Best around Kyoto Spot List

Enjoyable for all ages, offering everything from food, general goods, and fashion

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.

Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden

Happiness arrives with the buzzing of bell crickets

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

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

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

The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

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.

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

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

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

Known by locals as “Kurodani-san”

A majestic temple and garden with beautiful Arashiyama in the background

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

Enjoy a relaxing walk down this magical path

The head temple of the Shingon Sect's Omuro School. Holding a long association with the Imperial Household, the temple is also well known for its late-blooming cherry trees called Omuro-zakura.