Sightseeing
Amanohashidate
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
Temple Saihoji
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
Santuari Kitano-temmangū
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōLarge Zen temple complex.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
Mount Hiei
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
Temple Sanzen-in
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
Kurama-dera
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
Santuari de Kifune
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
Vila Imperial de Shugakuin
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
Temple Daigo-ji
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
Santuari Fushimi Inari-taisha
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
Parc Maruyama
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
Santuari Yasaka
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
Less famous temple known for its autumn colors.
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Temple Shinsho Gokurakuji (Shinnyodo)
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
Temple Eikando Zenrinji
48 EikandōchōOne of Kyoto's most famous autumn color
Chion-in
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
Santuari Heian
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardModeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōA Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
Temple Kōdai-ji
526 ShimokawarachōBuilt in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Philosopher's Walk
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
Gion
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
Temple Nanzen-ji
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.