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.
A quieter Kyoto 5 : North Higashiyama area/ Enko-ji, Shisen-do and Manshu-in
This area is a good place to wander around. Enko-ji. Shisen-do, Manshu-in and the Kitashirakawa area have an appealing, faded, past their prime atmosphere.
Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社) / Kyoto
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 has many buildings, including the five-storied 53 m tall pagoda. A popular flea market is held on the 21st of every 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
The great temple of Nanzen-ji temple in Kyoto has a distinctive Japanese rock garden and a large brick aqueduct that passes through the temple grounds.
Heian-Jingu Shrine / Higashiyama, Kyoto
A famous Shinto shrine featuring an excellent garden. Heian-jingu was built in Kyoto in 1895.
The most impressive sight to see is the spring cherry blossoms.
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.
Fushimi town/ A quieter Kyoto 4: Sake tasting
Fushimi town is developed as a castle town in the sixteenth century and is now best known for its sake production. It’s a nice place to visit after Fushimi Inari.