Best around Kyoto Spot List

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 entire place has a classic feel. This public bath is filled with unrivaled nostalgia

A classical red brick building

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

The beloved boathouse of Ryoma Sakamoto

A Cultural Procession to Celebrate the More Than 1000 Year History of Kyoto

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Enjoyable for all ages, offering everything from food, general goods, and fashion

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

Search for your favorite aroma

Where the guardian buck and doe are enshrined

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

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

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

Renowned for its famous Somei spring water and bush clover flowers

Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden

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.

An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage

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 oldest shrine in Kyoto