Sightseeing
天橋立
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
西芳寺
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
嵐山
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
延光寺
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
北野天満宮
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
上賀茂神社
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
大徳寺
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōLarge Zen temple complex.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
比叡山
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
三千院
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
龍安寺
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
鞍馬寺
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
貴船神社
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
仁和寺
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
金閣寺
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
醍醐寺
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
東福寺
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
伏見稲荷大社
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
円山公園
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
八坂神社
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
真正極楽寺(真如堂)
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
禅林寺(永観堂)
48 EikandōchōOne of Kyoto's most famous autumn color
知恩院
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
平安神宮
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardModeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
青蓮院門跡
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōA Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
高台寺
526 ShimokawarachōBuilt in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
哲学の道
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
ギオン
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
南禅寺
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.