World Heritage Sites
17 temples, shrines, and castles are registered as Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto in the category of cultural World Heritage Sites. (This includes one site partially located in Shiga Prefecture.)
Temples and shrines
Kyoto has enjoyed a history of over 1,000 years as a thriving city, and many historic structures still remain. Including more than 2000 temples and shrines, Kyoto has a great number of renowned sightseeing spots.
Galleries and museums
At the many galleries and museums in the area, visitors can learn about and enjoy not just Japan's traditional arts but also its modern art.
Festivals and traditions
The three major festivals of Kyoto are among the many traditional festivals held throughout the year, and recent years have seen many international students take part.
Travel + Leisure The World's Best Awards 2015
One of the world's leading travel magazines "Travel + Leisure" conducted a reader survey to rank the "World's Best City". Since 2012, Kyoto has been highly ranked and was ranked #1 for two years in a row in 2014 and 2015.
(Reference) About "Travel + Leisure" magazine, and "World Best Award"
"Travel + Leisure" magazine sells nearly a million travel magazines monthly. It is said to have a strong influence worldwide. "World Best Award" began the same year as this magazine in 1995, and readers vote for the world's top cities, hotels, cruses, travel agencies, and airlines by category.
Refer to STUDYKYOTO MAGAZINEs as well!
- »Free Entry to Kyoto’s Museums & Heritage Sites? For Kyoto’s International Students, yes!
- »“Enjoy Kyoto”: Exploring the city together with Kyoto’s free newspaper
- »A trip through history in Kodai-ji Temple’s extensive gardens
- »Kyoto’s Student-Produced Festival, Kyoto Intercollegiate Festa
- »Dancing in a Japanese University Dance Circle
Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Guide
To learn more about tourism opportunities in Kyoto, have a look at the Kyoto Prefecture Tourism Guide.
