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