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| Rank | Attraction | Rating | Reviews | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arashiyama Park | 5.0 | 27,513 | Famous Bamboo Grove, Tenryu-ji Temple, Moon Crossing Bridge, and stunning fall colors |
| 2 | Chion-in | 5.0 | 661 | Main temple of Jodo Buddhism with massive two-story gateway and impressive main hall |
| 3 | Fushimi Inari Shrine (Fushimi Inari Taisha) | 5.0 | 34,803 | Thousands of iconic red torii gates winding through forested mountain trails |
| 4 | Gion Corner | 5.0 | 19,901 | Seven traditional Japanese performing arts under one roof in the Gion entertainment district |
| 5 | Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) | 5.0 | 31,091 | UNESCO World Heritage Site with gleaming gold tiers reflected in serene lake |
| 6 | Kiyomizu-dera Temple | 5.0 | 27,573 | Ancient Buddhist temple with classic red pagoda and sweeping hilltop views over Kyoto |
| 7 | Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) | 5.0 | 6,885 | Former royal residence until 1868 with beautiful landscaped gardens and rich history |
| 8 | Nijo-jo Castle | 5.0 | 21,969 | UNESCO World Heritage castle from 1603 with Ninomaru Palace and fine Japanese artworks |
| 9 | Byodo-in Temple | 5.0 | 4,203 | UNESCO World Heritage Site featured on the 10-yen coin with stunning Phoenix Hall |
| 10 | Nishiki Market | 5.0 | 6,873 | Over 100 shops selling fresh seafood, local delicacies, and traditional Kyoto cuisine |
| 11 | Sanjusangen-do Temple | 5.0 | 18,340 | Impressive 400-foot hall housing 1,001 golden Buddhist statues of Kannon |
| 12 | Himeji Castle (Himeji-Jo) | 5.0 | 888 | Japan's most beautiful castle, UNESCO-listed White Heron Castle, perfect day trip |
| 13 | Heian Shrine (Heian Jingu) | 5.0 | 812 | Striking red Shinto shrine built in 1884, featured in Lost in Translation |
| 14 | Amanohashidate | 4.5 | 138 | One of Japan's "three most scenic views" - pine-covered sandbar resembling a bridge to heaven |
| 15 | Hosen-in Temple | 5.0 | -- | Serene Buddhist temple with 700-year-old pine tree and historic blood-stained ceiling |
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