Explore 17 verified landmarks, architectural icons, and panoramic viewpoints in Kyoto, with insider tips, nearest metro links, and interactive 3D map coordinates. Base yourself in Higashiyama & Gion (Historic Geisha & Temple District) or Downtown Kyoto (Kawaramachi, Pontocho & Karasuma) for easy walking access.
Reader-supported guide: We may earn a commission if you book through partner links (marked ↗) on this page, at no extra cost to you.
Founded in 711 AD, famous for thousands of closely spaced vermilion torii gates winding 4 km up the wooded trails of sacred Mount Inari.
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto
UNESCO Buddhist temple jutting out over the maple-covered hillside on a 13-metre wooden stage built without a single nail.
1 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto
Pontochō is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Pontochō Alley in Nabeyacho, Kyoto.
Pontochō Alley, Nabeyacho, Kyoto
Nijō Jinya is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Omiya Street in Aneomiyacho-nishigawa, Kyoto.
Omiya Street, Aneomiyacho-nishigawa, Kyoto
Kira Karacho is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Karasuma Street in Akuojicho, Kyoto.
Karasuma Street, Akuojicho, Kyoto
Cours de calligraphie japonaise is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 582 Kamichojamachi-dori in Kodaiincho, Kyoto.
🕒 Hours: 24/7
582 Kamichojamachi-dori, Kodaiincho, Kyoto
Otani Sobyo is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Slope of Women in Rinka-chō, Kyoto.
Slope of Women, Rinka-chō, Kyoto
Shunkō Hall is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Keyakibashi Bridge in Kyōto-Gyoen, Kyoto.
Keyakibashi Bridge, Kyōto-Gyoen, Kyoto
縁切り縁結び碑 is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Yasaka-dori in Tamamizucho, Kyoto.
Yasaka-dori, Tamamizucho, Kyoto
Former Headquarters of Nintendo Co. is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Shomen-dori in Kagiyacho, Kyoto.
Shomen-dori, Kagiyacho, Kyoto
羅城門 is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Shiokōji Street in Higashishiokojicho, Kyoto.
Shiokōji Street, Higashishiokojicho, Kyoto
Wright Antiques is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Nijō Street in Myomanjimaecho, Kyoto.
Nijō Street, Myomanjimaecho, Kyoto
Masugata gateway is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Bifuku dōri in Nishinokyo-Shikibucho, Kyoto.
Bifuku dōri, Nishinokyo-Shikibucho, Kyoto
koyamaen is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Oike Street in Morinokicho, Kyoto.
Oike Street, Morinokicho, Kyoto
Ponto-Cho Dori is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Pontochō Alley in Nabeyacho, Kyoto.
Pontochō Alley, Nabeyacho, Kyoto
花見小路 開始點 is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on 花見小路通 in Miyoshicho, Kyoto.
花見小路通, Miyoshicho, Kyoto
Gion Quarter is a historic landmark and visitor attraction on Hanami-koji in Giommachi-Minamigawa, Kyoto.
Hanami-koji, Giommachi-Minamigawa, Kyoto