Kyoto Things to do

A Premier Mountain Hot Spring Experience Kurama Onsen stands as the absolute premier hot spring destination in the greater Kyoto area, offering a deeply restorative escape into nature. Located just a scenic 30-minute train ride north of the city center, this mountain bathhouse provides the ultimate Japanese bathing experience. Sitting in the outdoor wooden tubs…

Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Shrine is undeniably the single most impressive and culturally significant sight in all of Kyoto.

Nishiki Market, affectionately known to locals as “Kyoto no Daidokoro” (Kyoto’s Kitchen), stands as the city’s most iconic and vibrant traditional food market.

Rakushisha, affectionately known as the Poet’s Hut, is a quaint, thatched-roof hermitage that stands as one of Kyoto’s most intimate and culturally significant hidden gems.

Renting a traditional rowboat is widely considered one of the most scenic, relaxing, and unique ways to experience the natural beauty of the Arashiyama district.