Audio guides to Sakyo Ward, Kyoto

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…