Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

The head temple of the Rinzai sect's Tofuku-ji School, which has Japan's largest monastery and oldest San-mon gate. It is known as one of Kyoto's best places to view autumn leaves.

A garden enjoyed by many writers and artists

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

Featuring a wooden statue of a historical Shogun from the Ashikaga period

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

Here at Shoren-in Temple, Emperor Kanmu prayed for peace for the capital and buried a shogun statue inside its burial mound

Enjoy views in every season

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

The hermitage written about in ”Saga Nikki”

The roads are covered with colorful leaves in autumn

Experience the sensibility of an artist

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Now the oldest and most comprehensive botanical gardens in all of Japan

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

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

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property