Experiences & Entertainment in Kyoto
A majestic temple on a hill, known for its huge wooden veranda, built without a single nail. It offers a panoramic view of the city.
An amazing place in the Arashiyama area with 1,200 stone statues of Rakans (followers of Buddha), each with a unique facial expression.
The famous shrine has thousands of bright red torii gates forming corridors on the mountainside. Open 24 hours a day, free to enter.
The most famous Zen garden in the world consists of 15 stones on white gravel, arranged in such a way that one stone is always hidden from view from any point of view.
Квартал гейш с традиционными деревянными домами матия и чайными домиками. Здесь можно встретить гейш и их учениц (майко), идущих на работу по улице Ханамикодзи.
The former residence of the Tokugawa shoguns, famous for its "nightingale floors" that creak when walked on, alerting visitors to the presence of intruders.
A walking trail along the canal, lined with hundreds of cherry trees. It's an ideal place for leisurely walks, especially in spring.
A mountain temple, reached by a scenic path through the forest from the Kifune Shrine. The place is considered the birthplace of Reiki practice.
An area on the western outskirts of the city with the picturesque Togetsukyo Bridge and trails through giant bamboo stalks.
A Zen Buddhist temple, the upper two floors of which are completely covered with pure gold leaf. The reflection of the temple in the Mirror Lake is one of the most recognizable views of Japan.