Kyoto Temples

Kyoto has around 1,600 Buddhist temples, including famous sites such as the golden Kinkaku-ji and the hillside Kiyomizu-dera. A temples tour covers a few of the best-known in one go.

Where: Kyoto, Japan
Time needed: Half day
Best time to go: Mar–May, Oct–Nov

💡 Tip: Wear shoes that slip on and off easily, as many temple halls require you to remove them.

About Kyoto

Kyoto was Japan's imperial capital for over a thousand years and remains its cultural heart, with hundreds of temples, shrines and traditional wooden streets. It is also the easiest base for a day trip to nearby Nara.

More to see in Kyoto

NatureArashiyama Bamboo Forest1–2 hours

ExperienceSagano Romantic Train25–30 minutes

NatureNara Deer Park2–3 hours

Tours that visit Kyoto

Satvik Japan – Premium Veg DepartureTokyo 3N, Hakone 1N, Kyoto 2N, Osaka 3N · 9 nights

From ₹3,38,278 per person

Japan for First Timers - The Classic RouteTokyo 3N, Kanazawa 1N, Kyoto 2N · 6 nights

From ₹2,55,058 per person

Classic Japan Journey: Fuji, Kyoto & Bullet TrainTokyo 4N, Kyoto 2N, Osaka 2N · 8 nights

From ₹3,10,538 per person

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