Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

A shopping spot with all the top brands

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

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

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

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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.

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The mountain villa where a scholar lived a secluded life

The main training center for Shingon Esoteric Buddhism with its iconic five-story pagoda, the key landmark of Kyoto's scenery. The temple is known as ”Daishi's temple.”

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

A pink tunnel that’s pleasant with greenery and water

Denim made using traditional methods

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto