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Shōrenin Temple

88%Couple-Friendly

Shōrenin Temple is 88% Couple-Friendly

Shared strolls, veranda tea and spring-or-autumn night illuminations make a romantic date, and the flat paths let partners enjoy side-by-side without strenuous effort.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Romantic matcha on a centuries-old garden veranda

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Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art

88%Couple-Friendly

Kyoto City KYOCERA Museum of Art is 88% Couple-Friendly

Couples get a photogenic glass-ribbon entrance, quiet galleries for shared discovery, and a park-view café for lingering talks, making the museum a pleasant date stop.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Discover KYOTO's Hidden GEM Kyocera Museum, Flea Market and Old Cafes
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✨Discover art under Kyoto’s glass ribbon

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US$ 15.23
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Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari)

88%Couple-Friendly

Hozugawa River Boat Ride (Hozugawa Kudari) is 88% Couple-Friendly

Shared bench seating, cozy winter heated boats, and quiet stretches through maple-lined ravines create a romantic atmosphere, and ending in Arashiyama offers date-friendly cafés.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Hozugawa River Cruise - Exciting boat ride in Arashiyama, Kyoto 2023
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Hozugawa River Cruise Arashiyama Kyoto, October 30th, 2022
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Hozugawa River Cruise Arashiyama Kyoto, October 30th, 2022
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Kyoto's Most Breathtaking River Adventure! - Hozugawa Boat Ride (4K)
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Kyoto's Most Breathtaking River Adventure! - Hozugawa Boat Ride (4K)
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If You Come To KYOTO JAPAN You Should Try This ! ( Hozugawa River Cruises )
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If You Come To KYOTO JAPAN You Should Try This ! ( Hozugawa River Cruises )
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✨Glide hand-in-hand through Kyoto’s roaring rapids

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US$ 38.2
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Byodoin

88%Couple-Friendly

Byodoin is 88% Couple-Friendly

Couples enjoy romantic pond reflections, shared tea room, and photo spots; manageable size allows leisurely stroll and intimate time without child-oriented distractions.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Uji: 20 Mins from Kyoto, Off the Beaten Path Day Trip!  ⛩️🍵 Byodoin Temple & Matcha Snacks 💚
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Uji: 20 Mins from Kyoto, Off the Beaten Path Day Trip! ⛩️🍵 Byodoin Temple & Matcha Snacks 💚
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uji vlog 🇯🇵 a healing day trip from kyoto, byodoin temple, uji river, land of matcha 🍵
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เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น Uji, Kyoto เมืองแห่งมัชฉะ เที่ยววัด Byodoin ชมดอกซากุระ full bloom
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เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น Uji, Kyoto เมืองแห่งมัชฉะ เที่ยววัด Byodoin ชมดอกซากุระ full bloom
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UJI DAY TRIP FROM KYOTO (Eating matcha noodles, matcha grinding, Byodoin Temple) | Japan Diaries
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✨Romantic reflections at Phoenix Hall’s pond

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

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Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is 88% Couple-Friendly

Couples can share plum blossoms, maple illuminations, and tea in the paid gardens, enjoy quiet prayers and flea-market browsing, yet absence of evening dining on site limits date potential.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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JAPAN TRAVEL | Walking Tour Flea Market Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, KYOTO, JAPAN
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JAPAN TRAVEL | Walking Tour Flea Market Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, KYOTO, JAPAN
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[京都|Kyoto] "ずいき祭" 還幸祭|舞妓さんも激励する神輿の行列|Kitano Tenmangu Shrine "Zuiki Festival" (Vlog)[4K]
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[京都|Kyoto] "ずいき祭" 還幸祭|舞妓さんも激励する神輿の行列|Kitano Tenmangu Shrine "Zuiki Festival" (Vlog)[4K]
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✨Share matcha amid plum blossoms at Kyoto shrine

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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

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Nishi Hongan-ji Temple is 87% Couple-Friendly

Couples enjoy shared prayer, sunset walks under golden ginkgo, and affordable monk-led tours; quiet gardens and benches create romantic pauses with minimal crowding.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Nishi Honganji temple, the largest sect in Japan [Deep Japan] 西本願寺
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Nishi Honganji temple, the largest sect in Japan [Deep Japan] 西本願寺
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Kyoto 4K - Nishi Hongan-ji Temple Walking Tour #japanwalk #walkingtour #kyoto #japan
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✨Intimate dawn prayers and golden ginkgo paths

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Jojakkoji Temple

87%Couple-Friendly

Jojakkoji Temple is 87% Couple-Friendly

The mossy maple tunnel, mountaintop pagoda view, and tranquil halls create a romantic backdrop for shared photos and reflection. Steep steps demand coordinated walking but add adventure.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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✨Secluded pagoda views framed by autumn leaves

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Kyoto Botanical Gardens

87%Couple-Friendly

Kyoto Botanical Gardens is 87% Couple-Friendly

Couples can stroll under cherry trees, share a picnic basket, and view night illuminations; weekend crowds and few secluded corners take away a little privacy.

Recommended visit duration: 2-3 hours

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Kyoto Botanical Gardens in Japan | Beautiful Plum Blossoms and Scenery [4K]
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Golden Temple Kyoto | Botanical Garden | Kyoto Walking Tour
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Golden Temple Kyoto | Botanical Garden | Kyoto Walking Tour
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✨Romantic strolls under blooms and lights

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Pontocho Alley

87%Couple-Friendly

Pontocho Alley is 87% Couple-Friendly

Couples enjoy a romantic dusk walk, riverside kaiseki decks, and possible geiko sightings that suit dates. Crowds and pricey set menus mean booking early and budgeting carefully.

Recommended visit duration: 1-2 hours

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Kyoto's finest dining district, Pontocho
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Kyoto's finest dining district, Pontocho
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Exploring Pontocho and the Kamo River in Kyoto, Japan [4K]
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Pontocho Alley, a charming little street Kyoto, Japan packed with many dining option - walk video
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Pontocho Alley, a charming little street Kyoto, Japan packed with many dining option - walk video
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KYOTO, JAPAN 🇯🇵 [4K] Pontocho Alley — Walking Tour
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4K Japan Walk: Pontocho Alley in Kyoto, Japan
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4K Japan Walk: Pontocho Alley in Kyoto, Japan
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Restaurants Alley Kyoto Pontocho Street
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Restaurants Alley Kyoto Pontocho Street
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✨Lantern-lit riverside romance under geisha glow

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Ujibashi

86%Couple-Friendly

Ujibashi is 86% Couple-Friendly

Couples can walk hand in hand over the scenic bridge, watch sunset on the water, then duck into tea houses within minutes, creating a low-cost, romantic outing; rain shelter is limited, so nearly ideal.

Recommended visit duration: 1-1.5 hours

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✨Hand-in-hand on Japan’s oldest bridge

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