The magical, seemingly unending path of over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan. …

A travel guide that introduces tourist places like Kyoto temples, shrines, and scenic spots. It's the best starting point to decide what to see.

Heian-jingu Shrine is a relatively recent addition to Kyoto’s collection of sacred places, but is still a very impressive shrine which features elegant, richly-colored buildings surrounded by large …

Serious pilgrims come to pray, young people come looking for good fortune in love, visitors come to see the sights, and all fall under the spell of Kyoto’s timeless temple.

Know Kyoto like a local by exploring the historic sites, shrines, temples, and architecture that serves as a foundation for new innovations in Kyoto culture.

It is perhaps the most widely-recognized image of Kyoto. Seen reflected in the adjoining “mirror pond” with its small islands of rock and pine, Kinkaku-ji Temple, “The Golden Pavilion,” is a …

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is one of the great shrines of Kyoto. It features elaborate architecture, plum trees which scent the air in spring, and a collection of treasures of special interest to …

Traveling during that time of day gives you a chance to leisurely enjoy Kyoto and appreciate the difference in its atmosphere. There are many temples and shrines that open from early hours …

Sep 2, 2025 · The Kyoto Summer Special Openings is a program allowing visits to temples, shrines and other historical buildings of cultural importance in Kyoto City for a limited period …

Yasaka-jinja Shrine, with its long connection to Kyoto’s geiko (the regional term for geisha) community centered in the nearby Gion District, is a bustling, colorful and pleasant downtown …