Momoyama no misasagi, the tomb of the Emperor Meiji, located on the hill in the Fushimi area of southeastern Kyoto offer a fantastic view across the town.
Zuishin-in Temple/ Kyoto
Zuishin-in Temple, located in Yamashina, Kyoto is connected to the famous beauty and poet Ono no Komachi. The temple is also famous for its plum garden.
Kaju-ji Temple/ Kyoto
Kaju-ji Temple, located in Yamashina, is famous for its garden, to offer a peaceful getaway for those looking for a quiet retreat and the beauties of nature.
Bishamon-do Temple (毘沙門堂) / Kyoto
Bishamon-do Temple, located in Kyoto is one of the Tendai sect of Buddhism. Autumn leaves is very famous, and the temple’s grounds become colorful.
Tofuku-ji Temple (東福寺) / Kyoto
Tofuku-ji is a large Zen temple in Kyoto with unique and beautiful Zen gardens, is particularly famous for its spectacular autumn colors.
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.
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.
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.
Tofukuji/ A quieter Kyoto 1: Far from the Madding Crowds
Tofukuji covers a wide area and contains two main gardens and the Sanmon Gate is the oldest zen main gate in Japan. The temple is a quieter in September.
Kyoto 1day Highlight trip/ Fushimi-Inari to Kiyomizu-dera
If you only have 1 day to see around Kyoto, take a highlight trip from Fushimi-Inari to Kiyomizu-dera and stroll along the preserved historic streets to Gion.