Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

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.

The oldest shrine in Kyoto

Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

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

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

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

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 scattered fallen leaves in autumn are beautiful

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

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.

The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival