Tourist Attractions

Kyoto

Area	Sightseeing	Admission	Remarks
Kyoto	Fushimi Inari Taisha	Free	Iconic shrine famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates winding up the mountainside; open 24 hours.
	Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion)	Paid (Approx. RM15)	A Zen temple covered in gold leaf with a stunning reflection on its surrounding pond.
	Kiyomizu-dera Temple	Paid (Approx. RM15)	UNESCO World Heritage temple with a famous wooden stage offering panoramic views over Kyoto.
	Arashiyama Bamboo Grove	Free	Towering, otherworldly bamboo pathway — one of Kyoto’s most photographed spots.
	Nijo Castle	Paid (Approx. RM40)	Former shogun residence famous for its “nightingale floors” that squeak to warn of intruders.
	Gion District	Free	Kyoto’s historic geisha district, lined with traditional wooden machiya houses.
	Nishiki Market	Free (Food extra)	Known as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” — a covered market street packed with local food stalls and snacks.
Uji	Byodo-in Temple	Paid (Approx. RM21)	UNESCO World Heritage temple whose Phoenix Hall is famously depicted on the Japanese 10-yen coin.
	Ujigami Shrine	Free	The oldest extant shrine building in Japan, dating back to the 10th century; a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
	Uji Tea Street & Riverside	Free (Tea tastings extra)	Japan’s birthplace of matcha — a scenic riverside walk lined with historic tea shops and cafés.
Amanohashidate	Amanohashidate View Land	Paid (Approx. RM30)	South-side chairlift/monorail up to the famous “matanozoki” (upside-down, between-your-legs) view, where the pine-covered sandbar appears to rise into the sky like a dragon.
	Kasamatsu Park	Paid (Approx. RM25–30)	The north-side counterpart to View Land, reached by cable car or chairlift, with its own matanozoki viewpoint over Miyazu Bay.
	Amanohashidate Sightseeing Boat	Paid (Approx. RM25–35)	A roughly 12-minute scenic cruise across Miyazu Bay, running alongside the pine-tree sandbar — seagulls often fly alongside and can be hand-fed.
	Chionji Temple	Free	One of Japan’s three great temples of wisdom (Monju), located right by Amanohashidate Station.