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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
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