Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

The Kyoto National Museum houses many artworks and cultural properties of Kyoto dating from the Heian period (794-1185) to the Edo period (1603-1868).

The symbol and picturesque area of Arashiyama

A shrine to the south of the imperial palace for gods who offer directional protection

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

A famous shrine that plays a central role in the Gion Festival

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

For those who want to succeed like Hideyoshi did

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 abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

A movie theater and 130 specialty stores in the Kyoto Station area

Packed full of nutrients from plants from Japan and China

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

A temple located in the holy mountain of Kurama in Kyoto. Minamoto no Yoshitsune is said to have trained here, and visitors can feel the vibrant energy of nature and the universe.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”