Best around Kyoto Spot List

A Japanese crepe specialty store using Kakegawa matcha

Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains

Refined, high-quality Japanese stationery and incense

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

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

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

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

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.

Take a relaxed trip around Ine Bay by boat

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses