Murin-an villa and garden, located in the neighborhood of Nanzen-ji and Heian-jingu shrine is a wonderful place to relax or stroll the garden in all seasons.
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 Metasequoia Tree-lined Road/ Shiga
About 500 gigantic metasequoia trees lined along both side of the long straight road of 2.4 km, located in the north of Shiga create a magnificent scenery
Ankoku-ji Temple/ Hyogo
Ankoku-ji,a hidden temple, located in the north part of Hyogo, near by Kinosaki-Onsen offers a breathtaking scenery with bright Dodan-Tsutsuji Azalea in autumn
Shoju-in Temple/ Kyoto
Shoju-in, a small and quiet temple, located outskirt of Kyoto city is the most photogenic temple in Kyoto with its heart-shaped window and ceiling paintings
Tanzan Jinja Shrine/ Nara
Tanzan Jinja, on the hillside, located in the Sakurai mountains in Nara is a shrine well-known for its brilliant autumn colors and bright red buildings.
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.
Kinosaki Onsen (城崎温泉) / Hyogo
Kinosaki is a pleasant historical hot spring town, allows you to have a unique Japanese experience while strolling around in Yukata, and hot springs hopping.
Rakusai Chikurin Bamboo Park/ Kyoto
Rakusai Chikurin Bamboo Park is located in south-west of Arashiyama. You can see beautiful bamboo forest without the crowds like Arashiyama’s bamboo forest.
Wakanoura Bay/ Wakayama
Wakanoura bay, in Wakayama is a good choice for escaping to a less-known part of the Kansai area with rich scenic beauty, praised in the oldest Japanese poems.
Kimii-dera Temple/ Wakayama
Kimii-dera, an impressive temple with golden Buddhas, located in Wakayama is famous for its cherry blossoms, and the magnificent view of the Wakanoura Bay.