Best Visiting around Kyoto Spot List

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

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

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman