Best around Kinkakuji Temple, Kitayama Spot List

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Two different windows overlooking a garden

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

Renovated in April 2018, boasting a beautiful garden that changes its colour with the season, various artworks on site, Japanese-style guest rooms, a large public bath and free WiFi access, Ryokan Nenrinbo is nestled in the peaceful Kyoto mountains.

A Fire Festival that Marks the End of Summer

In the Kita Ward district of Kyoto, close to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, 香柏 金閣 鳳 - Kouhaku Kinkaku Otori features a garden, free WiFi and a washing machine. The property has garden views and is 1.2 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple and 2.9 km from Nijo Castle.

香柏 綴 - Kouhaku Tsuzure is conveniently situated in the centre of Kyoto and features free bikes. The Kitano Tenmangu Shrine and the Kinkaku-ji Temple are within 500 metres and 1.8 km of the holiday home, and free WiFi is provided.

Set right in the centre of Kyoto, less than 1 km from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kyoto MIRUZU RURI ANN offers air-conditioned accommodation with free WiFi and a flat-screen TV. This holiday home is 1.8 km from Nijo Castle and 2.

Situated in the peaceful Nishijin area, Miun offers a Japanese-style wooden accommodation. Kinkaku-ji Temple and Kitano Tenmangu Shrine are both within 15 minutes on foot.

A 2-minute walk from the Senbon Shakado Temple, Guesthouse Kioto offers free Wi-Fi, rental bicycles and a garden.

YUMEJI Vintage Villa is a holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kita Ward district, 600 metres from Kitano Tenmangu Shrine.

Kyoto Machiya Cottage karigane is a detached holiday home set in Kyoto in the Kyoto Region and is 2 km from Kinkaku-ji. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.

Nishijinkita Kitahagi-Ajisai - Vacation STAY 41942v is set in the Kita Ward district of Kyoto, 1.1 km from Kinkaku-ji Temple, 2.9 km from Nijo Castle and 3 km from Kyoto Imperial Palace.