Best Spots In Kyoto

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Nanzen-ji Temple

17 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.

Shoju-in Temple

18 Reviews

Shouju-in Temple is famous for the lovely heart-shaped window called Inome-mado. Not only the window, I was fascinated with the beautiful paintings on the ceiling that are different one by one. In summer, you can also enjoy tea in the beautiful sounds of wind bell.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

13 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.

Restaurants

Walden Woods Kyoto

15 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)

THE THOUSAND KYOTO TEA AND BAR

44 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.

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.

Hotels

The Westin Miyako Kyoto

5 Reviews

Heart stairs. It is a mystery whether the designer intended to design this place. This is the only place where the spiral staircase in the hotel becomes a heart. Please ask the hotel as the location is difficult to reach.

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

Shops

% ARABICA Kyoto Arashiyama

2 Reviews

Coffee and espresso brewed by a skillful barista at a superb location facing to Arashiyama and Togetsu-kyo bridge. Beautiful cafe latte-art, % logo mark, and refined sense of taste for its counter style… all of them are so cool!

work & shop by BOX & NEEDLE

1 Reviews

These colorful and cute things are all set-up boxes (Haribako). There're various kinds, even some of them are available after getting wet. From accessory cases to bags, girls who like these things must be excited in this room.◎A paper-box shop managed by a long established paper maker in Kyoto. There're many kinds of set-up boxes made from the papers bought from all over Japan and original ones. Only two shops in Kyoto and Futagotamagawa (Tokyo).

Picture Book Café Mébaé

1 Reviews

This is a specialty shop of picture book with a café, managed by a major book store. There're 600 books both grown ups and children can enjoy. At a café, they prepare food with a great book illustration 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'. It's so cute that you can't eat it!?◎You can use only café, or only book store. Many books selected by a picture book specialist. Taking off your shoes, you can choose books leisurely.

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Miyazu-shi

Amanohashidate View Land

3 Reviews

The 3 best sceneries in Japan, Amanohashidate view looks like dragon descending. But, if you look the view upside down, it looks like dragon ascending. So, the reverse view is called Hiryukan. See it among own legs. This detail is written at the link page.

Kanabiki Waterfall

1 Reviews

Though even the beginner can access easily to Kanabiki Waterfall, it must make you impressed! The collaboration of fresh greens and the waterfall is, for sure, Instagenic!

Ginkgo Trees Row In Suzu

1 Reviews

Ginkgo trees in Sutsu, if you look it up at Nippon Yakin Kogyo, you will find it. Locals know about it, but it's a little-known spot. The best time to see them is from early to mid-November. If you are planning to go to Miyazu, please do so.

Nagaokakyo-shi

Yokokuji-Temple

17 Reviews

Yanagidani Kannon, famous for hydrangeas. A lot of hydrangeas in the precincts are in full bloom. The colorful flower wash basins placed in various places and the umbrella sky with hydrangea pattern that started this year are also beautiful. Potted hydrangeas were lined up on the steps of the torii next to the main hall, and it was a wonderful photo spot.

Komyo-ji Temple

3 Reviews

Komyo-ji Temple is well known for its autumn colored leaves. Now, it has a stunning view of fresh greens covering all over the temple.

Cafe Katemao

1 Reviews

Eton Mess (a traditional sweets in England) for only limited season. It's a glass-dessert of many strawberries, vanilla ice cream, fresh cream, and crisp meringue. I was impressed with its volume and deliciousness that deserve more than only 700 yen. You should call them and ask to put it on hold.

Ayabe-shi

Gregarious Japanese Irises

1 Reviews

Gregarious Japanese irises was unexpectedly found by a photographer a few years ago. At the time of full-bloom, the whole scenery even the face of a mountain is wrapped in a white world of Japanese irises.◎One report says there're as many as 4 million flowers there. The best season to see is May. During the period, a rest place is prepared. Parking lot is free.

GUNZE Museum

1 Reviews

A famous maker of underwear, GUNZE was born actually in here Ayabe. At 'Ayabe Gunze Square' near a head office building, there are many exhibitions of historical records and machines used from their foundation to the present time. They explain clearly the process of making threads from cocoons.◎Open: 10:00-16:00 Holiday: Tuesdays Nearby GUNZE Memorial Museum opens only on Fridays. Entrance Fee: free No photos except for some parts.

Ayacha café

1 Reviews

People think a tea producing center in Kyoto is Uji, but in fact, Ayabe is a birthplace and skills born in Ayabe achieved complete success in Uji. You can enjoy quality Ayabe-tea even its leaves after drinking.◎Ayabe-tea is famous for its high quality and has won high prizes in competitive shows. Leaves of Gyokuro is edible after drinking and delicious like Japanese food 'ohitashi'!

Kameoka-shi

Yume Cosmos Garden

5 Reviews

Yume Cosmos Garden, at Kameoka in Kyoto, has 20 kinds and 8 million cosmos in its best season. You can see the cosmos in color we can rarely see at other places!

Hozu-gawa River Boat Ride

3 Reviews

Hozu-gawa River boat ride goes from Kameoka in Kyoto to Arashiyama for about one hour. It's very tasteful to see the scenery on a boat, and thrilling to drift on the rapids sometimes appearing! One of the attractions is the guide of a handsome boatman who tosses off a gag.

Nanatani River, Yawagagi-no Michi Street

2 Reviews

I was totally fasinated by the long line of trees and a tunnel of cherry blossom. For the good balance with calm scenery of a countruside and greens, you can enjoy the landscape you cannot see in cities.◎A famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Tamba area. As long as 1km, and 1500 cherry trees. At Sakura Park nearby, there're 28 kinds and 280 trees of cherry blossom.

Kyoto-shi

Nanzen-ji Temple

17 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.

Walden Woods Kyoto

15 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)

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

13 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.

Uji-shi

Byodoin Temple

9 Reviews

Many people visit Byodoin Temple during the autumn color light-up event. The weather was perfect and there was no winds, I could see this amazing reflections of Phoenix Hall (Hou-ou-dou) on the water.◎Autumn Color Light Up in 2018: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & National Holidays during November 17th to December 2nd. You need to choose daytime or evening.

Nakamura Tokichi Main Store

4 Reviews

The old store from 1859 (the Ansei period) sells various Uji tea items made by traditional method. And you can enjoy shopping and eating in the building selected important cultural landscape.

KYOTO UJI ICHIGO

7 Reviews

The strawberry parfait is a cute Christmas version. Christmas parfait 2,400yen Vanilla ice cream in Mont Blanc with a very matcha feeling. like a tree. And like an ornament, strawberries and chestnuts are attached, and alazan is also scattered and sparkling. There is a star cookie on the top. Fermented butter is used.

Review Ranking

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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.

Name

Nanzen-ji Temple

Address

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

How to get there

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

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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)

Name

Walden Woods Kyoto

Address

508-1 Sakae-cho Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-344-9009

Hours

9:00-19:00

How to get there

6 min walk from Gojo Subway Station, 10 min walk from Keihan Kiyomizu Gojo Station.

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Shouju-in Temple is famous for the lovely heart-shaped window called Inome-mado. Not only the window, I was fascinated with the beautiful paintings on the ceiling that are different one by one. In summer, you can also enjoy tea in the beautiful sounds of wind bell.

Name

Shoju-in Temple

Address

149 Kawakami Okuyamada Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

0774-88-3601 

Hours

8:30-16:30

How to get there

By bus, 30 min from JR Uji Station or Kintetsu Shintanabe Station to Ichumae, and change bus to Okuyamada for 15 min, then walk 10 min. By car, 60 min from Kyoto city. Free parking area is available.

Parking

Parking area is available

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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.

Name

Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Address

1-294 Kiyomizu Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-551-1234

Hours

6:00-18:30

Fee

Adult 400 yen、Child 200 yen

How to get there

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

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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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.

Name

Ruriko-in Temple

Address

55 Higashiyama Kamitakano Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-781-4001

Fee

Adult 2000 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

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.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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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.

Name

THE THOUSAND KYOTO TEA AND BAR

Address

570 Higashishiokojicho, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

050-5596-8631

Hours

9:00-22:00

How to get there

2 min walk, from Kyoto Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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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.

Name

Toji Temple

Address

1 Kujyo-cho Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-691-3325

Hours

5:00-17:00

How to get there

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

Parking

Parking area is available

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Yanagidani Kannon, famous for hydrangeas. A lot of hydrangeas in the precincts are in full bloom. The colorful flower wash basins placed in various places and the umbrella sky with hydrangea pattern that started this year are also beautiful. Potted hydrangeas were lined up on the steps of the torii next to the main hall, and it was a wonderful photo spot.

Name

Yokokuji-Temple

Address

2Jododanidonodani, Nagaokakyo-shi, Kyoto, JapanGoogle Map

Tel

075-956-0017

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

10 min by car, from Nishiyamatennozan Station

Parking

Parking area is available

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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.

Name

Saori

Address

170-1 Izumiya-cho, Shimojo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

050-5456-0833

Hours

10:00-18:00

How to get there

5 min walk from Gion Shijo or Kawaramachi Station.

Parking

No parking area

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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.

Name

Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine

Address

68 Fukakusayabunouchi-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-641-7331

Hours

8:30-16:30

How to get there

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.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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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.

Name

Jyonangu Shrine

Address

7 Nakajimatobarikyu-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-623-0846

Hours

9:00-16:30

How to get there

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.

Parking

Parking area is available

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A cafe produced by Michelin-starred Kikunoi. They're still lined up. I took a number ticket and went to Maruyama Park to view the cherry blossoms. Called after 40 minutes. A long-awaited strawberry parfait. A parfait with lots of strawberries inside. Some of the parfaits include rich milk ice cream made with milk that has been slowly boiled in half. You can also see the Japanese garden.

Name

Mugesanbou Salon de Muge

Address

524 Washio-cho, Koudaiji Kitamonzen Shimokawara-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-561-0015

Hours

11:00-12:30,13:00-14:30,14:45-18:00

Closed

3rd Wed

How to get there

10 min walk from Gion Shijo Station

Parking

Free parking area is available

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

Name

Kifune Shrine

Address

180 Kibune-cho Kurama Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

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

Parking

Toll parking area is available

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A long-established retro coffee shop in Shijo, Kyoto. Soiree's popular menu "Jelly Punch" is fantastic with the shop's blue lighting. The window seats on the second floor are especially recommended.

Name

Coffee Shop Soiree

Address

95 Shincho Shijo-agaru Nishi-kiyamachi-dori, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Hours

13:00-19:00

Closed

Mon

How to get there

2 min walk from Kawaramachi Station, or Keihan Shijo Station. By car or taxi, 15 min from Kyoto Station.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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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.

Name

Shōrin-ji Temple

Address

15-795 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-561-4311

Hours

9:00-17:00

How to get there

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

Parking

Parking area is available

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Double peach field newly released from Itoken. Two luxuriously fresh peaches. There is peach jelly inside the peach. Itoken's seasonal parfait makes me want to eat it every year.

Name

Karyo Itoken

Address

28-1 Fukagusa Taniguchi-cho Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

0120-929-110

Hours

10:00-18:00

Closed

Wed

How to get there

25 min from Fujimori Station. By car or taci,

Parking

Parking area is available

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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.

Name

Keage Incline

Address

Nanzenji Fukuchi-cho Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

How to get there

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

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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Opened this year inside the building of Kyoto Station, Saryo FUKUCHA is a cafe of Japanese tea managed by Fukujuen. We can enjoy afternoon tea with lovely matcha sweets. Choose one from various teas, and enjoy tea time leisurely.

Name

Saryo FUKUCHA

Address

2nd floor of Kyoto Station Building, 901 Higashi Shiokoji-cho, Sagaru, Shiokoji, Karasuma Dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-744-0552

Hours

8:30-21:00

How to get there

Directly connected with Kyoto Station

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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.

Name

Kitano Tenman-gu Shrine

Address

931 Bakuro-cho Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Tel

075-461-0005

Hours

5:00-18:00

How to get there

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.

Parking

Free parking area is available

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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!

Name

Yasaka Koshin-do Temple

Address

390-1 Kin'en-cho Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, KyotoGoogle Map

Hours

9:00-17:00

Fee

Adult 0 yen、Child 0 yen

How to get there

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.

Parking

Nearby toll parking area is available

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