Hirano Jinja, located in the northwest of Kyoto is an imperial family related shrine, one of the most popular spots in Kyoto for viewing cherry blossoms.
Genko-an Temple / Kyoto
Genko-an is a Zen temple with a tranquil garden in Takagamine of northern part of Kyoto city. It’s famous for its bloody ceiling and unique windows.
Honman-ji Temple / Kyoto
Honman-ji, a small temple, located in a quiet residential area, close to Shimogamo Shrine and the Kamo River has one of Kyoto’s finest weeping cherry trees.
Entsu-ji Temple / Kyoto
Entsu-ji Temple, located north of Kyoto is home to a beautiful dry garden with the borrowed scenery of the sacred Mount Hiei-zan.
Konpuku-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Konpuku-ji, located in northern Higashiyama of Kyoto is a quieter small temple, one of the most important historic site of Haiku, a Japanese style poetry.
Shisen-do Temple/ Kyoto
Shisen-do Temple, located in northern Higashiyama of Kyoto, a less-traveled part of the city offers a tranquil experience with its dry landscape garden.
Hosen-in Temple/ Kyoto
Hosen-in Temple, located in Ohara, is known for its blood-stained ceiling and peaceful and welcoming atmosphere with its stanning gardens and autumn colors.
Manshu-in Temple/ Kyoto
Manshu-in, a small temple in Higashiyama of Kyoto is known for its beautiful autumn color, to offer a fine dry garden, brilliant architecture and decorations.
The Kyoto Botanical Garden
The oldest botanical garden in Japan, located north of Kyoto city is a good place to enjoy seasonal scenery, especially cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Ichijoji-Shugakuin 1-day Autumn Trip
Ichijoji, a quiet outskirts of the city, is so peaceful and entertaining area to explore temples and shrines dotted across mountains in beautiful autumn colors.
Koetsu-ji Temple / Kyoto, Kitayama
Koetsu-ji, a Buddhist temple in the north west Kyoto, flourished as a village of artists, and the heart of tea ceremony was named after Honami Koetsu, a master of arts.
Yuki-Jinja Shrine (由岐神社) / Kyoto, Kurama
Yuki-Jinja, a quiet Momoyama-style shrine in moss-covered grounds, located in sacred Mt. Kurama on the north side of Kyoto. The Fire Festival is held on OCT 22.