Best around Kyoto Spot List

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

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

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

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.

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

The entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

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

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

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

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

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