Sightseeing
天桥立
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
西芳寺
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
岚山
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
北野天满宫
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
上賀茂神社
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
大德寺
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōLarge Zen temple complex.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
比睿山
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
三千院
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
龙安寺
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
鞍马寺
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
贵船神社
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
仁和寺
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
修学院离宫
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
金阁寺
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
醍醐寺
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
东福寺
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
伏见稻荷大社
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
圆山公园
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
八坂神社
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
真正极乐寺(真如堂)
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
禅林寺
48 EikandōchōOne of Kyoto's most famous autumn color
知恩院
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
平安神宫
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardModeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
青莲院
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōA Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
高台寺
526 ShimokawarachōBuilt in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
哲学之道
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
祇园
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
南禅寺
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.