Arashiyama
Arashiyama is a district on the western outskirts of Kyoto known for its scenic views and ancient, peaceful temples. Since ancient times, it has been considered a place to see cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves.
Tenryu Shrine in Arashiyama is home to one of Japan's most beautiful traditional strolling gardens.
Autumn is the best time to visit Arashiyama, with brilliant red leaves on the mountain.
Togetsukyo Bridge crosses the Oi River, from where you can see the beautiful mountain range in the background.
Arashiyama is also home to the romantic Sagano Scenic Railway.
Sagano Bamboo Forest
The Sagano Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama is considered one of the most beautiful forests in the world. This enchanting bamboo forest is famous for its natural beauty and the gentle rustling sound of the bamboo trees swaying in the wind.
Sagano Bamboo Forest attracts both Japanese and international tourists to Kyoto
Many tourists also rent kimonos to wear when walking in the bamboo forest to add to the poetic atmosphere.
The charm of bamboo forest under blue sky and gentle breeze
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari is the main shrine of 32,000 Inari shrines across Japan, located in Fushimi-ku. It is located at the foot of Mount Inari, 233 meters above sea level. The path to the shrine is a network of trails that stretches for about 4 kilometers and takes about 2 hours to climb.
The giant torii gate marks the entrance to the shrine, considered the boundary between the mortal world and the sacred world.
Thousands of torii shrine gates like a tunnel to the top of the mountain
The Philosopher's Path
The Philosopher's Path is a beautiful stone-paved path along a cherry-lined canal that runs from Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) to Nanzenji (Southern Zen Temple).
The green streets in summer and autumn make Kyoto city cool.
Cherry blossoms bloom along the roadside in spring
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Kyoto Botanical Gardens is the oldest and most comprehensive public botanical garden in Japan. The garden rotates its seasonal and deciduous trees so visitors can enjoy the scenery year-round. It is the perfect place for a stroll, picnic or cherry blossom viewing.
Cactus in the greenhouse at Kyoto Botanical Garden
Tulips at Kyoto Botanical Garden
Uji
Uji is a beautiful small city located in a green valley on the southern outskirts of Kyoto. The Uji River, ancient temples and green tea fields here have a gentle, romantic beauty that seems to have not changed since ancient times.
Phoenix Hall at Byōdō-in Temple
Visitors can also enjoy the beautiful gardens surrounding Mimuroto Temple, also known as the Flower Temple.
Ine-cho
Ine-cho was once a sleepy fishing village on the shores of Ine Bay in northern Kyoto, but is now a popular tourist destination nicknamed the "Venice of Japan."
The town is rich in tradition and is home to some of the most coastal lifestyles in Japan that have survived to this day. Ine is particularly known for its unique centuries-old houses called “funaya” and its traditional lifestyle of fishing and agriculture.
