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About Kyoto
6 trips and 4 curated places in Kyoto, from SquadAbroad travelers.
Trips in Kyoto
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka, Japan
Embark on a 12-day luxury shopping spree across Japan's most dynamic cities
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka, Japan
Embark on a 12-day backpacking adventure across Japan's most iconic cities
Tokyo → Kyoto → Osaka, Japan
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Top spots in Kyoto
The places SquadAbroad travelers most want to go.
Activity
Kyoto
The old imperial capital: thousands of temples and shrines, geisha lanes in Gion and moss gardens made for slow mornings.
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Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto, Japan, is renowned for its iconic tunnel of thousands of vibrant orange torii gates leading up sacred Mount Inari. Visitors come to hike the scenic trails, admire the numerous fox statues, and immerse themselves in a unique spiritual and cultural experience amidst breathtaking views.
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Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Step into the otherworldly Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, where towering green stalks create a mesmerizing, rustling canopy. This iconic Kyoto spot offers a unique, serene experience, inviting visitors to wander through its shaded pathways and immerse themselves in nature's artistry.
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Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku-ji, the Golden Pavilion, is a stunning Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, famed for its two upper floors completely covered in brilliant gold leaf. Visitors are drawn to witness its iconic architecture, the dazzling reflection over Kyoko-chi pond, and the meticulously landscaped surrounding gardens.
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