Guides in Kyoto
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Ancient Temples of Sagano: From Rakushisha Hermitage to Seiryo-ji Temple and Osawa Pond at Daikaku-ji Temple
From Rakushisha Hermitage, the hut of Basho's disciple Mukai Kyorai, past Seiryo-ji Temple, known by the name "Saga Shaka-do Temple," to Osawa Pond at…
Touring the "Sanbi" Area: Takao, Makinoo, and Toganoo
Located northwest of Kyoto along the valley of the Kiyotaki River, Jingo-ji Temple in Takao, Saimyo-ji Temple in Makinoo, and Kozan-ji Temple in Toganoo line…
The Three Motoise Shrines and the Oni of Mt. Oe (By Car)
In Oe-cho, Fukuchiyama City, this driving course takes you on a visit to the "Three Motoise Shrines" in order: Toyouke Daijinja Shrine (known as Motoise Geku,…
From Shimogamo-jinja Shrine to Shokoku-ji Temple and Kyoto Imperial Palace
On the north side of Kyoto, a shrine older than Heian-kyo, a Zen temple founded by a Muromachi shogunate shogun, and the imperial residence that served the…
Cherry Blossoms of Yamashina Canal and Bishamon-do Temple
From the Mausoleum of Emperor Tenji, walk east along the Yamashina Canal, the section of the Lake Biwa Canal that flows through Yamashina, to Bishamon-do Temple…
Fushimi Sake Breweries and Jikkokubune
Beginning at Gokonomiya-jinja Shrine, the guardian shrine of the former Fushimi Town area, this route takes you through Fushimi Sakagura Koji, where you can…
Tango Chirimen Silk Crepe Townscapes and Amanohashidate (by Car)
This driving course takes you to visit Chion-ji Temple, which sits adjacent to Amanohashidate, walk through the pine groves of Amanohashidate, and then drive to…
Ancient Temples of Nishiyama: Yoshimine-dera Temple, the Temple of Flowers, and Oharano-jinja Shrine (By Car)
After taking in the Yuryu Pine and the panoramic vista of Kyoto's cityscape at Yoshimine-dera Temple, nestled halfway up Kyoto's western mountains (Nishiyama),…
Walking from Ginkaku-ji Temple to Nanzen-ji Temple along the Philosopher's Path
This walking course starts at Ginkaku-ji Temple, stops by Honen-in Temple, heads south along the Philosopher's Path following the Lake Biwa Canal, and visits…
Classic Arashiyama: From Togetsukyo Bridge to Tenryu-ji Temple and the Chikurin-no-Komichi Path
From Togetsukyo Bridge spanning the Oi River, head to the World Heritage site of Tenryu-ji Temple.
Daigo-ji Temple, Sanbo-in Temple, Zuishin-in Temple, and Kaju-ji Temple in Ono
This historic temple-walking route begins at Daigo-ji Temple, known since the Heian period as a cherry blossom site called the "Flowers of Daigo," and Sanbo-in…
From Kurama-dera Temple Over the Mountain to Kifune-jinja Shrine
This one-day itinerary takes you to Kurama via the Eizan Railway, up the approach to Kurama-dera Temple, from the Honden Kondo (main hall) along the Okunoin…
Kameoka: Kameoka Kiri-no-Terrace, Tamba Ichinomiya, and Yunohana Onsen (By Car)
This driving itinerary in Kameoka takes you from overlooking the fog blanketing the Kameoka Basin from Kameoka Kiri-no-Terrace on a chilly morning, to paying…
The South Bank of Arashiyama: The Monkey Mountain and Horin-ji Temple
Cross Togetsukyo Bridge, a famous symbol of Arashiyama, to the south and head to Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama, where Japanese macaques live in a wild state.
Senbon Torii of Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Tofuku-ji Temple
This course takes you through the Senbon Torii at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, then one stop on the JR Nara Line to Tofuku-ji Temple to explore Tsutenkyo Bridge…
From the Kumihama Merchant Town to the Sunsets of Yuhigaura (By Car)
This driving course takes you through the town of Kumihama in Kyotango City to visit the residence of a wealthy merchant that flourished during the Edo period,…
Nagaoka-kyo: Komyo-ji Temple's Autumn Leaves and Nagaoka Tenmangu Shrine
This walking course takes you along the maple approach at Komyo-ji Temple at the foot of Nagaokakyo City's western mountains, continues to Nagaoka Tenmangu…
From Amanohashidate to Ine-no-Funaya Boathouses (Car / Bus)
This course takes you north across the pine grove of Amanohashidate, one of Japan's Three Scenic Views, to pray at Kono-jinja Shrine—the ichinomiya (primary…
Walking Through Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, Kamishichiken, and Nishijin
This walking tour through Nishijin takes you to Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, through the Kamishichiken geisha district along its east approach, and on to Nishijin…
From To-ji Temple's Five-Story Pagoda to Umekoji (For Families)
After visiting To-ji Temple, home to the tallest wooden pagoda in Japan, walk north to Umekoji Park.
From Ruriko-in Temple in Yase to Sanzen-in and Jakko-in Temples in Ohara
This one-day itinerary takes you from Yase at the foot of Mt. Hiei to the mountain village of Ohara to the north via Kyoto Bus, touring historic temples.
Dusk in Gion: From Kennin-ji Temple to Shirakawa and Pontocho
This walking course takes you to Kennin-ji Temple in the afternoon, north along Hanamikoji-dori Street to the Gion Shinbashi teahouse district along the…
Classic Uji: From Byodo-in Temple to Ujigami-jinja Shrine and the Town of The Tale of Genji
From Byodo-in Temple with its Phoenix Hall, also featured on the 10-yen coin, cross Uji Bridge—one of Japan's three ancient bridges—to the east bank of the Uji…
A Classic Day Crossing Amanohashidate on Foot
This course takes you from Amanohashidate View Land in the south to take in the panoramic vista of Amanohashidate, visits Chion-ji Temple, crosses the…
Uzumasa: Uzumasa Kyoto Village and the Miroku Bodhisattva of Koryu-ji Temple
Uzumasa is a film studio district that has long produced period dramas (jidaigeki). Enjoy Uzumasa Kyoto Village with its recreation of Edo-period Kyoto streets,…
Autumn in Takagamine: Koetsu-ji Temple, Genko-an Temple, and Josho-ji Temple
Starting from the "Takagamine Genkoan-mae" bus stop in Takagamine, in the northern part of Kyoto City, this walking course visits three temples: Koetsu-ji…
Returning to Arashiyama by Torokko Train and Hozugawa River Boat Ride
Ride the Torokko train from Saga along the Hozu River ravine up to Kameoka, and take the Hozugawa River Boat Ride back down the same gorge to Arashiyama.
Koke-dera Temple, Suzumushi-dera Temple, and Matsunoo-taisha Shrine
This walking course visits three shrines and temples lined up at the foot of Mount Matsuo in western Kyoto.
From Nene-no-Michi Path to Maruyama Park, Yasaka-jinja Shrine, and Gion
After visiting the garden and teahouses of Kodai-ji Temple, walk north along the stone-paved Nene-no-Michi Path to Maruyama Park.
Manpuku-ji Temple in Obaku and the Nintendo Museum
This tour takes you to the Nintendo Museum in Ogura, Uji, to experience the history of Nintendo's entertainment, followed by a ride on the JR Nara Line to…
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