Best around Kyoto Spot List

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

A Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect of Buddhism, world famous for its traditional rock garden.

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

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

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Handmade artisanal canvas bags that are study and built to last

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

A select shop with a wide selection of books and goods

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

The head shrine of all the Inari-jinja shrines across Japan. Its approximately 1,000 photogenic torii gates (an archway to a Shinto shrine) attract many visitors.

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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