Most reviewed Religions in Kyoto

Explore the city's most talked-about destinations, sorted by the number of reviews. The higher the position on the list, the greater the number of reviews for each place. Discover the pulse of Kyoto through these extensively reviewed and popular spots. This list contains 139 places from Religion category.

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Kiyomizu-dera image
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Kiyomizu-dera
Buddhist temple
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
4.50 (51.9K reviews) (~3.72 km from centre)
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Kinkaku-ji
Buddhist temple
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
4.50 (51.3K reviews) (~3.88 km from centre)
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Yasaka Shrine
Shinto shrine
This Shinto shrine was erected in 656 A.D. & is home to one of the most famous festivals in Japan.
4.40 (26.2K reviews) (~2.9 km from centre)
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To-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
4.50 (15.4K reviews) (~3.01 km from centre)
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Kitano-tenmangu Shrine
Shinto shrine
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
4.40 (14.1K reviews) (~2.83 km from centre)
Sanjūsangen-dō (Temple of thirty-three bays) image
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Sanjūsangen-dō (Temple of thirty-three bays)
Buddhist temple
This iconic Buddhist temple is known for its 1,001 life-sized wooden statues of the goddess Kannon.
4.60 (13K reviews) (~3.14 km from centre)
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Heian-jingu Shrine
Shinto shrine
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
4.30 (13K reviews) (~3.35 km from centre)
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine image
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Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Shinto shrine
Legendary 2,000-year-old shrine & excavation site set in a tranquil, riverside forest.
4.40 (12.1K reviews) (~4.2 km from centre)
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple image
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Serene Buddhist temple complex with a 76m-long hall, one of the largest wood buildings in the world.
4.50 (10.2K reviews) (~2.13 km from centre)
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Nanzen-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
4.50 (10.2K reviews) (~4.34 km from centre)
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Tōfuku-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage.
4.40 (9.1K reviews) (~4.28 km from centre)
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Ryōan-ji
Buddhist temple
On the scenic grounds of this 15th-century temple is a famous Zen rock garden & a yudofu restaurant.
4.40 (8.8K reviews) (~3.97 km from centre)
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Kōdai-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Serene setting with a Buddhist temple & gardens, plus tea houses & seasonal light festivals.
4.40 (8.1K reviews) (~3.21 km from centre)
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Kenninji Temple
Buddhist temple
Historic, ornate Buddhist temple with a traditional Zen garden, tea ceremonies & colorful murals.
4.50 (7.7K reviews) (~2.56 km from centre)
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Eikan-dō Temple
Buddhist temple
Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.
4.60 (7.7K reviews) (~4.37 km from centre)
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Seimei Shrine
Shinto shrine
Serene shrine dating back to the 11th century with a collection of amulets & a Japanese garden.
4.30 (6.8K reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)
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Ninna-ji
Buddhist temple
This historic Buddhist temple featuring picturesque gardens & a 5-story pagoda was founded in 886.
4.40 (6.6K reviews) (~3.99 km from centre)
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Chion-in Temple
Buddhist temple
Expansive 17th-century temple headquarters of Jodo Shu Buddhism with gardens, events & services.
4.50 (6.6K reviews) (~3.23 km from centre)
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Mikane-jinja Shrine
Shinto shrine
Busy city shrine dedicated to luck & monetary blessings in compact quarters.
4.30 (6.5K reviews) (~0.86 km from centre)
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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Buddhist temple
Temple dating to the 16th century & headquarters of the Hongwanji sect of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.
4.40 (4.8K reviews) (~1.82 km from centre)
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