We had a spare morning before leaving Kyoto and decided to take the trip up into the hills to see this stunning garden. The trip takes about 1 hour each way and can be reached either through a single bus trip from downtown Kyoto, or a combination of subway and public bus (see the very helpful link at http://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3955.html). Part... More

I like this temple very much because of its quietness, located far from the city crowdness and people,take you time to visit this neighborhood. More

… out of the way of the regular tourist traffic, in the northern part of Kyoto, it is a quiet spot where you can sit down and reflect, surrounded by the beautiful temples and nature… More

this temple and this setting are just about my favorite in Kyoto. Sublime at certain seasons. More

i went to sanzen-in because a close friend recommended it. i had not heard of it much on travel sites/blogs. it is quite a bit out of kyoto, north-east from the shijo/karasuma area...takes about an hour to get there on the kyoto bus. for people who buy the one-day pass, please note that pass does not cover your trip to... More

This atmosphere is unbeatable. So ancient and religious. Visit this temple in the morning because it can become quite crowded (we were the first visitors - that was the ony possibilty to take our picture without other visitors). More

The Sanzen-in Temple is about an hour from Kyoto station by bus. It's a little getaway, particularly if you have visited the more famous and popular sights in Kyoto. The temple grounds are serene and beautiful (I was there in the summer - I understand it gets busy in Autumn as with the entire Kyoto). Look out for the stone... More

it's a 15-minute walk from the bus stop to the temple, and there are many temples/gardens along the way/around there (each requiring separate admission). it's a bit out of the way, but if you have a lot of time in kyoto and saw all the other main attractions, then maybe you wouldn't mind taking the time to get there for... More