Ninna-ji is one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The temple is famous for viewing late blooming cherry blossoms.
Nijo Castle (二条城) / Kyoto
The gorgeous style of Nijo castle, the world heritage is surrounded by green space and cherry, plum, maple, ginkgo trees lined along walking paths
Kinkaku-ji Temple, Golden Pavilion / Kyoto
Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto. The temple is covered in gold leaf and Its reflection on the water is striking.
A Snowy Kyoto Experience!
It snows in the city of Kyoto several times each winter, If you’re lucky enough to be in town when It snows for the magical transformation of snowy Kyoto.
Kawai-Jinja Shrine (河合神社) / Kyoto
Kawai-jinja Shrine is within the grounds of Shimogamo Shrine. The Shrine has a reputation for beauty, and you will see women wishing to be more beautiful.
Eikan-do Temple (永観堂) / Kyoto, Higashiyama
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.
Go to see Maiko and Geisha in Kyoto!
The Geisha and Maiko are the successors of the beauty of Kyoto. They entertain guests with Japanese traditional performances. You may see them in Gion, Kyoto.
Autumn colours: maple leaf viewing spots in Osaka/Nara/Kyoto
Japan is also famous for autumn colour. the best viewing spots for maple leaves with historical site in Kansai area including famous spots to hidden spots.
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.