Utoro Travel Guide
Kyoto
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Things to do
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto and Nara UNESCO Highlights Full-day Tour From Osaka
Osaka/Kyoto: Arashiyama, Nara & Fushimi Inari Shrine w/Lunch
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Kyoto: Arashiyama Bamboo, Temple, Matcha, Monkeys, & secrets
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Other neighbourhoods around Utoro
Fushimi Ward
You might enjoy the monuments while in Fushimi Ward. Fushimi Inari Shrine is a notable sight, and you can get around town at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to see more of the city.
Minami Ward
Travellers choose Minami Ward for its ample dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Nishioji Station or Jujo Station and check out top sights like To-ji Temple.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Higashikujo Nishisannocho and surrounding area, you can visit Fushimi Inari Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple.
Yamashina Ward
The restaurants and shopping are just a few things visitors like about Yamashina Ward. Bishamon-do Temple and Himukai-daijingu Shrine are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Higashino Station or Keihan Yamashina to get around the larger area.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Three-Year Slope.
Shimogyo Ward
Shimogyo Ward is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kyoto Railway Museum and Shijo Street. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Tanbaguchi Station or Umekoji-Kyotonishi Station.