Kyoto is an ultimate bucket list destination and an undeniable must-visit place in Japan. With its quiet mysterious temples, sublime gardens, colorful shrines and narrow yokocho (back alleys) full of traditional Japanese houses and Zen gardens, it is one of the most culturally rich cities in the world. There are so many sites to visit in Kyoto that you could spend months, if not years, exploring every single temple, trying the variety of Japanese cuisine and learning about the history of this city that used to be Japan’s capital for almost 1000 years. Top things to do in Kyoto