Guidebook for 京都市
Sightseeing
Amanohashidate
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
Saihoji-hof
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
Kitano-temmangū hof
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōLarge Zen temple complex.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
Mount Hiei
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
Sanzen-in-hof
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
Kurama-dera
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
Kifune hálsstaður
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
Keisaraleg villa Shugakuin
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
Daigo-ji hof
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
Fushimi Inari-taisha hof
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
Shinsho Gokurakuji (Shinnyodo) hof
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
Eikando Zenrinji-templi
48 EikandōchōOne of Kyoto's most famous autumn color
Chion-in
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
Heian helgidómur
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardModeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōA Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
Kōdai-ji hof
526 ShimokawarachōBuilt in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Philosopher's Walk
Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
Gion
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
Nanzen-ji-templi
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.