Best around Kyoto Spot List

A thatched hut that stands in lush greenery

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

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Denim made using traditional methods

The Arashiyama Bamboo Forest in Kyoto, a favored tourist attraction among LIVE JAPAN readers, invites you to immerse yourself in an enriching cultural experience. Just a brisk 15-minute train ride and an additional pleasant 10-minute walk from Kyoto Station, this serene escape offers a stunning backdrop for unforgettable memories. Opt for a traditional rickshaw ride while adorning a traditional kimono, and revel in the exquisite views of the bamboo groves as you capture timeless photographs. This beautiful locale represents a fusion of Japan's natural splendor and historic traditions.

Quietly praying to the rakan statues on the hillsides

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Blessed with knowledge by Monju

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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.

An ancient temple with a beautiful garden, connected to Murasaki Shibibu

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

Fallen leaves on the road to the temple invite you to this high-status monzeki temple

A modern atmosphere infused with traditional Japanese beauty

A movie theater and 130 specialty stores in the Kyoto Station area(AEON MALL)

Two different windows overlooking a garden

These standard sweets are smooth and melt in your mouth

Partake of fine chocolat inside an elegant old Japanese-style home