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Attraction
Kiyomizu-dera
Place of worship
4.5
Iconic Buddhist temple on Mount Otowa known for the scenic views afforded from its sizable veranda.
Eikando Zenrinji
Place of worship
4.6
Major Buddhist temple with ancient art, such as a famed statue of Buddha looking over his shoulder.
Tōfuku-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.4
Large Buddhist temple established in 1236 on scenic grounds with gardens known for fall foliage.
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Place of worship
4.4
Shrine with 10th-century origins featuring annual festivals to mark natural & historical events.
Tōji Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Historic Buddhist temple with a 5-story wooden pagoda & sculptures of deities from the 8th century.
Myoshin-ji Taizo-in
Place of worship
4.5
Zen Buddhist complex founded in 1404, featuring a landscaped rock garden with evergreen plants.
もみじのトンネル
Landmark
4.7
Kamo River
Attraction
4.6
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Historical landmark
4.6
Nanzen-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.5
Stately Buddhist temple complex with a Zen garden, forested grounds & walking paths.
Bishamondō Temple
Place of worship
4.3
Temple of the Tendai sect dating to the 8th century, known for its striking autumn foliage.
Heian Shrine
Place of worship
4.3
Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.
Arashiyama
Attraction
4.5
Scenic location showcasing a host of monkeys, plus a bamboo forest & water vistas.
Rurikō-in Temple
Place of worship
4.3
Carp pools & gardens at a serene Buddhist temple surrounded by trees, known for fall colors.
Activity/Tour
Otagi Nenbutsu Temple and Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Tour
Activity
5.0
Place
Gion
Landmark
Geisha district featuring high-end shops & restaurants, a Zen garden & women in colorful kimonos.
Jizō-in Temple (Take-no-tera)
Place of worship
4.2
Commonly known as the Bamboo Temple for the forest that surrounds it, this temple was built in 1367.
Konkai Kōmyō-ji Temple
Place of worship
4.3
Sacred Buddhist temple complex featuring traditional halls, antique statues & landscaped gardens.