A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones
Two different windows overlooking a garden
Featuring a garden created by Motonobu Kano
The oldest shrine in Kyoto
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.
The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.
Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor
A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature
Blessed with knowledge by Monju
Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.
Enjoy Diverse Cherry Blossom Trees From Multiple Angles
A shopping spot with all the top brands
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.
Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state
Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple
Enjoy views in every season
The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”
Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman
The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens
Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights