KYOTO, JAPAN (2026) | 10 Best Things To Do In & Around Kyoto (+ Travel Tips)

KYOTO, JAPAN (2026) | 10 Best Things To Do In & Around Kyoto (+ Travel Tips)

Kyoto is located in the heart of Japan’s main island. As the nation’s former imperial capital, Kyoto served as the seat of the Emperor for over a millennium. Today, it remains home to 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites and more than 2,000 temples and shrines. It is this timeless atmosphere that draws millions of travelers each year. In this video, we’ll show you 10 of the best things to do in and around Kyoto, which are perfect for a first-time visit:

🔗 KYOTO LINKS, ACTIVITIES & MORE INFO
☑️ Gion Kagai Art Museum admission + Geiko Maiko dance performance: https://www.getyourguide.com/kyoto-l96826/kyoto-geiko-maiko-dance-of-kyoto-visits-of-gion-museum-t746427/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Kyoto_video
☑️ Arashiyama Bamboo Grove Loop Trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/japan/kyoto/tenryu-ji-temple-arashiyama-park-arashiyama-bamboo-grove-loop
☑️ Nara – Wakakusayama Hill Hike: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/recording/afternoon-hike-9e1d890
☑️ Uji Tea museum entry fee + matcha grinding experience: https://www.getyourguide.com/uji-l112692/kyoto-tea-museum-tickets-and-matcha-grinding-experience-t593268/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Kyoto_video
☑️ 4-hour e-bike tour (hidden gems & temples): https://www.getyourguide.com/kyoto-l96826/kyoto-hidden-gems-e-bike-tour-through-backstreets-temples-t815970/?partner_id=57UJ5GF&utm_medium=online_publisher&cmp=Kyoto_video
☑️ Fushimi Inari walking trail: https://www.alltrails.com/trail/japan/kyoto/fushimi-inari-walking-tour

😴 WHERE TO STAY IN KYOTO:
– Henn na Hotel Premier Kyoto Gojo Karasuma (where we stayed – $$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/watermark-kyoto.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– ASAI Kyoto Shijo ($$): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/asai-kyoto-shijo.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2
– THE POCKET HOTEL Kyoto Karasuma Gojo ($): https://www.booking.com/hotel/jp/the-pocket-jing-du-wu-wan-wu-tiao.en.html?aid=7936148&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2

🎥 MORE JAPAN VIDEOS:
– Tokyo: coming soon!
– Osaka: coming soon!
– Hiroshima: coming soon!
– Takayama: coming soon!
– Okinawa: coming soon!
– Japan Top 10: coming soon!
– Japan Travel Guide + Itinerary: coming soon!

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‼️ Note: some (drone) shots are stock footage from Canva

🎵 MUSIC CREDITS:
Lotus by Aves
Rejoice in the morning by The David Roy Collective
No More Instrumental Version by Maya Isacowitz
Shibuya by Magiksolo
Taiyaki by idokay
Shoujo by Magiksolo

🎥 VIDEO CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:05 Gion Geisha Districts
2:06 Nishiki Market
2:53 Arashiyama Bamboo Forest
3:53 Nara Day Trip
4:58 Kiyomizu-dera
6:11 Pontocho Alley
6:55 Uji
8:22 Best Temples and Shrines
9:31 Bike Tour
10:29 Fushimi Inari Taisha
12:10 Kyoto Travel Tips

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