Sightseeing
Koka
Rural city known as a homeland of the ninja.
Asuka
The cradle of the Japanese civiliza
tion.
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
Amanohashidate Station
One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Osaka
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
Koyasan Nursery
36-5 KōyasanAtmospheric temple mountain.
Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
Arashiyama Station
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Pleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
Kamigamo Shrine
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 Temple
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.
Kibune Shrine Okumiya
Kuramakibunecho Sakyo WardTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
Daigo-ji Temple
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
15-chōme-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
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.
Less famous temple known for its autumn colors.
26 locals recommend
Shinsho Gokurakuji (Shinnyodo) Temple
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
Eikando Zenrinji Temple
48 EikandōchōOne of Kyoto's most famous autumn color
Chion-in
400 RinkachōHead temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism.
Heian Shrine
Modeled after the ancient Imperial Palace.
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōA Tendai temple with garden next to Chionin.
Kōdai-ji Temple
526 ShimokawarachōBuilt in memory of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
鹿ケ谷寺ノ前町 左京区Walking trail famous for cherry blossoms.
Gion
Higashiyama WardKyoto's most famous geisha district.
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Zen temple with beautiful stone garden.
Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōWell presented exhibitions on history and art.
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 SanjūsangendōmawariTemple with 1001 human sized statues.
Higashiyama Ward
Preserved historic district around Kiyomizudera.
Jisho-ji Temple in Higashiyama
GinkakujichōBeautiful temple not actually covered in silver.
Kiyomizu-dera
Temple famous for its large wooden terrace.
Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōModern landmark of Kyoto.
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto's futuristic railway station building.
Everything Else
TŌJI STATION
Nishikujō Zaōchō Minami WardLarge temple with Japan's tallest pagoda.
Food Scene
Ogata
726 ShinkamanzachōKaiseki (Traditional Japanese) I was always satisfied.
竹屋町 三多
667-1 Kuenin MaechōKaiseki (Traditional Japanese) Kappo (Traditional Japanese)
Miyoshi
570-15 Gionmachi MinamigawaKappo (Traditional Japanese) Beef dishes Steak
Imanishiken
312 YokosuwanchōJapanese sweets
京やき肉よし田
Yokosuwanchō Shimogyo WardYakiniku (BBQ Beef) Horumon (BBQ Offel)
まんぞうハーツ
Kappo (Traditional Japanese), Udon, Izakaya (Tavern)
Kinkhao
447-2 InarichōThailand cooking, Thai Curry, Southeast Asian cuisine (and others)
Yamadaruma
459 InarichōYakiniku (BBQ Beef), Horumon (BBQ Offel)
Kyoto Seikaen
川端町-11 下京区Chinese, Ramen
Tsurukimochi-Honpo
561 NishinomonchōSweets, Japanese sweets
お好み焼 鉄板焼 きむら
Okonomiyaki, Chow Mein Noodle, Teppanyaki
Obyan Cafe
Inaricho Shimogyo WardCafe, Bar, Western Cuisine