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1 Arashiyama

Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
User rating: 90/100 (760 votes)
Visited by: 1436 users

2 Kokedera

Called moss temple because of its garden.
User rating: 88/100 (92 votes)
Visited by: 216 users

3 Katsura Villa

Imperial villa with stunning landscape garden.
User rating: 87/100 (117 votes)
Visited by: 246 users

4 Daikakuji Temple

Large temple and former imperial palace.
User rating: 86/100 (70 votes)
Visited by: 152 users

5 Myoshinji Temple

Zen temple complex with many subtemples.
User rating: 86/100 (49 votes)
Visited by: 108 users

6 Yoshiminedera

Temple on Kyoto's western mountains.
User rating: 85/100 (39 votes)
Visited by: 102 users

7 Tenryuji Temple

Zen Temple in the Arashiyama district.
User rating: 82/100 (327 votes)
Visited by: 657 users

8 Toei Eigamura

Theme park and film set combined.
User rating: 77/100 (144 votes)
Visited by: 318 users

9 Sagano Railway

Nostalgic sightseeing train through a scenic valley.
User rating: 82/100 (34 votes)
Visited by: 78 users

10 Hozugawa Cruise

Scenic boat ride down a river towards Arashiyama.
User rating: 80/100 (9 votes)
Visited by: 26 users

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One of Kyoto's most popular hostels. A ten minute walk from Kyoto Station.
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