The best things to do in Kyoto

Kyoto has really many temples and shrines, but the ancient capital is not only about the old,
but can also offer trendy new experiences too, and Sharing Kyoto can guide you through it all.

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Winter in Kyoto is cold but actually great for sightseeing!
January and February are the coldest months in Kyoto, and you can even get to see snow here. But if you wear the right clothes, this period is great for sightseeing. If you want to know what to wear in January and February in Kyoto, and what to eat, look no further! We’re also going to say cheers with a glass of hot sake!
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It’s time to welcome the new year! The most interesting New Year’s Eve traditions in Kyoto!
Do you want to know what New Year’s traditions there are in Kyoto? If you want to know how the people of Kyoto spend the New Year, come join Vanessa as she finds out!
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Take the subway and see Kyoto! One day in Kyoto with subway one-day pass
By using the Kyoto Subway one-day pass you can travel freely in Kyoto and enjoy the sights, restaurants, and all the fun this city offers!
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5 Life-changing Zen Buddhist Temples in Kyoto
We at Sharing Kyoto have been to many Zen Buddhist temples, but this time we bring you the 5 that left the biggest impression on us.
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How to Get to Shijo Kawaramachi/Karasuma from Kyoto Station
The only guide you’ll need for getting to the downtown Shijo area from Kyoto Station – with pictures and all!

Exciting Kyoto

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A symphony of shrines and cuisine! Half-day itinerary around Shimogamo Shrine
Shimogamo Shrine is a place to meditate and relax, but you can also find some excellent restaurants around it, so here’s my Shimogamo Shrine itinerary for you all!
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Kyoto’s absolute top 20 Japanese gardens you must visit!
When in Kyoto, you have to visit Japanese gardens, so look no further for a list of the best rock and pond gardens!
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Ichijo-ji Area Guide – More than Just Ramen!
In this article, we’ll be looking at a half-day course around the awesome Ichijoji area!

Trendy things to do in Kyoto right now

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A one-day pilgrimage to the fancy food and culture mecca of Kyoto, Okazaki!
Heian Shrine, museums, and food are all great in Okazaki, so come, let’s be cultural for a day and enjoy life in Kyoto!
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Let’s collect goshuin temple stamps in Kyoto! Top 5 famous temple stamps
The calligraphic temple stamps you can receive at shrines and temples are great souvenirs. Here are the 5 most popular temple stamps in Kyoto!
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Timewarp places in Kyoto: atmosphere like old days
The most classic and traditional city― that might be what you think of when hearing of “Kyoto.” That’s absolutely true, but not only that. Kyoto has many places making us feel quite nostalgic.

Undiscovered Kyoto

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Vanessa’s tipsy excursion to the home ground of sake in Kyoto, Fushimi Chushojima!
You can find out a lot about sake in Fushimi Chushojima, and in this half-day excursion to this sake area of Kyoto you’ll find the best way to tour the distilleries!
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Hidden Kyoto: The 5 Most Relaxing Temples and Gardens in Kyoto
In this article, we look at five of the quietest and least crowded temples and gardens in Kyoto
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Popular things to do in Kyoto

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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple is an amazing off the beaten path temple with 1200 humorous statues
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Matsunoo Grand Shrine
God of sake breweries spiritually supports the people of Japan
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Kyoto Ceramic Art Association official Shop & Gallery - Kyoto Ceramic Center
See, touch, and feel Kyoto’s charm at the home of pottery in Kiyomizu at Kyoto Ceramic Center
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Unryu-in Temple
Unryu-in - A temple with a garden that brings you one step closer to enlightenment
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Grand Tour of Uji
Vanessa
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Spring in full bloom! Let’s go to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine’s Baikasai plum blossom festival!
Vanessa
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A festival where you can try lifting heavy rice cakes at Daigo Temple
Miyuki
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Experience a tea ceremony with real maiko and geiko!
Mika
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