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1 Kiyomizudera

Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
User rating: 95/100 (1457 votes)
Visited by: 2562 users

2 Ginkakuji

Beautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
User rating: 87/100 (1071 votes)
Visited by: 2032 users

3 Higashiyama

Preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera.
User rating: 86/100 (230 votes)
Visited by: 460 users

4 Sanjusangendo

Temple with 1001 human sized statues.
User rating: 88/100 (570 votes)
Visited by: 1004 users

5 Nanzenji Temple

Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.
User rating: 82/100 (384 votes)
Visited by: 747 users

6 Gion

Kyoto's most famous geisha district.
User rating: 85/100 (1310 votes)
Visited by: 2329 users

7 Philosopher's Path

Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
User rating: 85/100 (659 votes)
Visited by: 1133 users

8 Kodaiji Temple

Built in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
User rating: 84/100 (481 votes)
Visited by: 950 users

9 Shorenin Temple

A Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
User rating: 83/100 (73 votes)
Visited by: 152 users

10 Heian Shrine

Modeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
User rating: 81/100 (700 votes)
Visited by: 1350 users

11 Chionin Temple

Head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
User rating: 80/100 (325 votes)
Visited by: 676 users

12 Eikando Temple

One of Kyoto's most famous autumn color spots.
User rating: 83/100 (116 votes)
Visited by: 231 users

13 Yasaka Shrine

Popular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
User rating: 77/100 (495 votes)
Visited by: 977 users

14 Maruyama Park

Kyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
User rating: 76/100 (137 votes)
Visited by: 300 users

15 Shinnyodo Temple

Less famous temple known for its autumn colors.
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Visited by: 5 users

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