Best Tourist Spots In Kyoto-shi

Here're best Tourist Spots in Kyoto-shi. We released a ranking of reviews about Tourist Spots posted by travel influencers who have actually been to Kyoto-shi.

Review Ranking

1

Address:Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk.

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

2

Address:1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-551-1234

Hours:6:00-18:30

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

3

Address:55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:5 min walk from Yase Hieizan-guchi Station, 5 min walk from Yase Station. By bus, 50 min from Kyoto Station to Yase Station, then 7 min walk.

Tel:075-781-4001

The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

4

Toji Temple

13 Review

Address:1 Kujyo-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:15 min walk from Kyoto Station, or 10 min walk from Toji Station. By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Toji-mae.

Tel:075-691-3325

Hours:5:00-17:00

You can go to Toji Temple from the Kyoto station on foot. The fivefold pagoda is highest in Japan and a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Moreover, you can see a Shidare Zakura, a weeping cherry tree in spring. Illuminated cherry blossoms at night are very fantastic.

5

Address:7 Nakajimatobarikyu-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:20 min by bus from Kyoto Station (Hachijo Exit). 15 min walk from Takeda Station. 10 min by car or taxi from Kyoto Station, and free parking area is available.

Tel:075-623-0846

Hours:9:00-16:30

As for plum blossom in Kyoto, Jyonangu Shrine is famous. The weeping plum blossoms all over the garden and fallen camellia flowers are beautiful, and make us feel spring has come. I feel spring when I visit here.

6

Address:68 Fukakusayabunouchi-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:Just near JR Inari Station, or 5 min walk from Keihan Fushimi Inari Station. By bus, 15 min from Kyoto to Inaritaisha, then 7 min walk. By car, 20 min from Kyoto Minami IC.

Tel:075-641-7331

Hours:8:30-16:30

When going through under Sembon Torii, you can feel like to come into the mysterious another world. Here's a great spot you can feel the exotic Japanese atmosphere.

7

Address:180 Kibune-cho Kurama Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:5 min from Kifune-guchi Station of Eizan Train to 'Kifune', then walk 5 min.

Kifune Shrine changes its appearance in each season. From spring to summer, you can see the lively scenery of fresh green.

8

Address:15-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:7 min walk from Tofukuji Station. 1 min by car or taxi from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-561-4311

Hours:9:00-17:00

We cannot always see this flower purification fountain (Chozusha: a place for purification of your hands and mouth before you enter shrines or temples). And the flowers change every season. If you have a good chance to visit, I want you to see it.

9

Keage Incline

12 Review

Address:Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:3 min walk from Keage Station. By car or taxi, 20 min from Kyoto Station.

Many famous tourist spots become snow landscape in Kyoto. But, Keage Incline hardly ever be covered with snow, and its snow landscape can be seen only when it snows so much. So, I was very excited to be able to take this pictures.

10

Address:931 Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:30 min by bus from Kyoto Station. 5 min walk from Hakubai-cho Station. 25 min by car or taxi from Kyoto Station. Free parking area is available.

Tel:075-461-0005

Hours:5:00-18:00

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine 'Momiji Garden' is well known as a beautiful place of scarlet maple leaves. There're about 350 trees of around 400 years old and the new green sceneries make people feel quiet and refreshed in May.

11

Address:390-1 Kin'en-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 12 min from Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu-michi, then 3 min walk. By bus or taxi, 12 min from Kyoto Station, 7 min from Keihan Shijo Station.

Hours:9:00-17:00

I wrote my wish on a colorful ball at Yasaka Koshin-do Temple in Kyoto. It's a nice place my heart leaps up just looking at them. Your Instagram must be able to get many likes!

12

Sagano

7 Review

Address:Sagaogurayamatabushiyama-cho, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk, from Arashiyama Station

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

13

Address:Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:5min walk from Keihan Chushojima Station. Ride a boat near Benten Bridge across the Horikawa River.

Jikkoku-bune boat of Kyoto Fushimi commands the particularly beautiful scene of cherry blossom in spring. What's more, the scenery of the boat going between the cherry blossom raft which appears when they're out of bloom on the water surface, is amazing! People can enjoy this scenery for a while even after the cherry blossoms fall.

14

Address:13 Kotani-cho Ichijo-ji Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:35 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Ichijoji Sagari Matsu-cho, then 10 min walk. 15 min walk from Ichijoji Station. By car, 30 min from Kyoto Station.

Enko-ji Temple has become popular for its autumn colors. The beautiful green garden in summer becomes more beautiful with many colors in autumn. During the term of maple leaves falling, a red carpet will appear around the Jizo♡◎To take picture like a frame, you need to wait the timing people go away. But, the temple's attendant will tell you a good timing, so you can take picture like this!

15

Address:1 Kinkakuji-cho Kita-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By car, 25 min from Kyoto Higashi IC, 30 min from Kyoto Minami IC. By bus, 30 min from Kyoto Station to Kinkakuji Michi, then walk 5 min.

Tel:075-461-0013

Hours:9:00-17:00

A good sightseeing spot that you can appreciate the seasons and the history of Kyoto.

16

Address:526 Shimo-Kawaramachi Kodaiji Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:15 min walk from Keihan Gion Shijo Station. 20 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui, then 7 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-561-9966

Hours:9:00-17:30

Beautiful weeping cherry tree (Shidare Zakura) standing on the white sands of Hojo Garden of Kodai-ji Temple. We can see the beauty of Japan and tasteful atmosphere of Kyoto. The admission fee is 600 yen. It would be illuminated in that season.

17

Address:48 Eikando-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:15 min walk from Keage Station. By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station or 10 min from Sanjo-keihan Station to Nanzanji Eikando. Free parking area is available.

Tel:075-761-0007

Hours:9:00-17:00

Although Eikando could be very crowded with many tourists in the season of autumn leaves, you can see around calmly now in the fresh greens for there're fewer visitors. In the precinct of Eikando, you must see the beautifully curved Garyu-ro (Hallway Of Lying Dragon: named after its ceiling which is similar to a dragon's back).

18

Address:150-11 Yodoikegami-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk from Yodo Station

You can see the early cherry blossom Kawazu Zakura in Kansai Region not only in Kawazu. If you travel in Kyoto, you're encouraged to visit Yodo Waterway to see Kawazu Zakura. They dyes pink along the river. It becomes at its best in the middle of March. Why don't you come to feel spring?

19

Address:540 Ohara Koin-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 60 min from Kyoto Station to 'Ohara Bus Stop', then 10 min walk. By car, 20 min from Mano IC. There's no parking area, you can use toll parking lot nearby.

Tel:075-744-2531

Hours:8:30-17:00

Sanzen-in Temple is located at Kyoto Ohara where has the beautiful nature in each season. Its garden is covered with moss and you can leave the daily life in front of the beautiful and comfortable scenery. A lovely Warabe Jizo (a stone image with child face) makes us feel at ease.

20

Address:Higashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:1 min walk, from Higashiyama Station

Once you step into a small shopping street, you will find lots of cute lanterns. There are many renovated shops here, there are inns, and you can walk while having fun.

21

Address:68 Sagatenryu-ji Susukinobaba-cho Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Tel:075-881-1235

Hours:8:30-17:30

In the cool air of the early morning in late autumn. Can you find the beauty of the natural garden and how you should be? It's not bad to look for something 'lovely', but let's stretch your back at a simple place once in a while.◎A famous picture of Daruma and a ceiling picture of Dragon are also interesting. Visiting in early morning, you can see them without congestion.

22

Address:388 Shimizuyasakakami-machi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 20 min from Kyoto Station to Higashiyama Yasui, then 5 min walk. 15 min walk from Keihan Shijo Station. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

This slope where we can see Yasaka Pagoda, is very famous spot in Kyoto. It has the various atmosphere in each time. Specially, after the evening glow. many tourists get together to take pictures.

23

Address:Kitayama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Japan

Access:1 min walk, from Kitayama Station

Tel:075-724-2188

Hours:9:00-17:00

This museum is the first painting garden in the world. Michelangelo "The Last Judgment" is about 14m high! This place is a little far from Kyoto station.

24

Address:Daigohigashioji-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Tel:075-571-0002

Hours:9:00-17:00,9:00-16:30

A famous spot for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto. A festival 'Ho-taiko cherry blossom viewing parade' is held every year on the second Sunday in April. You shouldn't miss Sanboin's beautiful circuit style garden designed by Hideyoshi himself. Ho-taiko is an another name of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

25

Address:12 Goshonodan-cho, Shishigatani, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min by car or taxi from Jingu Maruta Machi Station

Tel:075-771-4040

Reikanji Temple in Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. From March 20th to April 4th, 2021, a special spring visit to enjoy beautiful camellias has begun. There are lots of highlights such as Hanatemizu, which has a cute contrast between dark pink and slightly pink near the entrance, and a lot of pink camellias spread on a carpet of green moss. The viewing period is limited, so if you are interested, please do so as soon as possible.

26

Address:Gion-machi Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:8 min walk, from Gionshijo Station

You can enjoy Gion-bayashi (traditional festival music), Yamahoko floats that are hardly seen, and food stalls! The main Shijo Street becomes pedestrian precinct from Horikawa to Higashi-Oji.

27

Address:Tsukurimichi-cho, Saga Tenryuji-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:Just near Randen Arashiyama Station

We'll fascinated with the beautiful Kyo-Yūzen designs in the daytime, and a forest of LED lights at night. It's a soft and elegant Kyoto world, so you're encouraged to visit once when you travel in Kyoto.

28

Address:59 Shimogamoizumikawa-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station to Shimogamo Shrine. 12 min walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station. By car or taxi, 20 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-781-0010

Hours:6:30-17:00

Light Festival in Tadasu no Mori by TeamLab is very popular annual event which has been held three times. We never get tired of looking at the forest and egg-shaped objects that change colors one after another. The procession projected on the screen are also very fantastic. It's going to be held till 9/2 in 2019.

29

Chionin

4 Review

Address:400 Rinka-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Tel:075-531-2111

Hours:9:00-16:30

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Kawai Shrine

4 Review

Address:59 Izumigawa-cho Shimogamo Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station. By bus, 30 min from Tadasu-no Mori, then 3 min walk. By car or taxi, 20 min from Kyoto Station.

Hours: 6:30-17:00

At Kawai Shrine, you can make up ema (votive picture tablet to write your wish) by your own cosmetics. They sell a beverage named 'Bijin Sui (Beauty Water)', it's nice place for people like beauty treatments. You can enjoy this lovely shrine even just looking around.

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Spots Famous For Art

Garden of Fine Art Kyoto

6 Reviews

This museum is the first painting garden in the world. Michelangelo "The Last Judgment" is about 14m high! This place is a little far from Kyoto station.

Randen Arashiyama Station

4 Reviews

We'll fascinated with the beautiful Kyo-Yūzen designs in the daytime, and a forest of LED lights at night. It's a soft and elegant Kyoto world, so you're encouraged to visit once when you travel in Kyoto.

Shimogamo Shrine (Kamomioya Shrine)

4 Reviews

Light Festival in Tadasu no Mori by TeamLab is very popular annual event which has been held three times. We never get tired of looking at the forest and egg-shaped objects that change colors one after another. The procession projected on the screen are also very fantastic. It's going to be held till 9/2 in 2019.

Stunning Views

Ruriko-in Temple

14 Reviews

The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

Sagano

7 Reviews

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Fushimi Jikkoku-bune Boat

8 Reviews

Jikkoku-bune boat of Kyoto Fushimi commands the particularly beautiful scene of cherry blossom in spring. What's more, the scenery of the boat going between the cherry blossom raft which appears when they're out of bloom on the water surface, is amazing! People can enjoy this scenery for a while even after the cherry blossoms fall.

Fashionable Spots

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

8 Reviews

I wrote my wish on a colorful ball at Yasaka Koshin-do Temple in Kyoto. It's a nice place my heart leaps up just looking at them. Your Instagram must be able to get many likes!

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Keage Incline

12 Reviews

Keage Incline, a famous spot for Kyoto insta, right from Keage Station! Two cute people who look good in kimono. I often see the bride and groom who took a picture before marriage, I recommend it!

Spots With Beautiful Flowers

Shōrin-ji Temple

14 Reviews

We cannot always see this flower purification fountain (Chozusha: a place for purification of your hands and mouth before you enter shrines or temples). And the flowers change every season. If you have a good chance to visit, I want you to see it.

Yodo Suiro Waterway

6 Reviews

You can see the early cherry blossom Kawazu Zakura in Kansai Region not only in Kawazu. If you travel in Kyoto, you're encouraged to visit Yodo Waterway to see Kawazu Zakura. They dyes pink along the river. It becomes at its best in the middle of March. Why don't you come to feel spring?

Fushimi Jikkoku-bune Boat

8 Reviews

Fushimi Ward, Kyoto City is a very tasteful place where you can enjoy the cherry blossom trees in full bloom and the ten stone boats of the houseboat. It is said that boat transportation was prosperous as it was known as one of the leading liquor stores in Japan during the Edo period, and the boat at that time was reproduced and operated as a sightseeing tour boat. The cherry blossoms are in full bloom, and the snowstorm and the petals floating in the river are also very beautiful.

Instagrammable Spots

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

8 Reviews

I wrote my wish on a colorful ball at Yasaka Koshin-do Temple in Kyoto. It's a nice place my heart leaps up just looking at them. Your Instagram must be able to get many likes!

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Garden of Fine Art Kyoto

6 Reviews

This museum is the first painting garden in the world. Michelangelo "The Last Judgment" is about 14m high! This place is a little far from Kyoto station.

Architectures

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

Nanzen-ji Suiro-kaku is a part of Biwa Lake Canal to bring the water to Kyoto from Biwa Lake. The beautiful arched bridges built of bricks considered the temple scenery and were designed in Meiji Era. They bring the water now in active service.

Keage Incline

12 Reviews

Many famous tourist spots become snow landscape in Kyoto. But, Keage Incline hardly ever be covered with snow, and its snow landscape can be seen only when it snows so much. So, I was very excited to be able to take this pictures.

Chionin

4 Reviews

Beautiful Townscape

Furukawacho Shopping Street

6 Reviews

A shopping street where colorful lanterns shine in the retro cityscape. I want to take a picture! This is a recommended spot for exploring the Higashiyama area.

Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)

5 Reviews

This slope where we can see Yasaka Pagoda, is very famous spot in Kyoto. It has the various atmosphere in each time. Specially, after the evening glow. many tourists get together to take pictures.

Ninenzaka Street

3 Reviews

There're tasteful houses standing along the slope, you can enjoy seeing the townscape of Kyoto just the same as you associate. Even Starbucks opens in Kyoto style. Now, this area is designated as Kyoto's important preservation district of historic buildings.

Restaurants

Walden Woods Kyoto

14 Reviews

A cafe named 'Walden Woods' with impressive lantern lights. The original style which has unified white interiors and no tables has become the center of attention just after it opened. Their homemade coffee and Chai Tea made one by one after ordered are very tasty!◎Open: 9:00-19:00 Irregular Holidays See the details in Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/waldenwoodskyoto/?hl=ja)

Saori

12 Reviews

Montblanc specialty store in Kiyamachi. The Montblanc that comes out of a sea urchin with a custom-made machine is artistic. Its thinness is 1 mm. This store is very popular every day.

THE THOUSAND KYOTO TEA AND BAR

31 Reviews

I received the July limited peach art parfait of THE THOUSAND KYOTO. Parfait, which uses two whole fresh peaches, is decorated with a large peach tart on the top, and the eight layers are beautiful and full of volume. It is a dish with outstanding satisfaction.

Hotels

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

6 Reviews

The Westin Miyako Kyoto, located in Kise, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto. This time I would like to introduce you to the heart-shaped spiral staircase here. There is a position that looks just like a heart when looking up from below, which is also cute. It's a little difficult to understand, but the hotel will guide you to the stairs. A hidden spot recommended for sightseeing in Kyoto.

Ace Hotel Kyoto

2 Reviews

The first Ace Hotel Kyoto in Asia that just opened in June of this year. The Ace Hotel is famous for its high design and has become a hot new spot. The cafe on the 1st floor is Stumptown coffee roasters, which opened for the first time in Japan. The restaurant on the 3rd floor offers a slightly luxurious and fashionable breakfast.

Four Seasons Kyoto

2 Reviews

Stay in Kyoto at Four Seasons. Slowly toast in your room overlooking the garden. Enjoy the spa, afternoon tea and hot summer Kyoto in the hotel. ◾️ Room where you stayed Executive Suite Room ★★★★ ☆ Meal ★★ ★ ☆☆ Price ★★★★ ☆ 1 night with half board Approximately 150,000 access for 2 people ★★★★★ 10 minutes from Kyoto Station

Shrines And Temples

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

Nanzen-ji Suiro-kaku is a part of Biwa Lake Canal to bring the water to Kyoto from Biwa Lake. The beautiful arched bridges built of bricks considered the temple scenery and were designed in Meiji Era. They bring the water now in active service.

Toji Temple

13 Reviews

You can go to Toji Temple from the Kyoto station on foot. The fivefold pagoda is highest in Japan and a popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto. Moreover, you can see a Shidare Zakura, a weeping cherry tree in spring. Illuminated cherry blossoms at night are very fantastic.

Ruriko-in Temple

14 Reviews

The spring special visiting is opened till 6/15 in 2018. The relaxing room extends here. The table room, which has been a hot topic in SNS, you can see various reflections from different directions. And, it's so gorgeous and beautiful.

Autumn Destinations

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

14 Reviews

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

Ruriko-in Temple

14 Reviews

Ruriko-in Temple is located at Sakyo-ku, Kyoto. It has 'Special Visiting' in the season of autumn colors. There're many thing s to see such as fall foliage and a tasteful Japanese garden.◎I took this pics in 2017. During the term of 'Special Visiting', it's get so crowded with tourists that please enjoy beautiful scenery with good manners.

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Keage

Address:Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk from Keage Station. 25 min by bus from Kyoto Station to Nanzenji Eikando, then 10 min walk.

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Higashiyama

Address:Higashiyama, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:1 min walk, from Higashiyama Station

Once you step into a small shopping street, you will find lots of cute lanterns. There are many renovated shops here, there are inns, and you can walk while having fun.

Gionshijo・Kawaramachi Station

Address:390-1 Kin'en-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 12 min from Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu-michi, then 3 min walk. By bus or taxi, 12 min from Kyoto Station, 7 min from Keihan Shijo Station.

Hours:9:00-17:00

I wrote my wish on a colorful ball at Yasaka Koshin-do Temple in Kyoto. It's a nice place my heart leaps up just looking at them. Your Instagram must be able to get many likes!

Kiyomizu

Address:1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 10 min from Kyoto Station to Gojōzaka, then 10 min walk. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-551-1234

Hours:6:00-18:30

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

Kitanohakubaicho

Address:931 Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:30 min by bus from Kyoto Station. 5 min walk from Hakubai-cho Station. 25 min by car or taxi from Kyoto Station. Free parking area is available.

Tel:075-461-0005

Hours:5:00-18:00

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine 'Momiji Garden' is well known as a beautiful place of scarlet maple leaves. There're about 350 trees of around 400 years old and the new green sceneries make people feel quiet and refreshed in May.

Demachiyanagi

Address:59 Shimogamoizumikawa-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:By bus, 25 min from Kyoto Station to Shimogamo Shrine. 12 min walk from Keihan Demachiyanagi Station. By car or taxi, 20 min from Kyoto Station.

Tel:075-781-0010

Hours:6:30-17:00

Light Festival in Tadasu no Mori by TeamLab is very popular annual event which has been held three times. We never get tired of looking at the forest and egg-shaped objects that change colors one after another. The procession projected on the screen are also very fantastic. It's going to be held till 9/2 in 2019.

Arashiyama

Sagano

7 Review

Address:Sagaogurayamatabushiyama-cho, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto

Access:10 min walk, from Arashiyama Station

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Keage

Nanzen-ji Temple

18 Reviews

I visited Nanzenji Temple, a popular spot for autumn leaves, and Tenju-an Temple, which has two beautiful gardens, in kimono. The autumn leaves in the eastern garden were in full bloom, and it was a magnificent view that you could see forever while sitting on the porch. Another wonderful view that sighs is the autumn leaves in the south garden, which looks like a painting, cut out by the window frame of the Shoin. When I raised my face to buy a ticket at the entrance, I jumped into my eyes first and was fascinated.

Keage Incline

12 Reviews

Many famous tourist spots become snow landscape in Kyoto. But, Keage Incline hardly ever be covered with snow, and its snow landscape can be seen only when it snows so much. So, I was very excited to be able to take this pictures.

Eikando Zenrin-ji

6 Reviews

Although Eikando could be very crowded with many tourists in the season of autumn leaves, you can see around calmly now in the fresh greens for there're fewer visitors. In the precinct of Eikando, you must see the beautifully curved Garyu-ro (Hallway Of Lying Dragon: named after its ceiling which is similar to a dragon's back).

Higashiyama

Furukawacho Shopping Street

6 Reviews

Once you step into a small shopping street, you will find lots of cute lanterns. There are many renovated shops here, there are inns, and you can walk while having fun.

Heian Jingu Shrine

5 Reviews

It's a relatively new shrine built in 1895, but became completely established as a symbol of Kyoto, and many people visit here. When you enter the large precinct, you may feel refreshed and purified.

Shoren-in Monzeki

2 Reviews

Shoren-in temple holds special night visits every spring and autumn. During the term, everywhere in the garden is illuminated. Beside Shinden, you can see the garden covered with flickering lights like fireflies.

Gionshijo・Kawaramachi Station

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

8 Reviews

I wrote my wish on a colorful ball at Yasaka Koshin-do Temple in Kyoto. It's a nice place my heart leaps up just looking at them. Your Instagram must be able to get many likes!

Kodaiji Temple

6 Reviews

Beautiful weeping cherry tree (Shidare Zakura) standing on the white sands of Hojo Garden of Kodai-ji Temple. We can see the beauty of Japan and tasteful atmosphere of Kyoto. The admission fee is 600 yen. It would be illuminated in that season.

Gion Matsuri Festival

5 Reviews

You can enjoy Gion-bayashi (traditional festival music), Yamahoko floats that are hardly seen, and food stalls! The main Shijo Street becomes pedestrian precinct from Horikawa to Higashi-Oji.

Kiyomizu

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

14 Reviews

Kiyomizu Temple, an unmissable spot for sightseeing in Kyoto. During the special honor of visiting held three times in a year, the blue light goes through the sky in Kyoto. This light, they says, expresses the mercy of Kwannon.

Yasaka Pagoda (Hokan-ji Temple)

5 Reviews

This slope where we can see Yasaka Pagoda, is very famous spot in Kyoto. It has the various atmosphere in each time. Specially, after the evening glow. many tourists get together to take pictures.

Sannenzaka Street

3 Reviews

In late March, I went to San'nen Zaka, a famous tourist spot, to see a weeping cherry tree whose blossoms were at their best to see. The blossoms seen from the slope is very impressive, and photographers come constantly even in the midnight. This is a very crowded place, so please have good manners.

Kitanohakubaicho

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine

8 Reviews

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine 'Momiji Garden' is well known as a beautiful place of scarlet maple leaves. There're about 350 trees of around 400 years old and the new green sceneries make people feel quiet and refreshed in May.

Kinkakuji Temple

6 Reviews

A good sightseeing spot that you can appreciate the seasons and the history of Kyoto.

Hirano Shrine

3 Reviews

Hirano Shrine is well-known as a great cherry blossom spot. In front of its Romon (two-storied gate), there're early-blooming cherry blossom which has origin in this shrine, and lovely lanterns with cherry blossom crests. You must see cherry garden, too! In Hirano Shrine, you can enjoy seeing both of early and late cherry blossoms for a long period!

Demachiyanagi

Shimogamo Shrine (Kamomioya Shrine)

4 Reviews

Light Festival in Tadasu no Mori by TeamLab is very popular annual event which has been held three times. We never get tired of looking at the forest and egg-shaped objects that change colors one after another. The procession projected on the screen are also very fantastic. It's going to be held till 9/2 in 2019.

Kawai Shrine

4 Reviews

At Kawai Shrine, you can make up ema (votive picture tablet to write your wish) by your own cosmetics. They sell a beverage named 'Bijin Sui (Beauty Water)', it's nice place for people like beauty treatments. You can enjoy this lovely shrine even just looking around.

Chotoku-ji Temple

1 Reviews

In Kyoto city, Chotoku-ji Temple has Okame Zakura, one of the early cherry blossoms. It's located near Demachiyanagi Station, so we can access easily. You are encouraged to see the early cherry blossom, when you travel in Kyoto in spring.

Arashiyama

Sagano

7 Reviews

Bamboo Forest is a must-visit place in Arashiyama. Even in summer, you can feel the cool air in the early morning, and have an excellent morning walk.

Tenryu Temple

6 Reviews

In the cool air of the early morning in late autumn. Can you find the beauty of the natural garden and how you should be? It's not bad to look for something 'lovely', but let's stretch your back at a simple place once in a while.◎A famous picture of Daruma and a ceiling picture of Dragon are also interesting. Visiting in early morning, you can see them without congestion.

Randen Arashiyama Station

4 Reviews

We'll fascinated with the beautiful Kyo-Yūzen designs in the daytime, and a forest of LED lights at night. It's a soft and elegant Kyoto world, so you're encouraged to visit once when you travel in Kyoto.

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