Best Temples around Kyoto Spot List

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

The main temple of the Shingon Sect of the Daigo School of Buddhism that stretches across Mt. Daigo. Famous for its cherry blossoms, Hideyoshi Toyotomi used to hold spring parties here to enjoy the trees when they are in bloom.

The scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

A Tendai sect temple with the magnificent natural monument, Yoryu no Matsu

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

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

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.