Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
Shinto shrine · Fushimi Ward
Thousands of red torii gates lining mountain trails - a unique and impressive experience.
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Plan a free trip to KyotoUpdated: 2026-10-18
Kyoto, Japan's ancient capital, offers a magical journey into a world of ancient temples, serene gardens, and traditional geisha districts. Visit to experience the cultural and spiritual soul of Japan in its full glory.
Things to do in Kyoto include Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.
Thousands of red torii gates lining mountain trails - a unique and impressive experience.
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A stunning Zen temple covered in gold, reflecting in a tranquil pond - a must-see.
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An ancient temple with a massive wooden veranda overlooking the city, especially famous in autumn.
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Magical pathways through tall, impressive bamboo stalks - a perfect spot for photos.
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A beautiful Zen temple with traditional Japanese gardens and panoramic views.
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The historic geisha district, with traditional teahouses and picturesque streets.
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'Kyoto's Kitchen' - a bustling food market with local delicacies and street stalls.
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A historic castle with beautiful gardens and 'nightingale' floors - a must for history buffs.
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Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a unique commercial attraction located atop Mount Arashiyama, on the opposite side of the Ōi River from the train station. The park is home to a troop of over 120 wild Japanese macaque monkeys, who primarily stay in the park to feed on the food provided by the staff.
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Tenryu-ji is a Zen temple in the Ukyo Ward of Kyoto, the head temple of the Tenryu-ji branch of the Rinzai school. Linked with the Ashikaga shogun family and Emperor Go-Daigo, it has long been ranked first among the Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto.
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A narrow and picturesque alley with restaurants and teahouses, ideal for an evening out.
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A day trip to Nara offers a classic Japanese experience, blending nature, culture, and wildlife. Nara Park, established in 1880, is one of Japan's oldest parks and is designated as one of the "Places of Scenic Beauty" by MEXT.
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Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is one of Kyoto's most famous shrines and hosts the annual Gion Matsuri festival. The shrine offers a blend of history, spirituality, and architectural beauty, with its impressive main gate and lantern-lit dance pavilion.
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Maruyama Park, located in Kyoto, Japan, is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto. It can get extremely crowded at that time of year, in April.
Plan KyotoHere is what 3 days in Kyoto look like when the planner builds them - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last. Stops are grouped by proximity so no day doubles back, and the same route can be built for any length, from two days to a week.
The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. It is an example: with your dates the planner builds a route around your landing and your flight home, real opening hours, how you get around and your own preferences.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion), Gion District and 9 more. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine: Thousands of red torii gates lining mountain trails - a unique and impressive experience.
Day 1: Kinkaku-ji, Nijo Castle, Nishiki Market, Gion and Hanamikoji Street. Day 2: Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka, Yasaka Shrine. Day 3: Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Nonomiya Shrine.
The itinerary for Kyoto runs through Nakagyo Ward, Fushimi Ward, Higashiyama Ward, Pontocho, Sakyo Ward and Arashiyama.
Parks and gardens in Kyoto: Nara day trip and Maruyama Park (Higashiyama Ward).
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