Best around Kyoto Spot List

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

A mortuary temple for the imperial household

An adventure full of thrills

The head shrine of all the Tenman-gu shrines in Japan, affectionally called ”Kitano no Tenjin-san.” The shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane.

Kamigamo-jinja Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, founded during the mythical age. It is famous for its Aoi Festival (Kamo Festival) and is registered as a World Heritage Site.

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

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

The building and the interior itself are the display! Experience Kyoto's elegance

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

A guardian deity of water with miraculous virtue worshipped since ancient times. The shrine has been worshipped for better luck marriage by countless people through the ages, including nobles.

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.

Famous for its beautiful cherry blossoms and autumn leaves

The mountain villa of Minamoto no Toru, the model for Hikaru Genji

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

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

Packed full of nutrients from plants from Japan and China

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

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too