Best around Kyoto Spot List

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

Famous for the bell that angered Ieyasu

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

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

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

A beautiful temple like the Pure Land itself that illustrates the prosperity of the Fujiwara regency during the late Heian Period.

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

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.

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

An adventure full of thrills

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

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

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

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu