Sights

Daikakuji: The temple with the oldest man made pond in Japan

A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business

The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape

Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction

A museum of Buddhist statues – 1001 life size statues of Senju Kannon

Take a leisurely stroll through the site of the huge Nijo Castle

A place your soul can feel refreshed, seeing the beautiful autumn leaves and the Mikaeri Amida statue

Discover the best characteristics of Kyoto in Gio

You can see, eat, and enjoy the city’s seasonal foods at Nishiki Market, also known as the kitchen of Kyoto

Arashiyama is a prominent tourist spot in Kyoto where you can enjoy nature

See the Japanese monkey (Nihon-zaru) up close. It’s a rare breed only found in Japan.

Arashiyama is a prominent tourist spot in Kyoto where you can enjoy nature

The God of Water and The God of Marriage

Relax in the famous Rock Garden of Ryoan-ji

Enjoy the view of the four seasons in the Hozu River valley from the “Torokko” train)

A famous garden built by the famed actor Denjiro Okochi

Changing through the seasons, a path where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.

The charm of cruising down the Hozu River by boatmen carrying on a 400-year tradition

There is a splendid garden which spreads out like a green carpet, covered in 120 kinds of moss

Visit Kurama, a mysterious area where legend says that Tengu (goblin with a long nose) lives

See the fascinating world of the Edo period. This is a large theme park where you can meet samurai and ninja.

See the Japanese monkey (Nihon-zaru) up close. It’s a rare breed only found in Japan.

The symbolic tower in front of Kyoto Station with more fun than you can imagine

Learn and enjoy Kyoto’s nature and ecosystem.

A museum where you can freely read more than 50,000 manga

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

A 1,300 year old shrine for the God of bountiful crops and prosperous business

The golden World Heritage site that glitters in the midst of each seasonal landscape

Kiyomizu-dera is Kyoto’s most popular tourist attraction

Ginkakuji, or “Temple of the Silver Pavilion,” is a representation of the Higashiyama culture or traditional Japanese culture at its finest

Discover the best characteristics of Kyoto in Gio

Arashiyama is a prominent tourist spot in Kyoto where you can enjoy nature

A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago

Tofuku-ji Temple whose buildings have been designated as National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties

The guardian deity of Hanamachi (the geisha quarter). It provides protection against evil, avoid disease, and prosperity of business.

Enjoy the view of the four seasons in the Hozu River valley from the “Torokko” train)

Changing through the seasons, a path where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.

A retro row of houses reminiscent of the early 20th century with walls continuing along the narrow lane

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

A huge terminal where you can also enjoy cuisine and shopping

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

Shoren-in has an association with the Imperial family. Its garden with a pond and fusuma (sliding doors) paintings are exquisite

A retro row of houses reminiscent of the early 20th century with walls continuing along the narrow lane

Non-verbal performance that is the talk of the town which can only be viewed in Kyoto

A collaboration of many lanterns and ikebana coloring the night of ancient Kyoto

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

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

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

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

Take a leisurely stroll through the site of the huge Nijo Castle

Ginkakuji, or “Temple of the Silver Pavilion,” is a representation of the Higashiyama culture or traditional Japanese culture at its finest

Ninna-ji is recommended to see the beautiful late-blooming cherry blossoms.

A World Heritage site with the spectacular Unryu-zu (image of the cloud dragon) and a garden from 700 years ago

One of Kyoto’s oldest shrines surrounded by an ancient forest

Heaven on earth – Byodoin Temple, a World Heritage Site

There is a splendid garden which spreads out like a green carpet, covered in 120 kinds of moss

A temple with great history marked by its five-story pagoda, the landmark of the ancient Kyoto

The final dream of Hideyoshi, viewings of cherry blossoms and fall foliage at Daigo-ji

The Kamo Shrines, Kyoto’s oldest shrines and World Heritage sites that are known for the Aoi Festival which has continued for 1500 years.

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

Ninna-ji is recommended to see the beautiful late-blooming cherry blossoms.

The oldest park in Kyoto. In spring, the sky is covered with cherry blossoms in full bloom

Changing through the seasons, a path where you can enjoy the beauty of nature.

Kyoto Imperial Palace is a building of much history with a beautiful garden

Visit Enryaku-ji Temple, a sacred site of Buddhism from where you can get a panoramic view of Lake Biwa and the city of Kyoto

The final dream of Hideyoshi, viewings of cherry blossoms and fall foliage at Daigo-ji

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

The 1100-year-old Gion Festival, an Intangible Cultural Property, that brings the charm of the Yamaboko Junko parade

The entire 500-strong Heian nobility creates a gorgeous and elegant parade that resembles a Heian picture scroll

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