Top 10 Free Things to do in Kyoto Prefecture, Kinki

February 18, 2022 Phylicia Berquist

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. Gion

Kyoto 605-0074 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-531-2288 http://www.gion.or.jp/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 7,276 reviews

Gion

The most famous neighborhood in Kyoto is also known as the Geisha district. It is here, among the tea houses and private clubs, that you can catch a glimpse of a geisha in full dress including white makeup.

Reviewed By aejook - Seoul, South Korea

We stayed in a Ryokan in Gion n we could not be more satisfied. It is close enough to the center of the city n near Kiyomizdera, as well as many attractions such as ninenzaka, sannenzaka. Even with so many attractions near by, the streets were very quiet and clean. At night, it is very safe to walk around and I am so glad that I stayed here rather than near the busy streets or the station because Gion is close enough to bus stops, subway stops, n shopping areas.

2. 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

3. Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-Ku, Kyoto 615-8014 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-211-1215 http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/guide/katsura.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 472 reviews

Katsura Imperial Villa

Application in advance is highly recommended. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design.

Reviewed By hrtraveler

Lovely garden; recommend taking the English language tour(there are several every day) and also recommend applying on line before visiting to make sure you get a place on the tour. Tour was informative, and the gardens are beautiful. Took city bus from Kyoto station, which supplied good information regarding the proper bus stop to exit. And the villa is a short walk from the bus stop.

4. Arashiyama

Ukyo-ku, Kyoto 616-0007 Kyoto Prefecture
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4.5 based on 6,621 reviews

Arashiyama

Arashiyama is a small town on the Oi River. Its moon-crossing bridge, Togetsu-kyo, is a beautiful, much-beloved wooden structure. Arishiyama also has Tenryu-ji temple, one of the 14 World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.

Reviewed By JungleKing2014 - Montreal, Canada

A great day trip from Yokohama.... great setting - lush mountain backdrops - from bamboo forest, to great little food stalls and really nice cherry blossom and bamboo soft ice cream on a warm day.

5. Amanohashidate

Monju Amanohashidate Park, Miyazu 629-2244 Kyoto Prefecture +81 772-22-8030 http://www.amanohashidate.jp/spot/amanohashidate/
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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...

6. Ine no Funaya

Ine-cho, Yosa-gun 626-0401 Kyoto Prefecture +81 772-32-0277 http://www.ine-kankou.jp/
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4.5 based on 317 reviews

Ine no Funaya

Reviewed By JavierMariam_3

The historic wooden boat houses/funayas are amazing to view from Ine bay via tour boat! Also, @ the information center in town, a 2000 yen deposit allows you to rent a bike to easily ride the street & venture out ... once done riding, your 2000 yen is returned. Our lodging was located across from the fish market. On Sunday, our lodging host joined us @ 0600 to watch the fishing boats unload their catches of the day & she gave us a tour. Having no nightlife there was ok with us. No convenience stores or grocery stores close by so we planned ahead & brought our food to cook. Not many restaurants were open due to COVID but we made the best of it. Truly a gorgeous area to explore! Low key & great for relaxing.

7. Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0001 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.2nenzaka.ne.jp
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4.5 based on 1,234 reviews

Sannenzaka Ninenzaka

Reviewed By YTCHENG - Hong Kong, China

After visiting the famous temple uphill, it was highly suggested to take an hour's walk along Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. It was a slanting pathway of stone-steps with traditional Japanese houses on both sides and being converted as souvenir and snack shops. It was normally crowded with visitors and difficult to move along easily. For photo-lovers, the place was good for snapshooting with so many backdrops for your choice. Have a nice day there.

8. Yodo River Park Sewaritei District

Yawata Zaioji, Yawata 614-8307 Kyoto Prefecture http://www.kyototourism.org/en/sightseeing-info/38.html
Excellent
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4.5 based on 115 reviews

Yodo River Park Sewaritei District

9. Iwashimizu Hachimangu

30 Yawatatakabo, Yawata 614-8588 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-981-3001 [email protected] http://www.iwashimizu.or.jp/top.php
Excellent
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4.5 based on 215 reviews

Iwashimizu Hachimangu

10. Suntory Kyoto Brewery

3-1-1 Choshi, Nagaokakyo 617-0844 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-952-2020 http://www.suntory.co.jp/factory/kyoto/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 119 reviews

Suntory Kyoto Brewery

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