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An ancient shrine located in the ancient Tadasu-no-Mori forest. Registered as a World Heritage Site, even in the midst of a bustling city, this lush green area is a place of relaxation where time flows at a leisurely pace and where locals come to take a stroll.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, where many visitors come to pray for academic success, is also famous as a famous cherry blossom viewing spot. In front of the shrine is a long-established shop selling "Chogoro Mochi," a favorite of Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

A treasure trove of Momoyama architecture, affectionately known as Onishi-san.
There are many buildings that embody the essence of Momoyama culture, and Hiunkaku is known as one of the Three Pavilions of Kyoto along with Kinkakuji and Ginkakuji.

Nijo Castle was a major stage for historical change. There are many things to see, including Ninomaru Goten, a Shoin-style building representative of the Momoyama period.

Known for its "Kiyomizu's Wooden stage", this is one of Kyoto's most representative temples. You can get a panoramic view of the town from Hondo, which is located on the cliffs of Kinunkei, and you can also enjoy shopping and strolling around the surrounding areas such as Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka.

It was founded as a shrine for the citizens to commemorate the 1,100th anniversary of the capital's relocation to Heian (1895, Meiji 28).
The shrine garden (a scenic spot) is a stroll-style garden with a pond covering approximately 30,000 square meters, and is divided into four gardens: East, Central, West, and South, each of which is home to beautiful seasonal flowers.

The Ginkakuji Temple, a symbol of Higashiyama culture, is a two-story Kannon Hall.
It is known as one of the Three Pavilions of Kyoto, along with Kinkakuji and Hiunkaku (Honganji).

There are many sights to see within the extensive grounds, including the Sanmon Gate, which is famous for the famous line, "What a magnificent view, what a magnificent view," as well as the Hojo Garden and the Suidobashi Aqueduct, where a branch of the Lake Biwa Canal flows.

One of Kyoto's most famous Momiji spots! The principal image, the Looking Back Amida, is unusual in that it looks back over its shoulder. It has long been praised as "Eikando Temple of Maple Leaves in Autumn."

Nene Temple, where honoring of the spirit of the Toyotomi clan are commemorated.
The Hojo garden, Hashintei, is known for its beautiful weeping cherry blossoms in spring.

The main hall is lined with a magnificent array of Thousand-Armed Kannon statues. The statue is centered around a seated Thousand-Armed Kannon statue, a national treasure, created by the Kamakura period Buddhist sculptor Tankei, and houses 1,001 standing Thousand-Armed Kannon statues, each with a different expression.

The head temple of the Jodo sect of Buddhism. There are many things to see, such as the Sanmon Gate, which is said to be one of the three greatest gates in Japan, and the Great Bell Tower, famous for the New Year's Eve bell. There are also seven mysteries that remain in legend, such as the "nightingale-bari corridor," where you can hear a sound similar to that of a nightingale when you walk down the corridor.

Park that spreads out to the east of Yasaka. Sonochi spreads across gentle hills and features a walking path around a pond. It is also famous for its weeping cherry blossoms, which are some of the most beautiful Japan.

Kamigamo Shrine is located in the north of Kyoto City. Kamogawa river flows right next to the shrine, and mountains tower behind it, making it a place rich in nature that soothes visitors. It is one of Kyoto's old shrine and is also famous for the Aoi Festival.

Old shrine with an approach that runs along Funagawa. It attracts worshippers as the god of water who also brings good luck in finding love. You can also enjoy the water fortune telling, where the fortune will appear when you float the Monji in the sacred Kanzui on the grounds.

Ohara, located in east of Kyoto, was once a hidden village inhabited by hermits who had renounced the world.
Sanzenin is one of Tendai Goka gates, and is a famous temple with beautiful scenery that changes with the seasons, attracting many visitors throughout the year.

Jisso-in Temple has two gardens, one a landscape garden and the other a rock garden.
Both gardens have different sights to see in each season, but their floor maples are especially famous.

Known as a representative rock garden of Kyoto, it features fifteen stones of various sizes arranged on white gravel. The famous aspect of this garden is that it is said you cannot see all the stones from any single viewpoint.

It is a treasure trove of prestigious architecture. In spring, the Omurozakura cherry blossoms, a designated scenic spot, bloom in full bloom, captivating visitors.

The Sogenchi Garden, with its Arashiyama scenery as a backdrop, is as beautiful as a painting and was Japan's first designated historic site and special place of scenic beauty.
It attracts many people with its different scenery throughout the seasons.

This area has long been known as a tourist destination. It is beautiful both in cherry blossom season and autumn foliage season. Take a stroll through Sagano where the Togetsukyo Bridge spanning the Katsura River and numerous ancient temples create a Kyoto-like atmosphere.

You can enjoy the nature and beauty of the valley along Hozu River for about 25 minutes. You can enjoy different scenery in each season, such as cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn leaves, barren fields in winter, and sometimes snowy scenery.

It is located in one of Kyoto's most popular tourist areas, with many of the city's most famous temples lined up against the natural scenery of Mount Kasayama. The Golden Shariden Hall and Kinkakuji Pavilion, which represent the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, are particularly famous.

When it comes to spots to see Momiji in Nagaokakyo city, Komyoji is the place to go. The vast grounds are dyed red by hundreds of maple trees, and Ishidatami of the approach to the temple is filled with them, creating a mesmerizing sight.

This ancient temple is associated with Kobo Daishi Daishi Kukai and boasts the tallest five-story pagoda in Japan. It is said to be a treasure trove of esoteric Buddhist art and has many temple treasures. In particular, the three-dimensional mandala in the lecture hall was created by Kukai and conveys his teachings to the present day.

Founded by Fujiwara no Yorimichi in the late Heian period. The national treasure, the Phoenix Hall, is famous as the design on the 10 yen coin. At the Fushokan Museum on the temple grounds, you can see many temple treasures, including the Unchu Kuyo Bosatsu statue.

It is the head shrine of the approximately 30,000 Inari shrines across the country and is located at the foot of Mount Inari. Behind the main hall is a magnificent sight of the thousand torii gates donated by worshippers.

The temple grounds cover the entirety of Mount Daigo, and include a main hall and a five-story pagoda. It is a famous cherry blossom viewing spot, known as the place where Toyotomi Hideyoshi held his "Daigo Cherry Blossom Viewing" event.

In autumn, the surrounding mountains turn crimson red Tofukuji. The view from Tsutenkyo Bridge is spectacular, making this one of Kyoto most popular spots for viewing Momiji.

Mount Hiei stretches from north to south across the border between Kyoto and Shiga prefectures. The entire huge mountain is the temple grounds, and the three areas of Todo, Saito, and Yokokawa are collectively called Hieizan Enryakuji. It is a major holy site for Japan Buddhism.

Tsugao-Yamadera is also famous for its caricature of birds, animals and humans. It is one of the most famous places to see Momiji not only in Kyoto but in Japan as well.