Eikan-do temple in Kyoto has more than 1,100 years of history and is dedicated to “Amida”. The temple is also well-known as “Eikan-do in Maple Leaves”.
Enko-ji Temple / Kyoto
Enko-ji is located in northern Kyoto. It provides lovely views of greenery in summer and stunning autumn colours in late November.
A quieter Kyoto 6: A Temple filled with Raccoons!/ Tanukidani Fudo-in
Tanukidani Fudo-in is certainly be a temple that kids would enjoy. There are 250 steps to be counted, and tanuki to help you to keep count of the steps!
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine (石清水八幡宮) / Kyoto, Yawata
Iwashimizu Hachiman-gu Shrine is located on the top of Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata, Kyoto, a 30-minute walk uphill with bamboo forest and atmospheric surrounds.
Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) / Kyoto, Uji
Ujigami shrine is the oldest standing shrine in Japan. this tranquil shrine, surrounded by trees, is located on the banks of the Uji-gawa river in Kyoto.
Kozan-ji Temple (高山寺) /Kyoto, Takao
Kozan-ji Temple in Takao mountainous area, has the oldest tea field and Japan’s first manga. The area becomes very popular for a day hike and the autumn color.
Jojakko-ji Temple (常寂光寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
This mountainside Jojakko-ji was founded in 1596, is famous for autumn leaves. The temple has a quiet atmosphere, with small, attractive buildings and gates.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) / Kyoto
Kiyomizu-dera is one of the most famous temples in Kyoto, every year more than 5 million people visit, is famous for its wooden stage “Kiyomizu-no-butai”
Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine / Kyoto
Fushimi Inari-taisha is located on the mountain of Inari-san in Kyoto. The impressive tunnel of red torii gates is very popular among tourists from overseas.
Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Daikaku-ji Temple is located in the northern part of Kyoto, Sagano. It was originally built as the detached palace of Emperor Saga to enjoy the calm area.
Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺) / Kyoto, Arashiyama
Tenryu-ji is located in Arashiyama. Sogen-chi garden is a fine blend of aristocratic tradition and Zen culture, displaying the beauty of the four seasons.
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) / Kyoto, Higashiyama
Yasaka shrine is considered the guardian shrine of neighbouring Gion, is particularly popular for the first shrine visit of the new year and Gion festival.