Best around Kyoto Spot List

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

Packed full of nutrients from plants from Japan and China

The homeland of a goddess at Ise Grand Shrine, located in the old Tango Province

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

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

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.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

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.

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

For centuries, Nishiki Market has been known and loved as Kyoto's kitchen.

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

A movie theater and 130 specialty stores in the Kyoto Station area

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.

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden