Kyoto — for first-timers

Kyoto for first-timers: 11 hand-vetted venues from our catalog, ranked with what to see, where to eat, and a sample itinerary.

What to see

  1. SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM Kyoto 4.8★ (25,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  2. Kinkaku-ji 4.6★ (69,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  3. Kiyomizu-dera 4.6★ (71,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  4. Fushimi Inari Taisha 4.6★ (90,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  5. Arashiyama 4.5★ (7,400 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  6. Ninenzaka 4.5★ (12,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  7. Ginkaku-ji 4.5★ (18,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  8. Nijō Castle 4.4★ (43,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction
  9. Nidec Kyoto Tower 4.2★ (18,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Tourist attraction

Where to eat

  1. GYUKATSU Kyoto Katsugyu Teramachi Kyogoku 4.8★ (12,000 reviews) · an iconic stop · Syokudo and Teishoku restaurant

A sample shape

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Frequently asked

How many for first-timers spots are in Kyoto?

Our catalog lists 11 for first-timers venues in Kyoto.

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