Sightseeing
Koka
Rural city known as a homeland of the ninja.
Asuka
The cradle of the Japanese civiliza
tion.
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
天橋立駅
One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Osaka
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
Koyasan Nursery
36-5 KōyasanAtmospheric temple mountain.
西芳寺
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
嵐山駅
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Pleasant 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.
貴船神社奥宮
Kuramakibunecho Sakyo WardTown 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-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.
Heian Shrine
Modeled 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.
Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
鹿ケ谷寺ノ前町 左京区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.
京都国立博物館
527 ChayachōWell presented exhibitions on history and art.
三十三間堂
657 SanjūsangendōmawariTemple with 1001 human sized statues.
Higashiyama Ward
Preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera.
銀閣寺
GinkakujichōBeautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
清水寺
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
京都タワー
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōModern landmark of Kyoto.
京都駅
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto's futuristic railway station building.
Everything Else
東寺駅
Nishikujō Zaōchō Minami WardLarge temple with Japan's tallest pagoda.
Food Scene
Ogata
726 ShinkamanzachōKaiseki (Traditional Japanese) I was always satisfied.
竹屋町 三多
667-1 Kuenin MaechōKaiseki (Traditional Japanese) Kappo (Traditional Japanese)
Miyoshi
570-15 Gionmachi MinamigawaKappo (Traditional Japanese) Beef dishes Steak
Imanishiken
312 YokosuwanchōJapanese sweets
京やき肉よし田
Yokosuwanchō Shimogyo WardYakiniku (BBQ Beef) Horumon (BBQ Offel)
まんぞうハーツ
Kappo (Traditional Japanese), Udon, Izakaya (Tavern)
Kinkhao
447-2 InarichōThailand cooking, Thai Curry, Southeast Asian cuisine (and others)
Yamadaruma
459 InarichōYakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)
Kyoto Seikaen
川端町-11 下京区Chinese, Ramen
Tsurukimochi-Honpo
561 NishinomonchōSweets, Japanese sweets
お好み焼 鉄板焼 きむら
Okonomiyaki, Chow Mein Noodle, Teppanyaki
Obyan Cafe
Inaricho Shimogyo WardCafe, Bar, Western Cuisine