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Best things to do in Kyoto

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20 places in Kyoto (京都), ranked by real Google reviews. Attractions, museums and experiences. The most reviewed is Fushimi Inari Taisha, with 91,598 reviews.

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    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    Fushimi Inari Taisha

    🎑 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō, Kyoto

    4.6
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    Shinto ShrineTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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    Kiyomizu-dera

    Kiyomizu-dera

    🎑 Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

    4.6
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    Buddhist TempleTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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    Kinkaku-ji

    Kinkaku-ji

    🎑 1 Kinkakujichō, Kyoto

    4.6
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    Buddhist TempleTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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  4. 4no.
    Nishiki Market

    Nishiki Market

    🎑 Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.3
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    MarketTourist Attraction
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  5. 5no.
    Nijō Castle

    Nijō Castle

    🎑 Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.4
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    CastleHistorical LandmarkTourist Attraction
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  6. 6no.
    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    Arashiyama Bamboo Forest

    🎑 Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.4
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    Scenic SpotTourist AttractionPark
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  7. 7no.
    Nidec Kyoto Tower

    Nidec Kyoto Tower

    🎑 Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.2
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    Observation DeckTourist AttractionStore
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  8. 8no.
    Ginkaku-ji

    Ginkaku-ji

    🎑 2 Ginkakujichō, Kyoto

    4.5
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    Buddhist TempleTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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  9. 9no.
    Sannenzaka

    Sannenzaka

    🎑 Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

    4.4
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    Tourist AttractionScenic SpotHistorical Landmark
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  10. 10no.
    Heian-jingΕ« Shrine

    Heian-jingΕ« Shrine

    🎑 Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.4
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    Shinto ShrineTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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  11. 11no.
    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

    Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama

    🎑 Nishikyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.5
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    Wildlife ParkTourist AttractionAmusement Park
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  12. 12no.
    Ninenzaka

    Ninenzaka

    🎑 Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto

    4.5
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    Tourist AttractionHistorical LandmarkHistorical Place
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  13. 13no.
    Ryōan-ji

    Ryōan-ji

    🎑 Ukyo Ward, Kyoto

    4.5
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    Buddhist TempleTourist AttractionPlace Of Worship
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  14. 14no.
    Arashiyama

    Arashiyama

    🎑 Arashiyama Genrokuzancho, Kyoto

    4.5
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    Scenic SpotTourist Attraction
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  15. 15no.
    Kuramadera Temple

    Kuramadera Temple

    🎑 1074 Kuramahonmachi, Kyoto

    4.6
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    Buddhist TempleTourist AttractionHiking Area
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About things to do in Kyoto

How were these places chosen?+

We rank by a score combining the Google rating, the number of reviews and the recent trend β€” not just popularity.

How is the ranking calculated?+

We use a Bayesian score that blends the average rating with the number of reviews, plus a trend signal (new reviews per month). This keeps a place with 5.0 and 10 reviews from beating a classic with 4.3 and thousands.