Kyoto has a number of public gardens and other green spaces affording visitors to relax, picnic, jog, stroll and to catch Rare Pokémon.
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.
The Holy land of Manga / Kyoto International Manga Museum
The first manga museum in Japan, the Kyoto International Manga Museum has 300,000 items. In the “Manga Expo” section, you can read translated popular manga.
Bitter and Sweet/ Matcha sweets (抹茶)
The Uji area in Kyoto has been a famous green tea production center. Matcha is powdered green tea and, is used in a wide variety of popular sweets.
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.
Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine (北野天満宮) / Kyoto
Kitano Tenman-gu enshrines Sugawara Michizane as the god or patron saint of scholarship. The shrine is famous for viewing plum blossoms and autumn leaves.
Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) / Kyoto
Shimogamo Shrine is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, is located at the junction of the Takano and Kamo rivers. The Aoi Matsuri is held every year 15th May.