Things To Do In Kyoto

Gion

Gion- district of Kyoto, Japan.
Sanjusangendo

Sanjusangendo is definitely not your typical temple with green lush gardens but it is a house to 1001 Buddhist statues similar to the terra cota warriors in China. If you want to learn about Buddhism and …
Arashiyama Bamboo Forest Kyoto

Arashiyama Bamboo Forest is the name given to a whole area in the western part of Kyoto where you can spend at least half a day. The bamboo grove is open to visitors 24 hours and free. You can get there …
Best Things to do in Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, 10,000 Torii Gates

Some fast facts Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine is famous for its mystique torii gates laying in the forest area on the skirts of a mountain. The place enshrines the deity of Inari Okami which is the rice-harvest …
Kiyomizu Dera Temple

Located on the Hill of Eastern Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of the most popular landmarks to visit in Kyoto for a long time both among Japanese and overseas visitors. It was originally built in the …
Simple Guide of Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Kinkakui also known as Golden Pavilion, is another most popular tourist destination in Kyoto. Founded by Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate Dynasty in the late 14th century, it is now …
Simple Guide of Ginkakuji Silver Palace

Ginkakuji, also known as Silver Pavilion, was established by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth Muromachi shogun in the late 15th century at the foot of the Eastern Mountains in Kyoto. Yoshimasa was a grandson …