10 Things to do in KYOTO: Temples, Streets & Eateries

10 Things to do in KYOTO: Temples, Streets & Eateries

Amazing Kyoto: Top 10 Temples, Streets & Eateries | Japan Travel Itinerary
This video includes subtitles (CC). Join us as we explore Kyoto’s most iconic temples, beautiful streets, and unforgettable eats — all reachable from Kyoto Station. Whether you’re planning your first trip or revisiting this timeless city, here’s how to experience the best of Kyoto in one smooth itinerary.

Number 1
Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社)
⛩️ 1000 torii gates leading up Mount Inari – Kyoto’s most iconic spiritual path.
📍 Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto 612-0882
🚆 From Kyoto Station: JR Nara Line → Inari Station (5 min walk)

Number 2
Wagyu Yakiniku Kyoto Gyuen Sanjo Kawaramachi
🥩 Chef-selected wagyu grilled to perfection in a stylish omakase setting.
📍 Address: 435-4 Ebisucho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8005
🚇 From Kyoto Station: Subway Karasuma Line → Karasuma Oike → Tozai Line → Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae (5 min walk)

Number 3
Hōkan-ji Temple (法観寺) – Yasaka Pagoda
🏯 A photogenic five-story pagoda standing tall in the heart of old Kyoto.
📍 Address: 388 Yasaka Kamimachi, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0827
🚌 From Kyoto Station: Bus 100 or 206 → Kiyomizu-michi (7 min walk)

Number 4
Kinkaku-ji (金閣寺) – Golden Pavilion
🌟 Covered in real gold leaf and mirrored in a serene pond — truly breathtaking.
📍 Address: 1 Kinkakujicho, Kita Ward, Kyoto 603-8361
🚌 From Kyoto Station: Bus 101 or 205 → Kinkaku-ji-michi (5 min walk)

Number 5
Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka (二寧坂・産寧坂)
🌸 Traditional cobblestone streets full of charm, snacks, and souvenirs.
📍 Address: Masuyacho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0826
🚌 From Kyoto Station: Bus 100 or 206 → Kiyomizu-michi (5 min walk)

Number 6
Mipig Café Kyoto (マイピッグカフェ)
🐷 A cozy café where adorable mini pigs nap, snuggle, and greet you.
📍 Address: 560-2 Nakanocho, Shinkyogoku-dori, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8042
🚇 From Kyoto Station: Karasuma Line → Shijo Station → 10 min walk

Number 7
LE LABO Café Kyoto Machiya (ル ラボ カフェ 京都町家)
🍵 Hidden inside a traditional townhouse, serving matcha and coffee in a serene space.
📍 Address: 206 Shimokorikicho, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto 604-8016
🚶 Located near Mipig Café, same walking route from Shijo Station

Number 8 – Wagyu Sukiyaki – Chikarayama
🍲 Sweet-simmered wagyu cooked tableside, dipped in egg — comfort food perfection.
📍 Address: 330-2 Inaricho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto 600-8011
🚇 From Kyoto Station: Subway → Shijo Station → 10 min walk

Number 9 – Motoyoshicho (元吉町)
🪵 A quiet, historical Kyoto street with unique shops and wooden facades.
📍 Address: Motoyoshicho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0087
🚌 From Kyoto Station: Bus 100 or 206 → Gion stop (5 min walk)

Number 10 – Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺)
🌄 A stunning Buddhist temple with panoramic views from its wooden terrace.
📍 Address: 1-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto 605-0862
🚌 From Kyoto Station: Bus 100 or 206 → Gojo-zaka or Kiyomizu-michi (10 min walk uphill)

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:26 Fushimi Inari Taisha – 1000 Torii Gates
02:11 Wagyu Yakiniku Kyoto Gyuen
04:01 Yasaka Pagoda – Hōkan-ji Temple
05:31 Kinkaku-ji Temple – Golden Pavilion
09:13 Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Streets
15:06 Mipig Café Kyoto
16:12 Le Labo Café
18:01 Wagyu Sukiyaki – Chikarayama
19:52 Motoyoshicho – Hidden Street
21:25 Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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