Culture Kyoto National Museum The Kyoto National Museum is one of the major art museums in Japan. Located in Kyoto's Higashiyama ward, the museum focuses o...
Culture Katsura Imperial Villa The Katsura Imperial Villa, or Katsura Detached Palace, is a villa with associated gardens and outbuildings in the western su...
Activities Philosopher’s Path The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pedestrian path following a canal lined by cherry trees between Gi...
Culture Eikando Temple Eikando Temple (永観堂), formerly known as Zenrin-ji temple, was established in 853 and is the head temple for the Seizan bra...
Culture Saiho-ji Temple The Saihoji Temple was founded during the Nara period, about 1300 years ago, by the priest Gyōki at the request of the Empero...
Culture Kamigamo Shrine The Kamo Shrines, Shimogamo Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine are both recognized as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. They are two of th...
Culture Maruyama Park Maruyama Park is the oldest public park in Kyoto and a popular springtime cherry blossom viewing spot. It opened in 1886 and ...
Culture Kinkakuji Temple Well known as the Golden Pavilion, Kinkaku-ji is a three-story Zen Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto. Kinkaku-ji and Ginkaku-...
Culture Fushimi Inari Taisha Fushimi Inari, officially known as Fushimi Inari Taisha, is a beautiful Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto, famous for its thous...
Culture Kyoto Gyoen National Garden Located in the heart of the city, Kyoto Gyoen National Garden is a natural oasis perfect for escaping the busyness of urban l...
