20221. Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine24,569Historic Sites • Religious SitesSouthern Kyoto•Open nowBy juihongThis building has been here since 1589, and the entire shrine itself predates back to 711, far preceding the foundation…
20222. Kinkakuji Temple17,077Religious SitesNorthern Kyoto•Open nowBy LifenotmundaneSet within a serene lake and Zen gardens, it is a creation of a powerful overlord who spent his retirement years on…
20223. Kiyomizu-dera Temple11,576Historic Sites • Points of Interest & LandmarksOpen nowBy BWHKDRAs a world-renowned UNESCO heritage site, this temple is flooded by visitor from all around the globe every day.
20224. Sanjusangendo Temple3,951Historic Sites • Religious SitesBy RKWh2oThis massive temple includes the largest collection of life-sized Buddhas in the world.
20225. Arashiyama6,634Neighborhoods • Scenic Walking AreasWestern KyotoBy 333RichardBThe green filtered light and canopy of upright bamboo trunks creates a unique living cathedral ambience .
20226. Eikando Zenrinji Temple1,726Points of Interest & Landmarks • Religious SitesOpen nowBy CanadianBoysThis Temple site comprises many buildings and has been modernized recently and includes an elevator, toilets with all…
20227. Nijo Castle6,996Points of Interest & Landmarks • CastlesCity CenterBy GrdnWhtThis castle has displays of many aspects of the original site's functions.
8. Gion7,280Neighborhoods • Points of Interest & LandmarksGionBy CavydadThe alleys and streets are made up of shops, restaurants, b&b’s and private residences that appear timeless in style…
20229. Ginkakuji Temple4,622Religious SitesOpen nowBy unescotravelbugThis Zen Temple is one of many Zen temples in Kyoto; nested on the foothill of Higashiyama where Japan's Higashiyama…
10. Monkey Park Iwatayama2,643ZoosWestern KyotoBy 930natashaiThe Iwatayama Monkey Park is a peaceful sanctuary for a big troupe of Japanese macaques, located at the summit of Mt.
202211. Tofuku-ji Temple1,829Historic Sites • Religious SitesSouthern KyotoBy ryanteoThese 2 structures are surrounded by a number of ancient temple buildings with Zen architecture.
202212. Nanzen-ji Temple2,183Religious Sites • GardensOpen nowBy ManchesterAlbionNanzen-ji Temple is one of the great sights of Kyoto and is especially atmospheric in the early morning.
