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.
Gio-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Gio-ji, a quiet sub-temple of Daikaku-ji is located to the north of Arashiyama of Kyoto. Gio-ji is surrounded by trees and moss gardens, to offer tranquility.
Jonan-gu Shrine / Kyoto
Jonan-gu Shrine, located in the south of Kyoto station, offers the elegant atmosphere of the Heian aristocracy with beautiful garden and plum blossom.
Byodo-in Temple/ Kyoto-Uji
Byodo-in Temple (平等院), a world heritage site is located in Uji city, Kyoto,the capital of Japanese tea. The Phoenix Hall is featured on the back of 10 yen coin.
Umekoji Park (梅小路公園) / Kyoto
Umekoji Park,located in the east side of Kyoto station,is one of the biggest open grassy field in the city. You can enjoy many seasonal flowers.
Ginkaku-ji Temple (銀閣寺) / The Silver Pavilion
Ginkaku-ji,the Silver Pavilion, a UNESCO site, located at the end of the path of philosophy in Kyoto’s Higashiyama is famous for its unique dry sand garden.
Ramen restaurant with No name in Kyoto
There is no name or no sign, and no telephone number to contact, though this ramen restaurant in Kyoto has been very popular among ramen manias.
Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺) / Kyoto
Kennin-ji is of the best Zen Temple in Kyoto, located just south of Kyoto’s famous Gion geisha district. The temple has beautiful zen gardens and artworks.
Maruyama Park (円山公園) / Kyoto
Maruyama Park is behind Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District in Kyoto.The park is popular for both locals and visitors, specially when cherry trees bloom.
Senko-ji Temple (千光寺) / Kyoto
Senko-ji, a small zen temple, located on the Arashiyama mountainside that offers a panoramic view of the city of Kyoto, and some peace and quiet.
Tenjuan Garden (天授庵) / Kyoto
In the Nanzen-ji Temple’s grounds, a few steps away from the Sanmon-gate is the Tenjuan. In Autumn, the garden is colored with brilliant red autumn leaves.
The Sagano Scenic Railway/ Kyoto
The Sagano scenic train runs along the Hozugawa river to offer breathtaking landscapes. You can enjoy the scenic beauty of cherry blossoms, red maple trees.