4 places curated from 10 travel vlogs โ the more a spot gets mentioned, the higher it ranks
A street known for keeping the original appearance of its many tea houses, and a famous spot for seeing geisha and maiko. Photography is banned here, so follow the local rules.
A shrine listed among the highlights of the Higashiyama area.
The area around the Shirakawa River on the north side of Gion. A riverside walk here offers a peaceful escape from the crowds.
A traditional Japanese sweets shop the host visits every time he is in Kyoto. It is most famous for kuzukiri noodles dipped in a sweet syrup.