Best around Kyoto Spot List

Known for its god that brings economic blessings

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”

Surrounded by the old-growth forest of Tadasu-no-Mori, the shrine has records that date back before Christ. It is also renowned as a spiritual place believed to bring good luck in romance.

Kudo-no-kami, the god of the kitchen, is enshrined here

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature

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

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.

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

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

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

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

Here at Shoren-in Temple, Emperor Kanmu prayed for peace for the capital and buried a shogun statue inside its burial mound

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

Refined, high-quality Japanese stationery and incense

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.