Ginkaku ji

Photograph the Silver Pavilion reflected in water, admire the Ginshadan sand garden and Kōgetsudai Moon Viewing Platform, walk up to the Kyoto city scenic viewpoint, and explore the Tōgū-dō (National Treasure).

Kyoto Cycling Tour Project

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A 400-meter bamboo-lined pathway accompanied by the sound of wind through bamboo, officially recognized as one of Japan’s 100 Soundscapes to Preserve.

Ryoanji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Zen temple renowned for its enigmatic 15-stone rock garden framed by a historic wabi-sabi clay wall.

Toji Temple

The only surviving state temple of ancient Heian-kyo, featuring a 55-meter five-story pagoda engineered to withstand earthquakes using traditional wisdom.

Ninnaji Temple

An imperial temple where a palace, Zen rock gardens, and Kyoto’s latest-blooming cherry blossoms coexist within a single UNESCO World Heritage site.

Daigo ji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage temple complex featuring Kyoto’s oldest surviving wooden pagoda, imperial gardens, and a sacred mountain pilgrimage route.

Arashiyama

A serene riverside district famous for the Sagano Bamboo Grove, historic temples, scenic bridges, and ever-changing seasonal beauty.

Tofuku ji Temple

A legendary Zen temple combining monumental history, profound Zen philosophy, and one of Kyoto’s most breathtaking autumn landscapes.

Kyoto Tower

The tallest landmark in Kyoto featuring a 360-degree observation deck, shopping, dining, a public bathhouse, and a hotel—steps from Kyoto Station.

Toei Kyoto Studio Park

Ryukoku Museum

Yasaka Shrine

A 24-hour shrine featuring the lantern-filled Buden Hall, the powerful deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and the iconic red Nishi-ro-mon Gate—one of Kyoto’s most photographed landmarks.

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Kyoto Station

A city within a city featuring a 60-meter glass atrium, illuminated grand staircase, rooftop observation decks, and one of Japan’s most important rail hubs.

Nijo Castle

Nijō Castle is a symbol of Tokugawa Shogunate’s power and the beginning of the Meiji era, featuring Ninomaru Palace, elegant gardens, and the intricately decorated Karamon Gate.

Nishi Hongan ji

Witness awe-inspiring wooden halls, intricately carved Karamon Gate, rare Hiunkaku Pavilion, Kosho Hall paintings, and a legendary giant ginkgo tree that survived historic fires.

Kinkaku ji

A three-story golden pavilion blending three architectural eras, perfectly reflected on a serene mirror pond within a classic Zen garden.

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Japan’s head Inari shrine featuring an estimated 10,000 vermilion torii gates forming sacred tunnels up Mount Inari.

Kiyomizu dera Temple

A cliffside World Heritage temple showcasing Japan’s finest nail-less wooden architecture, sacred Otowa waters, and panoramic views over historic Kyoto.

Tenryu ji Temple

Kyoto’s premier Zen temple featuring an original 14th-century garden with borrowed mountain scenery, a dramatic cloud dragon ceiling painting, Michelin-recognized Zen vegetarian cuisine, and direct access to the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove.

Nonomiya Jinja

An ancient imperial purification shrine distinguished by Japan’s oldest black torii gate, a traditional brushwood fence, and deep literary connections to The Tale of Genji.

Togetsukyo Bridge

A 155-meter-long bridge where moonlight, mountains, and river scenery create the defining image of Arashiyama in every season.

Gion District

A historic hanamachi where Geiko and Maiko still work today, surrounded by traditional Machiya townhouses and centuries-old teahouses.

Kosho ji Temple Shimogyo

A majestic wooden temple over 800 years old, peaceful, uncrowded, and free to visit—just steps from Kyoto Station.

Kōzan ji Temple

Visit Sekisui-in National Treasure, view the Chōjū-giga scroll replicas, explore the ancient tea garden, and admire the sacred dog sculpture

Saiho ji Temple

Legendary moss garden with over 120 moss species, a heart-shaped pond, and Shakyo activities offering a deep meditative experience.

Shimogamo Shrine

A UNESCO-listed shrine set within an ancient sacred forest, home to Aoi Matsuri and the birthplace of Mitarashi Dango.

Seimei Jinja

Kyoto Municipal Zoo

Katsura Imperial Villa

Daijagaike Park

Shokoku ji Temple

The headquarters of Rinzai Zen in Kyoto, birthplace of Japanese ink painting, and the spiritual origin of Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-ji.

Kennin ji Temple

Kyoto’s first Zen temple, where profound Zen spirituality, historic tea culture, and bold contemporary dragon art meet beside Gion.

Sanjusangendo Temple

A 120-meter-long wooden hall built around the sacred number 33, enshrining 1,001 uniquely carved statues of the Bodhisattva Kannon, none with the same facial expression.

Kyoto National Museum

A world-class collection of Japanese National Treasures displayed in a serene architectural setting that bridges classical Kyoto and modern design.

Kamigamo Shrine

Kyoto’s oldest Shinto shrine, celebrated for its Tatesuna sand cones, National Treasure architecture, and deep connection to imperial ceremonies and the Aoi Matsuri.

Manju ji Temple

Once the Fifth Temple of the Kyoto Gozan, Manju-ji is a “vanished giant” whose architectural and spiritual legacy still defines Zen practice at Tofuku-ji today.

Byodoin Temple

Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall is an iconic architectural masterpiece and a symbol of Pure Land Buddhism, beautifully preserved through centuries.

Matcha Dori

Ujigami jinja

Japan’s oldest extant Shinto shrine structure, preserved as a National Treasure and part of the UNESCO-listed Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto.