81 773-68-0836 http://m-hikiage-museum.jp/
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 97 reviews

Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Museum

9. Hamazume Beach

Aminocho Hamazume, Kyotango 629-3245 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
24%
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Hamazume Beach

10. Tateiwa

Tangocho Taiza, Kyotango 627-0201 Kyoto Prefecture +81 772-75-0437 http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/tango/tango-doboku/miryoku_tateiwa.html
Excellent
31%
Good
56%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
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4.0 based on 16 reviews

Tateiwa

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