Travel Destinations in Kyoto

Philosopher's Path

A serene canal-side walking path in Kyoto lined with cherry trees, connecting Ginkaku-ji and Nanz...

Pontocho

A Narrow Lantern-Lit Alley of Traditional Dining Along the Kamo River

One of Kyoto's most atmospheric streets, a narrow lantern-lit alley running along the Kamo River ...

Ryoan-ji

Ryoan-ji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple renowned for its enigmatic rock garden, one of the finest exam...

Sagano Bamboo Grove

An iconic pathway through towering bamboo stalks in the Arashiyama district, widely regarded as o...

Sagano Scenic Railway

A Scenic Open-Air Train Ride Through the Hozukyo Gorge

A 25-minute open-air sightseeing train running along the Hozu River gorge between Saga and Kameok...

Saihoji (Kokedera)

The Enchanting Moss Temple Requiring Advance Reservation

A World Heritage Zen temple blanketed in over 120 varieties of moss, creating an ethereal green l...

Sanjusangendo

Hall of 1,001 Statues of Kannon

A breathtaking 120-meter-long hall housing 1,001 life-size gilded statues of the Thousand-Armed K...

Shimogamo Shrine

Ancient World Heritage Shrine in a Primeval Forest

One of Kyoto's oldest shrines and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, nestled within the ancient Tadasu...

Shugakuin Imperial Villa

An Imperial Garden Masterpiece with Sweeping Mountain Views

Built in the 1650s by retired Emperor Go-Mizunoo, this imperial villa features three terraced gar...

Tenryu-ji

Arashiyama's World Heritage Zen Masterpiece

A World Heritage Site and head temple of the Tenryu branch of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, renowned for i...

To-ji

Japan's Tallest Wooden Pagoda and Ancient Capital Landmark

A World Heritage Site founded in 796, home to Japan's tallest wooden pagoda at 55 meters and a be...

Tofuku-ji

Kyoto's Supreme Autumn Foliage Temple

One of Kyoto's Five Great Zen Temples, celebrated as the city's finest autumn foliage destination...

Togetsukyo Bridge

Arashiyama's Iconic Bridge Spanning the Katsura River

Yasaka Shrine

The Iconic Heart of Gion and Home of the Gion Matsuri

A vibrant Shinto shrine at the heart of the Gion district, renowned as the center of Kyoto's spec...