Rakuhoku Map

Rakuhoku is the north area of Kyoto City.The Rakuhoku area is divided into Kurama-Kibune, Ohara, Takagamine, and Murasakino.

Kuramadera Temple is associated with Ushiwakamaru (Minamoto no Yoshitsune) and the legend of the Tengu.Genkoan in Murasakino is famous for its “Satori no Mado”（Window of Enlightenment） and “Mayoi no Mado”（Window of Lostness）.

For Kuramadera Temple and Kifune Shrine, the Eizan Train is convenient.Hieizan (Enryakuji Temple) can also be reached by cable car and ropeway from Yase Hieizanguchi Station on the Eizan Railway.

From Kyoto Station to Ohara area (Sanzenin and Jakkoin), take Kyoto Bus Route 17 (Kyoto Station bus stop - Ohara bus stop).

The two World Heritage sites in the Rakuhoku area are Kamigamo Shrine and Hieizan Enryakuji Temple.

Kyoto Botanical Garden is a cherry blossom viewing spot where everyone from children to the elderly can relax.Sanzenin in Ohara, where the temperature is cooler, is a late blooming cherry blossom.

The Window of Enlightenment at Genkoan has become famous for its use in commercials. The Window of Enlightenment and the autumn leaves are beautiful.

In April, the Yasuraisai Festival (one of the three most bizarre festivals in Kyoto) is held at Imamiya Shrine.On May 15, the Aoi Matsuri procession leaves the Kyoto Imperial Palace, passes Shimogamo Shrine, and heads north along the Kamo River to Kamigamo Shrine.