50 Things to Do in Kyoto

Visit Kiyomizu-dera at dawn to see the Kiyomizu Stage and Otowa Waterfall

Walk from Kiyomizu-dera through Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka to explore traditional Machiya shops

View the Higashiyama streetscape in front of Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji)

Stroll along Hanamikoji in Gion while respecting local photography etiquette

Visit Yasaka Shrine at dusk to see the lanterns and Gion entrance night view

Stroll along the Kamogawa River and wait for the sunset

Visit Fushimi Inari Taisha at dawn, walk through Senbon Torii, and hike Mount Inari within my limits.

Visit Kinkaku-ji to see the golden pavilion reflected in Kyoko-chi pond

Visit Ginkaku-ji to see the Silver Sandpool and Dry Landscape Garden

Stroll along the Philosopher's Path to enjoy cherry blossoms or autumn leaves

Visit Nanzen-ji Temple to see the Sanmon Gate, Suirokaku Aqueduct, and the Hojo Garden

Visit Tenshuan Temple to admire the dry landscape and pond stroll gardens

Visit Eikan-do Zenrin-ji in autumn to view the moss garden and vibrant maple foliage

Admire the Thousand-Armed Kannon statues at Sanjusangen-do and respect the photography ban

Visit Nijo Castle to see Ninomaru Palace, Karamon Gate, and Ninomaru Garden

Stroll through Kyoto Imperial Palace and Gyoen to see history and greenery

View the autumn foliage gorge from Tsutenkyo Bridge at Tofuku-ji Temple

Visit Daigoji Temple to see the Five-story Pagoda and the Garan Garden

Visit Toji Temple to see the five-story pagoda and browse the Kobo-san market

Visit Ninna-ji Temple in spring to see Omuro cherry blossoms