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Japan travel: 10 things to do in Kyoto

Tourists walk on a street leading to Kiyomizu Temple. (Photo: Getty)
Tourists walk on a street leading to Kiyomizu Temple. (Photo: Gettyimages)

One of the reasons why Kyoto is such an attractive place to visit is because it is one of the oldest towns in Japan. Kyoto was also the capital of Japan from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1600-1868), blessing the region with several historical landmarks like Kinkaku-ji, Kyoto Imperial Palace, and Kiyomizu-dera.

Apart from shopping and sightseeing in the cities like Tokyo and Osaka, it may be a good change to opt for nature and history in the beautiful, rustic Kyoto.

If you (want to) appreciate the traditional side of Japan, here are 10 things you can do in Kyoto.

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1. Feed the deers at Nara Park

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto, S$66.69

Kyoto and Nara Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kyoto and Nara Day Tour from Osaka/Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)

2. Visit famous sightseeing spots like Kinkaku-ji, Kiyomizu-dera, and Arashiyama

Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama Half-Day Tour in Kyoto, from S$69.05

Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama Half-Day Tour in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kiyomizudera, Kinkakuji, Arashiyama Half-Day Tour in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)

3. Hop on the Kyoto Sagano Romantic Train or a rickshaw at Arashiyama

Kyoto Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera & Fushimi Inari-taisha Day Tour, from S$69.05

Kyoto Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera & Fushimi Inari-taisha Day Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kyoto Sagano Romantic Train, Arashiyama, Kiyomizudera & Fushimi Inari-taisha Day Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)

Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour, from S$54.25

Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kyoto Arashiyama Rickshaw Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)

4. See the red torii gates at the Fushimi Inari Shrine

Fushimi Inari Shrine Walking Tour, S$22.69

Fushimi Inari Shrine Walking Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)
Fushimi Inari Shrine Walking Tour. (Photo: Klook SG)

5. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site Nijo Castle

Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket in Kyoto, S$12.85

Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)
Nijo Castle and Ninomaru Palace Admission Ticket in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)

6. Explore Kyoto’s traditional streets in a kimono

Kimono and Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Kyoto, from S$24.69

Kimono and Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kimono and Yukata Rental at Kimono Miyabi Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)

7. Learn about the train and railway history of Japan at the Kyoto Railway Museum

Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket, S$11.85

Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kyoto Railway Museum Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

8. Step into a period drama at the Toei Kyoto Studio Park

TOEI Kyoto Studio Park Special Discount Ticket, S$23.69

TOEI Kyoto Studio Park Special Discount Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
TOEI Kyoto Studio Park Special Discount Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

9. Check out Kyoto’s landscape at Kyoto Tower

Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket, S$7.89

Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)
Kyoto Tower Admission Ticket. (Photo: Klook SG)

10. Dine with a maiko

Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto, S$48.35

Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)
Lunch or Dinner with Maiko Experience in Kyoto. (Photo: Klook SG)

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