Kamigamo shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto. The shrine is known for its Aoi Matsuri festival. The shrine is surrounded by stone walls and white earthen walls.
Kibune Shrine (貴船神社) / Kurama, Kyoto
Kibune shrine is located in a forested valley in the northern mountains Kurama, the headquarters of Kibune shrine. A hiking trail to Kurama Temple starts from.
Ohara Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) / Kyoto
Sanzen-in temple is located in the Ohara area, Kyoto. You can enjoy walking on the pass along maple and cedar trees ,a moss garden with a tranquil atmosphere.
To-ji Temple (Gokoku-ji) / Kyoto
To-ji Temple near JR Kyoto Station features a 53m-tall five-story pagoda and hosts a popular flea market on the 21st of each month.
Sanjusangen-do Temple (三十三間堂)/ Kyoto
Sanjyusangen-do Temple has 1001 Senju-Kannon statues (statues of “thousand-handed” goddesses of mercy) stand in the 120-meter-long main hall.
Chion-in Temple / Higashiyama, Kyoto
Chion-in temple is located in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. The temple is very famous for Sanmon gate, the largest wooden gate in Japan.
Nanzen-ji Temple / Higashiyama, Kyoto
Nanzen-ji Temple in Kyoto features a unique Japanese rock garden and a large brick aqueduct that runs through the temple grounds, making it a must-see spot.
Heian-Jingu Shrine / Higashiyama, Kyoto
Heian-jingu Shrine, built in Kyoto in 1895, features a beautiful garden and is best known for its stunning cherry blossoms in spring.
Daigo-ji Temple (醍醐寺)/ Yamashina, Kyoto
Daigo-ji, A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the five-storied pagoda is the oldest wooden structure in Kyoto. It’s particularly beautiful in the autumn season.
Mii-dera Temple (三井寺) / Otsu, Shiga
Mii-dera is originally the main inner temple of the Tendai-jimon sect. it became an independent temple on the mount Hiei-zan in 13th century. This temple is also famous for its cherry blossoms (1,500 cherry trees on the grounds)
Ishiyama-dera Temple (石山寺) / Otsu, Shiga
Ishiyama-dera in Shiga features beautiful seasonal flowers, including cherry blossoms, and is home to many historical and culturally significant treasures.
Iwafune Shrine/ Hidden spiritual power spots 2
Iwafune Shrine houses a huge 12 meter high and 12 meter deep rock. Japanese mythology says that “Nigihayashi no Mikoto” (the grandson of the Sun Goddess)