The Philosopher's Walk is a pedestrian path that follows a cherry-tree-lined canal in Kyoto, between Ginkaku-ji and Nanzen-ji passing Hōnen-in, Ōtoyo Shrine, and Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji. (30 min) Read more.
The Silver Pavilion was built following the model of the Golden Pavilion. And this temple's gardens were our favorite in whole Japan. Read more.
Tour the historical castle completed in 1626, which was built to provide lodging for Tokugawa Shogun and as a palladium for Kyoto Imperial Palace. Read more.
The rock garden is the main attraction and can either leave you cold or stir the most profound revelation within you. Read more.
Visit the Golden Pavillion, designated as a National Special Historic Site and National Special Landscape, with 2 floors covered entirely in thin layers of pure gold and detailed architecture ...
Gain exclusive access to the former residence of the Emperor of Japan, which oversaw many important functions until the capital moved to Tokyo in 1869.
Browse the world's longest wooden structure, housing 1,001 life-size statues of Buddhist Kannon deities dating back to the 13th century.
Spectacular views over the city and sip from the waterfall nearby. Back in the Edo period people believed that whoever jumped from the 13m high cliff and survived would have their wish granted. Read more.
Takemura is an old Japanese restaurant that specializes in yu-dofu, a popular winter cuisine in Kyoto. The tofu is made by a local tofu specialist with Japanese soy beans and pure local well water. Read more.
After leaving the station, cross the street and enter the vast grounds of the Tenryu-ji Temple complex. Tenryu-ji Temple (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), head temple of the Tenryu-ji Rinzai Zen sect Read more.
After seeing the main buildings of the temple and passing through the garden you will come to the northern gate of the complex and enter Arashiyama's famous bamboo forest. Read more.
After leaving Okochi Sanso, follow the bamboo forest path back in the direction you came from and you will soon come to Nonomiya Shrine where the wind often rustles musically through the bamboo leaves Read more.
Rakushisha -> Jojakkoji -> Nison-in Temple -> Gio-ji. Can then go to Good map attached. Read more.
Starting point for Sagano Scenic Railway. Tickets can be purchased here. Read more.
