Best around Kyoto Spot List

Learn about sake brewing

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.

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

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

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

Tour the distillery where Japan's first malt whisky was created

Inherit Hikaru Genji's luck in love

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

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

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.”

Autumn colors light up the moss garden in this temple's garden of enlightenment

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.

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

Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple

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 beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto