Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

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

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Enjoy a 2km Path of Blooming Yoshino Cherry Trees Along a Canal

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.

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

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Enjoy views in every season

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

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

A classical red brick building