10 Lesser Known Spots in Kyoto, Japan. How many have you been to out of 10? 😆 1. Heian Shrine 2. Mimurotoji Temple 3. Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) 4. Chionin Temple 5. Shogunzuka 6. Konkaikomyoji Temple 7. Chorakuji Temple 8. Yanagidani Kannon 9. Ninnaji Temple 10. Kokedera (Moss Temple) #kyoto #kyotojapan #japan #japantravel #kyotoplaces #kyototrip #kyotospots #japantrip
Attraction
Heian Shrine
Place of worship
4.3
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
Mimuroto-ji
Place of worship
4.1
Buddhist temple, some 1,200 years old, with a lucky bull statue & hydrangea, azalea & lotus gardens.
Chion-in Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Expansive 17th-century temple headquarters of Jodo Shu Buddhism with gardens, events & services.
Shogunzuka Mound
Historical landmark
4.3
Ancient mountaintop burial ground next to a temple with observation decks for sweeping views.
Chōraku-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.1
Tranquil, centuries-old Buddhist complex with gardens known for cherry blossom & fall foliage.
Ninnaji
Place of worship
4.4
This historic Buddhist temple featuring picturesque gardens & a 5-story pagoda was founded in 886.
Activity/Tour
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
Activity
5.0
Place
Konkai Kōmyō-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.3
Sacred Buddhist temple complex featuring traditional halls, antique statues & landscaped gardens.
Yanagidani Kannon