Best around Kyoto Spot List

The inner sanctuary is the oldest example of Shinto architecture in Japan

One of the Monzeki temples of the Tendai sect that enshrines the National Treasure Amida Sanzon (Amida Triad) statue in eternal tranquility.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

Take a trip around the picturesque view of one of Japan’s three famous sights

A Zen temple of the Rinzai School built in the scenic area of Arashimaya in Kyoto. It was built by Takauji Ashikaga in memory of the recently deceased Emperor Go-Daigo.

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

Have fun at a mountain villa that belonged to a samurai film actor

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

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.

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

A famous location for autumn leaves, connected to Kukai (Kobo-daishi)

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

A picture of life in Japan perfectly blended into nature