Best around Kyoto Spot List

The abbot’s chambers are surrounded by four gardens

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

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

An adventure full of thrills

The head temple of the Myoshin-ji Temple school of the Rinzai sect. It is Japan's largest Zen temple, with 46 sub-temples.

Ono no Komachi concealed herself here amongst the plum blossoms

Relax in a tranquil environment surrounded by bamboo

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

Occasionally open seasonally for cherry blossom, azalea, and fall leaves viewing

Experience the sensibility of an artist

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.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Check out the ”Sento Kuyo” ceremony on summer nights

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

A classical red brick building

Famous for its connection to Honen and it’s beauty in autumn

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

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

Famous for its strange festival, the Kurama Fire Festival

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path