Best around Kyoto Spot List

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

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

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

Pray for good health and matchmaking at this shrine built for subduing an epidemic

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

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.

A massive triple gate welcomes you to the head temple for the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Enjoy the greenery of the garden inside Nanzen-ji Temple at a boiled tofu store

These standard sweets are smooth and melt in your mouth

Take a snack break at this Japanese sweet shop’s tea house

Warabimochi on a bed of frozen roasted soybean flour and honey

A whimsical space reminding you of a western-style home from the Showa period

Enjoy the adorable shape of wheat gluten manju wrapped in bamboo leaves

Enjoy the fragrance and bitterness of matcha ice cream and brown sugar sweets fired in a direct-fire oven

The oyakodon (chicken and egg on rice) at this veteran shop is profound in its simplicity

A well-established Kyoto confection shop that’s perfect for those with a sweet tooth

Directly connected to Kyoto Station, this major complex facility contains hotels, department stores, specialized stores, restaurants, and theaters, offering various kinds of recreation.