{"id":265750,"date":"2022-12-30T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-12-30T02:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?p=265750"},"modified":"2024-12-13T13:17:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:17:53","slug":"things-to-do-in-kyoto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","title":{"rendered":"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re part of the horde of tourists heading to <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/japan-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Japan<\/a> in 2023! We can\u2019t blame you for getting excited \u2013 after all, we\u2019re so in love with this beautiful country. If you\u2019ve already explored the buzzing city of <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/tokyo-things-to-do-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tokyo<\/a> and had your fill of delish street food in <a href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-osaka-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Osaka<\/a>, put this historical city next on your list. Here\u2019s a fun-filled guide to all the best attractions and things to do in Kyoto.<\/p>\n<h2>Best things to do in Kyoto<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Fushimi Inari Taisha<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265755\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265755\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265755 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-johanna-persson-cBnsk9QniRk-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto | fushimi inari taisha shrine\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-johanna-persson-cBnsk9QniRk-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-johanna-persson-cBnsk9QniRk-unsplash-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-johanna-persson-cBnsk9QniRk-unsplash-768x548.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-johanna-persson-cBnsk9QniRk-unsplash.jpg 1532w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265755\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Johanna Persson via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Even if you\u2019ve never set foot in Japan before, we\u2019re sure you\u2019ve caught sight of these famous red torii gates. This place has been a hot spot for tourists since it appeared in the hit film Memoirs of a Geisha back in 2005. Pass through the densely packed Senbon torii (thousand gates) and make your way to the inner shrine. Here, you can purchase fox-shaped ema (wooden plaques) to write your wishes on.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/inari.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Fushimi Inari Taisha<\/a>, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>2. Arashiyama Bamboo Grove<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265756\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265756 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-duonguyen-fsJ0basri8U-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto attractions | Arashiyama bamboo grove\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-duonguyen-fsJ0basri8U-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-duonguyen-fsJ0basri8U-unsplash.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-duonguyen-fsJ0basri8U-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-duonguyen-fsJ0basri8U-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Duonguyen via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for things to do in Kyoto that are Instagram-worthy, head downtown for a peek at this stunning landmark. Thousands of bamboo plants tower over the heads of tourists at the magnificent Arashiyama Bamboo Grove. Rent kimonos at shops close by and snap pics at the famed Bamboo Alley. We recommend coming here early to avoid the crowds (or you\u2019ll catch smartphones and selfie sticks instead of bamboo trees).<br \/>\n<em>Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, 6 Sagakamenoocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, 616-8386, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>3. Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265757\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-265757 size-medium lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto | kiyomizu-dera temple\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-nuno-antunes-SNCaDgcryb8-unsplash.jpg 1548w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265757\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Nuno Antunes via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you find yourself in Kyoto during the cherry blossom season around end-March or early April, the wooden stage at Kiyomizu-dera Temple is a fantastic vantage point to catch trees in bloom. Pop over to visit this Unesco World Heritage Site and explore its storied halls that have been around for over 1,200 years. Got more time on your hands? Make your way to the nearby Zuigu-do Hall. For a 100 yen entrance fee, you\u2019ll get to walk into a pitch black tunnel that symbolises the womb of the bodhisattva.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kiyomizudera.or.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kiyomizu-dera Temple<\/a>, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>4. Higashiyama District<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265758\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265758\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265758 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/thing-sto-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Higashiyama-District-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto attractions | higashiyama district\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/thing-sto-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Higashiyama-District-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/thing-sto-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Higashiyama-District.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/thing-sto-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Higashiyama-District-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/thing-sto-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Higashiyama-District-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265758\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get a glimpse of ancient Kyoto in this charming district.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You&#8217;ll be whisked back in time to ancient Japan at Higashiyama District. We recommend you put this preserved historic neighbourhood on your list of things to do in Kyoto. There are plenty of narrow lanes flanked by traditional merchant shops to explore, and you can pick up crafts, traditional sweets, and lovely handcrafted pottery to take home. The best part? You\u2019ll catch sight of the beautiful Yasaka Pagoda \u2013 an iconic landmark of this district.<br \/>\n<em>Higashiyama District, 294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>5. Kyoto Tower<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265759 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-kyoto-tower-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"&quot;things\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-kyoto-tower-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-kyoto-tower.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-kyoto-tower-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-kyoto-tower-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Take in the entirety of Kyoto and all its beauty at the top of this attraction. It&#8217;s the tallest structure in the city and even houses a three-star hotel. Make your way to the observation deck for 360-degree views of Japan\u2019s former capital. There are free-to-use telescopes sitting around to give you a closer look at the city\u2019s charming sights. You can catch a glimpse of Kiyomizu-dera Temple\u2019s main building from there!<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kyoto-tower.jp\/en\/enjoy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kyoto Tower<\/a>, 721-1 Higashishiokojicho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto, 600-8216, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>6. Nishiki Market<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265760\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265760\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265760 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto | nishiki market\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-romeo-a-H3TIyFEA4SA-unsplash.jpg 1680w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265760\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Romeo A via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Step into \u201cKyoto\u2019s Kitchen\u201d at Nishiki Market. This fresh food market street located in central Kyoto is home to more than a hundred shops and restaurants. You\u2019ll be treated to an array of fresh or dried seafood, delish sushi and seasonal produce that\u2019s all locally procured. Hot tip: stop at Kyoto Matcha Sweets Sawawa for amazing warabi mochi and matcha ice cream.<br \/>\n<em>Nishiki Market, 609 Nishidaimonjicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8054, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>7. Nijo Castle<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265761\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265761\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265761 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto | nijo castle\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash-1400x1000.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-eleonora-albasi-TilwvULvpu0-unsplash.jpg 1600w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265761\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Eleonora Albasi via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>History buffs and architecture geeks should put Nijo Castle on their list. This striking building was the residence of the first shogun of the Edo Period, Tokugawa Ieyasu. Surrounded by stone walls and a moat, it\u2019s beautifully preserved and looks like it\u2019s straight out of a fairytale. The nightingale floors in some corridors and hallways are also a distinct feature. They emit a chirping sound when stepped on \u2013 a helpful security measure against intruders in ancient Kyoto.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/nijo-jocastle.city.kyoto.lg.jp\/guide\/annai\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Nijo Castle<\/a>, 541 Nijojocho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, Kyoto Prefecture 604-8301, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>8. Kinkaku-ji<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265762\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265762\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265762 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-jean-vella-985DmR-rX4A-unsplash-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto | Kinkaku-ji \" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-jean-vella-985DmR-rX4A-unsplash-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-jean-vella-985DmR-rX4A-unsplash.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-jean-vella-985DmR-rX4A-unsplash-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-jean-vella-985DmR-rX4A-unsplash-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265762\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Photography: Jean Vella via Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This impressive golden pavilion in Kyoto has two top floors that are covered in gold leaf \u2013 talk about opulent! Each floor features different architectural designs such as the Shinden style from the Heian period, and Bukke style from samurai residences. Need a tea break? Venture through the surrounding gardens and you\u2019ll find Sekkatei Teahouse where you can sit for delish matcha tea and sweets.<br \/>\n<em>Kinkaku-ji, 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>9. Kyoto International Manga Museum<\/h3>\n<p>Embrace your inner otaku at Kyoto Manga Museum. There\u2019s even a wall of manga that features 50,000 books (what!). Keep an eye out for its ever-changing exhibitions that showcase works from well-loved manga artists. Recent ones include installations by Kaoru Mori and Murakami Tomohiko.<br \/>\n<em><a href=\"https:\/\/kyotomm.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Kyoto International Manga Museum<\/a>, Nakagyo Ward, Kinbukicho, 604-0846, Kyoto, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>10. Fushimi Sake District<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_265763\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-265763\" style=\"width: 900px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-265763 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Fushimi-sake-district-900x643.jpg\" alt=\"things to do in kyoto attractions | fushimi sake district\" width=\"900\" height=\"643\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Fushimi-sake-district-900x643.jpg 900w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Fushimi-sake-district.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Fushimi-sake-district-768x549.jpg 768w, https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-Fushimi-sake-district-1536x1097.jpg 1536w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 900px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 900\/643;\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-265763\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Savour refreshing sake at breweries within the Fushimi Sake District.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Kyoto\u2019s always been known as a major sake production site, so you\u2019ll find plenty of old breweries here, especially in the Fushimi Sake District. You\u2019ve got to sign up for a sake tasting tour to fully appreciate this area. We like this one by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.byfood.com\/experiences\/kyoto-sake-brewery-tour-in-fushimi-sake-district-122\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">By Food<\/a>. It\u2019ll take you to small and large sake breweries to savour amazing sake. You\u2019ll even get to visit the Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum.<br \/>\n<em>Fushimi Sake District, 82-2 Hiranocho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-8057, Japan<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Have a whale of a time checking out the best things to do and attractions in Kyoto!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019re part of the horde of tourists heading to Japan in 2023! We can\u2019t blame you for getting excited \u2013 after all, we\u2019re so in love with this beautiful country. If you\u2019ve already explored the buzzing city of Tokyo and had your fill of delish street food in Osaka, put this historical city next [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107571,"featured_media":265754,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"categories":[6393,86107],"tags":[145673,145656],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.7 (Yoast SEO v23.7) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Best things to do in Kyoto, Japan: Top attractions to see | Honeycombers<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Looking for the best attractions and things to do in Kyoto? Visit dense bamboo groves, opulent golden pavilions and large sake breweries.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"So, you\u2019re part of the horde of tourists heading to Japan in 2023! We can\u2019t blame you for getting excited \u2013 after all, we\u2019re so in love with this\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Honeycombers Singapore\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"1000\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Samantha Yeo\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@honeycombers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@honeycombers\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Samantha Yeo\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Estimated reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"7 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Samantha Yeo\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/f81f5911d363289544d3147b8972f689\"},\"headline\":\"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\"},\"wordCount\":1045,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg\",\"keywords\":[\"japan travel\",\"japan travel guide\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Travel\",\"Travel Guides\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\",\"name\":\"Best things to do in Kyoto, Japan: Top attractions to see | Honeycombers\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00\",\"description\":\"Looking for the best attractions and things to do in Kyoto? Visit dense bamboo groves, opulent golden pavilions and large sake breweries.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg\",\"width\":1400,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"This is your sign to explore the beautiful, historical city of Kyoto!\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\",\"name\":\"Honeycombers\",\"description\":\"Restaurants, Bars, Fashion, Style and Things to Do in Singapore\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Honeycombers\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png\",\"width\":1000,\"height\":1000,\"caption\":\"Honeycombers\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/honeycombers\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honeycombers\/\",\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/honeycombers\",\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehoneycombers\"],\"email\":\"hello@thehoneycombers.com\",\"legalName\":\"Honeycombers Pte. Ltd.\",\"vatID\":\"201317004K\",\"taxID\":\"201317004K\",\"publishingPrinciples\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"ethicsPolicy\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"diversityPolicy\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\",\"diversityStaffingReport\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/\"},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/f81f5911d363289544d3147b8972f689\",\"name\":\"Samantha Yeo\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-GB\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9eafcc8e8481f3e021022636ae4fa77?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9eafcc8e8481f3e021022636ae4fa77?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Samantha Yeo\"},\"description\":\"Samantha likes her lattes iced and her puns intended. A huge foodie and animal lover; coffee and dogs fuel her exponentially ageing soul.\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/samanthayeo\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Best things to do in Kyoto, Japan: Top attractions to see | Honeycombers","description":"Looking for the best attractions and things to do in Kyoto? Visit dense bamboo groves, opulent golden pavilions and large sake breweries.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","og_locale":"en_GB","og_type":"article","og_title":"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries","og_description":"So, you\u2019re part of the horde of tourists heading to Japan in 2023! We can\u2019t blame you for getting excited \u2013 after all, we\u2019re so in love with this","og_url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","og_site_name":"Honeycombers Singapore","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/","article_published_time":"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1400,"height":1000,"url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Samantha Yeo","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@honeycombers","twitter_site":"@honeycombers","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Samantha Yeo","Estimated reading time":"7 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/"},"author":{"name":"Samantha Yeo","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/f81f5911d363289544d3147b8972f689"},"headline":"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries","datePublished":"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/"},"wordCount":1045,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg","keywords":["japan travel","japan travel guide"],"articleSection":["Travel","Travel Guides"],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/","name":"Best things to do in Kyoto, Japan: Top attractions to see | Honeycombers","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg","datePublished":"2022-12-30T02:00:53+00:00","dateModified":"2024-12-13T05:17:53+00:00","description":"Looking for the best attractions and things to do in Kyoto? Visit dense bamboo groves, opulent golden pavilions and large sake breweries.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-GB","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/12\/things-to-do-in-kyoto-attractions-1.jpg","width":1400,"height":1000,"caption":"This is your sign to explore the beautiful, historical city of Kyoto!"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/things-to-do-in-kyoto\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Best things to do in Kyoto: Visit beautiful shrines, bustling markets and large sake breweries"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#website","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/","name":"Honeycombers","description":"Restaurants, Bars, Fashion, Style and Things to Do in Singapore","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-GB"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#organization","name":"Honeycombers","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/static.thehoneycombers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/honeycombers-hex-logo.png","width":1000,"height":1000,"caption":"Honeycombers"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/thehoneycombers\/","https:\/\/x.com\/honeycombers","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/honeycombers\/","https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/honeycombers","https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@thehoneycombers"],"email":"hello@thehoneycombers.com","legalName":"Honeycombers Pte. Ltd.","vatID":"201317004K","taxID":"201317004K","publishingPrinciples":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","ethicsPolicy":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","diversityPolicy":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/","diversityStaffingReport":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/about-us\/"},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/f81f5911d363289544d3147b8972f689","name":"Samantha Yeo","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-GB","@id":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9eafcc8e8481f3e021022636ae4fa77?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/d9eafcc8e8481f3e021022636ae4fa77?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Samantha Yeo"},"description":"Samantha likes her lattes iced and her puns intended. A huge foodie and animal lover; coffee and dogs fuel her exponentially ageing soul.","url":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/author\/samanthayeo\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265750"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107571"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=265750"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265750\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":309852,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/265750\/revisions\/309852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/265754"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=265750"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=265750"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/thehoneycombers.com\/singapore\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=265750"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}