Best around Kyoto Spot List

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