Top Trails and Hikes in Kyoto

🥾 Trails and Hikes in Kyoto

• Fushimi Inari shrine hike — A walk through thousands of torii gates up and around Mount Inari.
• Philosopher’s Path walk — A peaceful canal-side walk under cherry trees and past temples.
• Arashiyama bamboo grove walk — A short, iconic walk through a thick bamboo forest.
• Kurama to Kibune river hike — A mountain trail through forest and villages between two mountain temples.
• Gion evening walk — A stroll through lantern-lit alleys, tea houses, and the geisha district.
• Pontocho alley walk — A narrow alley along the river lined with restaurants and bars.
• Kiyomizu-dera to Yasaka route — A walk through the Higashiyama preservation district to Yasaka Shrine.
• Sagano Romantic Train route — A scenic train journey rather than a hike, with views of the Hozu River.
• Nishiki Market food walk — A tasting route through the kitchen, with pickles, sweets, and seafood.
• Pontocho canal stroll — An evening walk along the narrow alley and river restaurants.
• Higashiyama district walk — A route through preserved streets, temples, and traditional shops.
• Kyoto Imperial Palace loop — A walk around the outer walls and gardens of the former palace.
• Tetsugaku-no-michi sakura walk — Same as Philosopher’s Path, a spring cherry-blossom walk.
• Kinkakuji to Ryoan-ji route — A walk between the Golden Pavilion and the famous rock garden.
• Ninenzaka to Sannenzaka walk — A stone-paved route with traditional buildings near Kiyomizu-dera.
• Pilgrim trail to Kurama — A steep trail through cedar forest to Kurama-dera temple.
• Kibune village riverside walk — A walk along a small river with platforms for dining above the water.
• Ohara village walk — A rural walk through a village known for gardens and temples.
• Kamo River cycling path — A flat riverside path popular for cycling and jogging.
• Arashiyama to Daikaku-ji walk — A walk through bamboo groves and temples to a historic Zen temple.