Best around Kyoto Spot List

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

Search for your favorite aroma

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

A Cultural Procession to Celebrate the More Than 1000 Year History of Kyoto

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

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.

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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.

A shopping spot with all the top brands