Best Visiting around Kyoto Spot List

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

A Fire Festival that Marks the End of Summer

Artworks that blend in well with traditional Japanese houses are displayed

Established by Emperor Shirakawa during the Heian Period, the temple's name derives from the ingo (posthumous Buddhist name) of Yoshiakira Ashikaga, the second shogun of the Muromachi bakufu (Japanese feudal government headed by a shogun). While exploring the precinct, you'll find the graves of Yoshiakira and Masatsura Kusunoki, the busho (military commander) of Nancho (Southern Court) located next to each other. Masatsura was much respected by Yoshiakira even though he was an enemy general. During autumn, the maple leaves turn a striking red (visitors are not allowed to bring in a tripod stand or a unipod).

A base for exploring Kyoto by the Sea, including Kumihama Bay, Amanohashidate, and the Ine Funaya boathouses.

This market is completely packed with over 100,000 visitors

For people seeking beautiful hair

Feel the Summer Atmosphere in Kyoto as it Reverberates with the Sound of Japanese Instruments

This studio has started offering a new experience called the Maiko Location Photo Plan, where you can take a photo in front of a Kyo-machiya (townhouse in Kyoto) or in the Higashiyama area. To experience being a maiko, you can choose from a variety of gorgeous attire and wear traditional Japanese makeup using face powder and a water-soluble lipstick. Other popular plans include Couple Plan where you can take a photo with your partner wearing a kimono, and the Kids Maiko Plan for children aged five and over (height: 100 centimeters or more).

Lots to enjoy, lots of ways to enjoy it

Check out an Ageya (elegant-restaurant) of the red-light district from the Edo period

The orderly lineup of 1001 thousand-armed Kannon is superb

The head temple of the Shinshu Otani sect of Buddhism is located within walking distance from Kyoto Station. The local residents refer to it affectionately as ”Ohigashi-san.”

A tea ceremony sanctuary that started as a gathering of artists

The head temple of Jodo Shinshu Hongan-ji School and affectionately referred to as ”Onishi-san” in the Shichijo Horikawa district.

Be healed by the wabi-sabi of this Muromachi-period elegant garden that transcends space and time

See “Thunder of the Dragon” during special viewings

The Western Paradise of the Buddha Amida’s dazzling dream, a gold space that reflects upon a pond

With ancient living and meditation quarters