Guides in Kyoto (continued)
At the Foot of Mt. Tennozan: Asahi Group Oyamazaki Villa Museum of Art and Mt. Tennozan
Starting on foot from in front of JR Yamazaki Station in Oyamazaki Town, this course visits Myoki-an Temple, home to the National Treasure teahouse "Tai-an…
Maizuru: Red Bricks, Naval Port, and Memories of Repatriation (Drive)
Entering the wharf of JMSDF Kitasui Pier to view vessels is permitted only on designated public opening days.
From Nijo Castle to Modern Architecture on Sanjo-dori and Nishiki Market
This one-day itinerary takes you from Nijo Castle and Shinsenen Garden to its south, one subway stop to Karasuma Oike to visit the Kyoto International Manga…
From Kinkaku-ji Temple to Ryoan-ji Temple and Ninna-ji Temple via Kinukake-no-Michi Road
Spend a day walking from Kinkaku-ji Temple along Kinukake-no-Michi Road overlooking Mt. Kinugasa to Ryoan-ji Temple and Ninna-ji Temple, concluding with a visit…
From Keage Incline to Nanzen-ji Temple and the Famous Gardens of Okazaki
This course takes you walking from Keage Station on the subway along the Keage Incline, visiting Nanzen-ji Temple and Murin-an Garden, and heading toward…
From the Autumn Leaves of Kurodani and Shinnyo-do to Ginkaku-ji Temple
This walking route begins at Heian-jingu Shrine in Okazaki, heads northeast to Konkai Komyo-ji Temple (affectionately known as "Kurodani-san") and Shinsho…
Driving Around the Tango Peninsula
This driving course follows the coastline from the Ine-no-Funaya Boathouses to Kyogamisaki Lighthouse at the tip of the Tango Peninsula, takes in views of the…
Ancient Temples of Minamiyamashiro: Kuni Palace Site, Kaijusen-ji Temple, and Kasagi-dera Temple (By Car)
This driving course takes you through Minamiyamashiro, where the Kizu River flows, visiting the remains of a Nara-period capital and ancient temples perched on…
Zen Temples of Daitoku-ji Temple and Aburi-mochi of Imamiya-jinja Shrine
This half-day course takes you on foot from Takeisao-jinja Shrine on Mt. Funaoka through Daitoku-ji Temple and its sub-temple Daisen-in Temple in Murasakino,…
Around Kyoto Station: Two Hongan-ji Temples and Kyoto Tower
This walking course visits two Hongan-ji temples standing north of Kyoto Station and Shosei-en Garden, a detached precinct of Higashi Hongan-ji Temple,…
Ichijoji: Shisendo Temple, Enko-ji Temple, and Shugakuin Imperial Villa
At the southwestern foot of Mt. Hiei, stretching from Ichijoji to Shugakuin, mountain villas and temples built in the early Edo period by literati and members…
Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine and the Cherry Blossoms of Sewaritei Embankment
Take the cable car up Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata City, pay your respects at Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine with its row of National Treasure sanctuary buildings, and…
Ancient Temples South of Gion: Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple, Rokudo Chinno-ji Temple, and Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
This walking course takes you north from Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple through Rokudo Chinno-ji Temple, Kennin-ji Temple, and Yasui Konpiragu Shrine, exploring…
Two World Heritage Kamo Shrines: Kamigamo-jinja Shrine and Shimogamo-jinja Shrine
Kamigamo-jinja Shrine sits upstream and Shimogamo-jinja Shrine sits downstream along the Kamo River.
The Stone Buddha Path of Tono: From Gansen-ji Temple to Joruri-ji Temple
In the village of Tono, located on the border between Kyoto and Nara Prefectures, this walking course takes you along mountain paths lined with historic stone…
Tea Kyoto: By Car from Ikkyu-ji Temple to Ujitawara and the Wazuka Tea Fields
This driving course takes you through the tea-producing heartland of southern Kyoto Prefecture. Starting from Ikkyu-ji Temple in Kyotanabe, where Zen Master…
From Nishiki Market to Honno-ji Temple, Sanjo Ohashi Bridge, and Pontocho
Browse seasonal ingredients at Nishiki Market, known as "Kyoto's Kitchen," and head to Nishiki Tenmangu Shrine at its eastern end.
Ine-no-Funaya Boathouses and Ine Bay Tour
This course takes you aboard the Ine Bay Sightseeing Boat from the Hide boarding point to view the lined Funaya boathouses along Ine Bay from the sea, followed…
Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato (Car)
This course takes you on a walk inside Hiyoshi Dam, built on the Katsura River, before driving north to Miyama to stroll through Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato with…
Walking Okusagano: From Jojakko-ji Temple to Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple and Toriimoto
This walking route heads north through the quiet temples and ancient approach ways of Okusagano, visiting Jojakko-ji Temple, Nison-in Temple, and Gio-ji Temple…
Mibu and the Shimabara Geisha District of the Shinsengumi
This half-day itinerary takes you through Mibu, where the Shinsengumi established its headquarters, visiting Mibu-dera Temple, the Yagi Family Residence, and…
Higashiyama Shichijo: Sanjusangendo Temple and Kyoto National Museum
This walking route begins at Chishaku-in Temple in Higashiyama Shichijo, goes westward down Shichijo Street to visit Sanjusangendo Temple and Kyoto National…
Fukuchiyama Castle and the Town of Mitsuhide
This course takes you up into the keep of Fukuchiyama Castle, built by Akechi Mitsuhide, on a walk through the castle town to pay respects at Goryo-jinja Shrine…
From Chion-in Temple and Shoren-in Temple to Heian-jingu Shrine in Okazaki
This course takes you walking north from Yasaka-jinja Shrine in Gion along the foot of Higashiyama, visiting Chion-in Temple and Shoren-in Temple, before…
From Kiyomizu-dera Temple to Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka Slopes
This walking route takes you to visit Kiyomizu-dera Temple in the morning, descend the cobblestones and stone steps of Sannenzaka Slope and Ninenzaka Slope from…
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