Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa
A temple associated with Heian-era poet Ariwara no Narihara
Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple
The Naritasan Shinshoji Temple has attracted many worshipers for more than 1,000 years. There are many assets designated as an Important Cultural Properties on its vast temple grounds.
An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.
One of the last temples to prohibit entry to women
Famous for its majestic, moss-covered garden
Make your wishes at Nariai-ji Temple
A temple famous for its Bone Buddhas
A Nichiren Buddhist temple housing Kishimojin (Hariti), the deity of easy childbirth. Steeped in nature, Kishimojin-do has been a popular site for viewing cherry blossoms since the Edo period (1603-1868).
An elegant temple with a Japanese rock garden and wonderful autumn foliage
Tadao Ando designed this temple's main hall
Stroll along the heart-shaped pond in the garden
The Osawa-no-ike Pond is famous for its cherry blossoms and moon-viewing pavilion
Enjoy the burning red foliage in autumn and the cherry blossoms and rhododendrons in spring
The historic, symbolic spot of Namba. Always popular with tourists
Flowers blossom throughout the seasons at this temple, also known as “The Flower Temple”
Zojo-ji is one of the seven Daihonzan (head temples) of Jodo-shu Buddhism and contains many designated Cultural Properties. It is also where the souls of the Tokugawa clan are mourned.
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.
Indulge in tea while gazing at the garden