Things to do in Kyoto, Kinki: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

April 4, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. 1928 Bldg.

56 Benkeiishicho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8082 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-256-6155
Excellent
53%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
21%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 19 reviews

1928 Bldg.

2. Nishiki Market Shopping District

Nakauoyacho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8054 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-211-3882 http://www.kyoto-nishiki.or.jp/
Excellent
43%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 5,449 reviews

Nishiki Market Shopping District

With a 400-year-old history, Nishiki Market is a downtown covered pedestrian arcade lined with 135 open-fronted shops selling seafood, produce, souvenirs, crafts, and Japanese snacks.

Reviewed By rllin1101 - Vancouver, Canada

A very nice place if you want to experience what it feels like to be at local Japanese market that is filled of all different kinds of street food, handcraft items, snacks etc. the market is quite huge that you won’t get it full explored with at least two to three hours, especially if you wanted to try street food at different stands, I would recommend to spare at least half day to have a general discover at this fun place! Try to avoid packed foreigners and big lineup, get there as early as possible!

3. Teramachi

Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture http://ja.kyoto.travel/glossary/single.php?glossary_id=599
Excellent
21%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 113 reviews

Teramachi

4. Shinkyogoku Shopping District

Nakagyo-ku Between Sanjo-dori and Shijo-dori, Kyoto 604-0001 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.shinkyogoku.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
23%
Good
48%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
2%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 261 reviews

Shinkyogoku Shopping District

The Shinkyogoku Shopping District is a downtown covered pedestrian arcade lined with specialty stores selling souvenirs, shoes, umbrellas, T-shirts, yukata, confectionary, character goods, and more.

Reviewed By nlcolejansen - The Netherlands, null

Find everything you want, or go for a nice dinner in the hidden side streets and end up at beautiful, great, second-hand stores.

5. Old Yabetoku Clock Shop

25 Sanjodori Tominokoji Higashiiri Nakanocho,Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8083 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-221-0450 http://www.japan-geographic.tv/kyoto/kyoto-yabetoku.html
Excellent
27%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
45%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 11 reviews

Old Yabetoku Clock Shop

6. Yasaka Shrine Otabisho

Shijo Dori Teramachi Higashi Iru Teianmaenocho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8031 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
5%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
57%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 21 reviews

Yasaka Shrine Otabisho

7. Sanjo Meiten-gai

11 Sanjodori Teramachi Higashiiri Ishibashicho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto 604-8036 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-255-7098 http://www.kyoto-sanjo.or.jp/index.html
Excellent
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Good
36%
Satisfactory
64%
Poor
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3.5 based on 14 reviews

Sanjo Meiten-gai

8. Owl Family Kyoto

129 Horinogamicho, Kyoto 604-8117 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-254-7226 http://blog.livedoor.jp/owlfamily/archives/45651377.html
Excellent
13%
Good
38%
Satisfactory
17%
Poor
13%
Terrible
19%
Overall Ratings

3.0 based on 24 reviews

Owl Family Kyoto

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