Kyoto
Featured places: Kyoto City, Uji City, Kameoka City, Amanohashidate, Ine Town, Kyotango City, etc.
Kyoto City can be reached from Osaka by train in approximately 30 minutes.
Temples
Kyoto City
Home to over 1,600 Buddhist temples, ranging from the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) and Kiyomizu-dera, to smaller, neighborhood temples.
Shrines
Kyoto City
Home to around 400 Shinto Shrines, each offering a unique window into Japan’s ancient spiritual traditions, such as Fushimi Inari Taisha, Heian Jingu Shrine, Yasaka Shrine, and more.
Gion District
Kyoto City
Kyoto’s iconic geisha district, known for its preserved wooden teahouses, traditional arts, and cobblestone streets lined with history and charm.
Ninenzaka Street
Kyoto City
A charming, stone-paved pedestrian street in Kyoto's Higashiyama district, lined with traditional wooden buildings, shops, and teahouses.
Arashiyama
Kyoto City
A scenic district famous for the Togetsukyo Bridge that spans the Katsura River, iconic Bamboo Grove, and the UNESCO World Heritage Site
Tenryu-ji Temple.
Nijo Castle
Kyoto City
UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its ornate Ninomaru Palace, chirping “nightingale floors,” and beautifully landscaped gardens.
Uji City
Uji City
A historic city famous for its high-quality green tea, the UNESCO World Heritage Site Byodo-in Temple, and scenic views along the Uji River.
Sightseeing Train
Kyoto City
A nostalgic sightseeing train offering a scenic ride through the Hozugawa River gorge, known for its open-air cars and beautiful seasonal views.
Scenic Boat Ride
Kyoto City & Vicinity
Traditional boat rides along the rivers,
offering serene journeys through Kyoto's natural landscapes, with views of forested gorges, seasonal colors, and tranquil waters.
Amanohashidate
Tango Peninsula
A popular scenic spot known for its "Bridge to Heaven," a 3.6 km-long andbar covered with pine trees, offering breathtaking views of the sea, mountains, and surrounding landscapes.
Ine Town
Tango Peninsula
A charming fishing village known for its
traditional funaya (boat houses), scenic coastal views, and tranquil atmosphere reflecting Japan’s maritime heritage.
Kyotango City
Tango Peninsula
A coastal city known for its rugged sea cliffs, beautiful beaches, and hot springs, offering a mix of natural beauty, traditional culture, and relaxing seaside charm.
Recommended Food
Enjoy matcha desserts, such as parfait, warabi mochi, and so on, in a beautifully preserved teahouse along the serene Shirakawa River.
Enjoy matcha desserts, such as parfait, warabi mochi, and so on, in a beautifully preserved teahouse along the serene Shirakawa River.
Matcha Cafe
Kyoto City
Unique picnic experience by the Kamo River with freshly brewed coffee and light snacks, prepared by a charming café known for its vintage furnishings and home-roasted blends.
Unique picnic experience by the Kamo River with freshly brewed coffee and light snacks, prepared by a charming caf é known for its vintage furnishings and home-roasted blends.
Picnic
Kyoto City
Serene seaside cafe, offering panoramic views of Ine Bay, allowing you to enjoy the tranquil scenery while savoring handcrafted desserts and beverages.
Serene seaside cafe, offering panoramic views of Ine Bay, allowing you to enjoy the tranquil scenery while savoring handcrafted desserts and beverages.
Seaside Cafe
Ine Town
Recommended Accommodation
From a cultural heritage hotel to a tranquil forest retreat, Kyoto offers it all — each with its own distinct sense of luxury.
From a cultural heritage hotel to a tranquil forest retreat, Kyoto offers it all — each with its own distinct sense of luxury.
Luxurious
Kyoto City
Transformed from a 1933 elementary school, this hotel blends Western architecture with Japanese aesthetics, offering private baths, a rooftop bar with views of Yasaka Pagoda, and a restaurant overseen by Ducasse Paris.
Transformed from a 1933 elementary school, this hotel blends Western architecture with Japanese aesthetics, offering private baths, a rooftop bar with views of Yasaka Pagoda, and a restaurant overseen by Ducasse Paris.
Historical
Kyoto City
From a nature-blended ryokan to a seaside retreat with panoramic views of the Sea of Japan, enjoy a tranquil escape. Soak in soothing onsen waters and savor exquisite seasonal seafood.
From a nature-blended ryokan to a seaside retreat with panoramic views of the Sea of Japan, enjoy a tranquil escape. Soak in soothing onsen waters and savor exquisite seasonal seafood.