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Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau

Kyoto Chamber of Commerce & Industry Bld Karasuma-Ebisugawa, Nakagyo-Ku 604-0862

Why Choose Our Destination?

Welcome to Kyoto Convention & Visitors Bureau.The longest city to dominate Japan for a millennium was Kyoto, which makes it unique. During those formative years when Japanese culture was developing and being perfected, she was the centre of attention. Fascinate your clients with an invitation to delve into Japanese heritage, and discover the spirit that keeps Kyoto household names at the forefront of emerging technologies.

Distance from airport

  • Osaka Itami International Airport (ITM)

    26.72 mi. from city center

  • Kansai International Airport (KIX)

    57.17 mi. from city center


Local Attractions

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

Historical landmark
This Buddhist temple is built on an site that throughout history was used to leave the bodies of people that had no relatives or friends to bury or cremate them. The temple's graveyard contains the graves of at least 8,000 unknown people. A ceremony dedicate to these people is held on 23rd August each year and involves the lighting of 1,000 candles.
Sagatoriimoto Adashinocho 17
Ukyo-Ku
Kyoto, JP
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Daitokuji Temple

Historical landmark
This Buddhist temple was completed in 1319. It is one of the most important Zen temples in Japan.
Murasakino Daitokujicho 53
Kita-Ku
Kyoto, JP
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Chionin Temple

Historical landmark
The huge Sanmon gate of this Buddhist temple was made even more famous by Hollywood's Last Samurai film. The Main Hall is large enough to seat 1,000 pilgrims. The gardens that run up the hillside are also worth a stroll.
400 Rinka-cho
Higashiyama-Ku
Kyoto, JP 605-8686
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Eikando Temple

Historical landmark
This Buddhist temple is one of Japan's most famous maple viewing sites and is especially popular in autumn when the leaves turn red. The temple has a pagoda on the hillside and it offers stunning panoramas of the city.
Eikandocho 48
Sakyo-Ku
Kyoto, JP
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Daigoji Temple

Historical landmark
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. This Buddhist temple is said to house the oldest timber building in Kyoto, its impressive five-storey pagoda. The temple is also a very popular cherry blossom viewing spot each April.
Kyoto, JP
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Fushimi Inari Grand Shrine

Historical landmark
Fushimi Inari Shinto shrine is one of the oldest in Kyoto. It enshrines the god of good harvests and successful business. The shrine is particularly popular during New Year celebrations. It is famous for the thousands of vermilion torii gates that create tunnels up the mountainside. The climbing to the upper shrines makes for a fun morning or afternoon activity.
Kyoto, JP
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Daikakuji Temple

Historical landmark
A former detached palace of emperor Saga in the 9th century. It became a Buddhist temple in 876 A.D. The temple and its scenic Osawa pond is one of Kyoto's most popular moon viewing sites. The September harvest moon is said to be the most beautiful.
4 Sagaosawacho
Ukyo-Ku
Kyoto, JP
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Fushimi Sake Warehouses

Historical landmark
Fushimi is the centre of Kyoto sake crafting. It is blessed with crystal clear water, which is essential to cultivate the rice and to brew the sake. The historic area is a delight viewed on foot and from the boats that traverse the waterways. Enjoy sake museums and sake tasting experiences.
Kyoto, JP
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