Best around Kyoto Spot List

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

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

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

Two different windows overlooking a garden

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

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

The entire space is a work of art! An art museum designed by painter Insho Domoto

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

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

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

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

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

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms