Yasaka Shrine, KyotoYasaka Jinja is one of Kyoto's most famous shrines, well-known for the Gion Matsuri (summer festival) taking place every year in July.
Kiyomizu-dera, KyotoKiyomizu-dera (The Pure Water Temple - 清水寺) is a Buddhist temple founded in 780 AD, famous for its Main Hall and wooden stage
Kyoto International Manga MuseumThe Kyoto International Manga Museum has 50.000 Manga Volumes on Display for visitors to read.
Shokoku-ji, KyotoShokoku-ji is a Buddhist temple founded in 1382. It is the headquarters of the Shokokuji branch of the Zen Rinzai School.
Kyoto Imperial PalaceThe Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho) served as the Imperial Family's residence from 794 until 1868 when the capital moved to Tokyo.
Heian Shrine, KyotoThe Heian Shrine (平安神宮) was built in 1895 to mark 1100 years since Kyoto became the capital of Japan.
Ginkakuji, KyotoGinkakuji (Higashiyama Jisho-ji) also known as the Silver Pavillion, is a beautiful Zen Temple of the Rinzai School.
Nanzenji Temple, KyotoNanzen-ji is a Zen Temple built by Emperor Kameyama in the 13th Century and the head temple of the Rinzaishu-Nanzenji sect.
Nijo Castle, KyotoNijo Castle was the Kyoto Residence of the Shogun during the Tokugawa Era and served as the Imperial Palace after the Shogunate fell.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, KyotoKitano Tenmangu is a beautiful shrine in northwest Kyoto, in the Kamigyo Ward. It was established in 947 and...
Kinkakuji, KyotoKinkakuji (金閣寺) is a Zen temple of the Rinzai Sect, located in northwest Kyoto, in the Kita Ward.
Arashiyama Bamboo Grove, KyotoThe Arashiyama Bamboo Grove or Bamboo Forest is one of Kyoto's most iconic attractions