Arashiyama
Arashiyama is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Kyoto, known for its cherry blossoms and autumn foliage.A short walk from Togetsu Bridge leads to the World Heritage Site Tenryuji Temple and bamboo groves.On the Oigawa River (Hozu River upstream), visitors can enjoy the famous Hozu Rive....
Arashiyama Monkey Park
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama is a public park for Japanese monkeys that opened in 1957.A 20-minute walk from the entrance takes you to the summit. About 130 Japanese macaques in one group live at the summit.Baby monkeys can be seen from April to July.....
Kinkakuji Temple
The World Heritage Site of Kinkakuji Temple(Golden Temple) is a Zen temple of the Shokokuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, officially called Rokuonji.In particular, the Golden Pavilion stands out even more in the snow.It is popular among foreign tourists.Access to Kinkakuji Temple from Kyoto Station....
Daikakuji Temple
Daikakuji Temple is the head temple of the Daikaku school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism, and was originally built as a detached palace by Emperor Saga.Daikakuji Temple is also the fundamental center for Shinkei sutra copying and the home of the Saga Goryu flower arrangement.Gionji Temple, the pago....
Tenryuji Temple
Tenryuji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Tenryuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism.It was originally built by Ashikaga Takauji to mourn the loss of Emperor Godaigo.Since its foundation, the temple has suffered eight major fires, including the Onin War and the Hamagurimon Incide....
Sagano Trolley Train
The Sagano Trolley Train is a sightseeing train that runs from Trolley Saga Station to Trolley Kameoka Station, taking about 25 minutes each way.From inside the train (all seats reserved), which runs along the Hozu River, you can see the boats of the Hozu River cruise.The open carriages are especial....
Ninnaji Temple
Ninnaji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Omuro school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.The name of Ninnaji Temple is derived from the name of the year, and the principal image of the temple is Amida Sanson.It was also called "Omuro Gosho" (Imperial Household Office) because 30....
Nonomiya Shrine
Nonomiya Shrine is said to be the place where the Princess purified herself before going to Ise Shrine as the Emperor's messenger.In accordance with the legend, the Saigu procession is held on the third Sunday of October every year.Nonomiya Shrine is especially popular among women and attracts many ....
Ryoanji Temple
Ryoanji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is said to have been built by Hosokawa Katsumoto in 1450 after he received a villa belonging to the Daitokuji family.The famous stone garden is composed of 15 stones divided into 7, 5, and 3, arranged so that all stones are not visible from any angle.....
Daigoji Temple
Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, is the head temple of the Daigo school of the Shingon sect of Buddhism.In 907, it became an imperial temple for Emperor Daigo. The temple was destroyed by fire during the Onin War, but was rebuilt with donations from Toyotomi Hideyoshi.The 38-meter-high five-st....