Best around Kyoto Spot List

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

Get up close and personal with a Japanese macaque

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

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

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

Experience the charm of The Tale of Genji using all five senses

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

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 where a scholar lived a secluded life

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

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