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Saihoji Temple (Kokedera)
A temple whose grounds are covered with some 120 kinds of moss. Said to have been founded by Gyoki in 731; visits must be booked in advance.
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KyotoArchitectureŌyamazaki
Myokian Temple (National Treasure "Taian")
A temple in Oyamazaki holding Taian, a two-mat tearoom attributed to Sen no Rikyu and designated a national treasure.
Nantan
Leisure & Spa Resort ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen
A hot spring and lodging in Nantan, refitted and reopened in April 2025.
KyotoArchitectureKyoto
Rokuonji Temple (Kinkaku-ji)
A temple Ashikaga Yoshimitsu founded in 1397 as a mountain villa. Its gold-leafed reliquary hall is mirrored in the pond.
KyotoCulture & HistoryKita
Shimyo-in Temple
A temple at the source of the Kamo River, said to have been founded by Kukai in 829.
Ukyo Ward
Mount Atago and Atago Shrine
A 924-metre mountain and the shrine at its summit, revered as a guard against fire.
KyotoArt & CraftsKyoto
Koryuji Temple
The oldest temple in Yamashiro, keeping the seated Miroku in contemplation that was the first object named a national treasure.
KyotoCulture & History
KyotoArt & CraftsKyoto
Sanjusangendo
A temple whose main hall runs about 120 metres. It is known by a name taken from its 33 bays.
KyotoCulture & HistoryUkyo Ward
Togetsukyo Bridge
A bridge over the Oi River at Arashiyama. Emperor Kameyama is said to have named it for the way the moon seems to cross it.
KyotoShrines & TemplesKyoto
Kifune Shrine
A shrine to the water deity. Rain-making rites were held here, and it is also known for matchmaking.
KyotoCulture & HistoryShimogyo Ward
Kyoto Aquarium
An aquarium in Umekoji Park, showing the giant salamander of Kyoto's rivers.
KyotoNature & SceneryKameoka
Kameoka Sports Park Pool
A pool in Kameoka with a wave pool, a flowing pool and slides.
KyotoArchitectureKyoto
Jishoji Temple (Ginkaku-ji)
The mountain villa Ashikaga Yoshimasa founded in 1482. The Silver Pavilion is a national treasure and the signature of Higashiyama culture.
Kita
Shimadzu Arena Kyoto
The prefectural gymnasium in Kita ward, Kyoto, used for tournaments in many sports.
KyotoShrines & TemplesKyoto
Yasaka Shrine
Head shrine of the Gion shrines nationwide. Said to date from 656, it holds the Gion Festival.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNantan
Springs Hiyoshi Roadside Station
A roadside station in Nantan, with a free-flowing open-air bath and a stone sauna.
KyotoCulture & HistoryŌyamazaki
Mount Tenno
A 270.4-metre hill in Oyamazaki, the site of the Battle of Yamazaki in 1582.
KyotoShrines & TemplesKyoto
Daitokuji Temple
Head temple of the Daitokuji branch of Rinzai Zen. Burned in the Onin War, it was restored by Ikkyu Sojun.
Sakyo Ward
Kyoto City Outdoor Activity Facility "Hanase Yama no Ie"
An outdoor centre at Hanase in Sakyo ward, with lodging, a campsite and an observatory.
KyotoCulture & HistoryNishikyo Ward
Arashiyama Monkey Park
A park partway up Arashiyama, opened in 1956, where Japanese macaques live in a troop.
KyotoFood & MarketsKita
Aburi-mochi
A sweet sold before the gate of Imamiya Shrine: small pieces of mochi on skewers, grilled over charcoal and dressed with white miso.
KyotoShrines & TemplesKyoto
Matsunoo Taisha Shrine
A shrine said to date from 701, revered by sake brewers, with casks stacked in its grounds.