Sights in Kyoto

Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)

An absolutely resplendent procession faithfully re-creating various eras, moving like a picture scroll of the ages

Myoshin-ji Temple

Within the huge temple grounds, there is a distinct complex of sub-temples which contain many Important Cultural Prop...

Togetsu-kyo Bridge

A popular photo spot in Kyoto as well as a landmark essential for the superb scenery in Arashiyama

Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple

In ancient days, Oku-Sagano was made into a burial site where the temple was built within a hushed atmosphere

Amanohashidate

A 3.6km “bridge to heaven” over the sea created by nature over several thousand years

Jojakko-ji Temple

An ancient and silent temple with a beautiful pagoda rising on the side of a small mountain

Gion Shirakawa

A path of cobblestones and old houses along the river which still retains the atmosphere of the Hanamachi area

Nison-in Temple

A historic 9th-century temple that has the distinction of enshrining two Buddhist images

Hongan-ji Temple

Hongan-ji Temple, a valuable site representing modern Japanese architecture of Kyoto

Kyoto National Museum

The museum that is the pride of Kyoto displaying valuable cultural assets

Keifuku Electric Railroad Co. Arashiyama Station

You are welcomed with the light from the elegant yuzen cloth of Kyoto. This is a popular station for tourism in Arash...

Hanami Koji Street

The main street going through the Gion district with that distinct air of Kyoto

Giou-ji Temple

A quiet old temple which retains the legend of Giou, a dancer who fled from her home after the end of a tragic love a...

Sanneizaka (Sannenzaka)

A narrow lane with an old townscape. The historic hill road links Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple

Hosen-in Temple

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the gakubuchi teien. This is a healing temple amid the lushness of nature

Ohara Sanso Ashiyu Café

Rest up in Ohara and take a coffee break at a foot bath

Jakko-in Temple

A tranquil temple with a sense of history located in a deep mountain village apart from the city

The Tale of Genji Museum

A museum where you can learn and experience the world view of “The Tale of Genji”, a classic masterpiece