The gateway to Japan’s cultural capital. Kyoto Station is a blend of the modern and the ancient—offering sleek steel architecture while being your portal to some of the oldest temples and shrines in Japan. 

Famous for its 10,000 vermillion torii gates that snake up Mount Inari, this shrine honors Inari, the Shinto god of rice and prosperity. It dates back to 711 AD and is one of Kyoto’s most iconic and visited sites.

Founded in 1236, this Zen temple is one of the Five Great Zen Temples of Kyoto. It features a stunning display of autumn foliage and meticulously designed Zen gardens.

A lesser-known gem that blends beautifully with the surrounding gardens. It enshrines local protective deities and remains a peaceful escape from tourist crowds.

This shrine honors Toyotomi Hideyoshi, one of Japan’s great unifiers. Built in 1599, the karamon gate is a designated national treasure.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site established in 778 AD, famous for its wooden stage that juts out over the hillside. The temple's name means “Pure Water” and refers to the Otowa Waterfall running beneath it.

Once known as Gion Shrine, this site has been central to Kyoto's Gion Matsuri since 869 AD. It enshrines the deity Susanoo-no-Mikoto, and is known for its glowing lanterns at night.

Head temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect of Buddhism, it features Japan’s largest temple bell, weighing over 70 tons. The Sanmon Gate is also the largest in Japan.

Built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary of the founding of Kyoto. Its massive torii gate and beautiful gardens reflect Heian-era aesthetics.

One of the largest wooden structures in the world, this temple is a hub for the Jodo Shinshu school of Buddhism and was founded in 1602 by Tokugawa Ieyasu.

Founded in 796 AD, it features Kyoto’s tallest pagoda at 55 meters high. The temple is a symbol of Kyoto and a center for esoteric Shingon Buddhism founded by Kukai.

A full loop of Kyoto’s sacred and historical heart—where time slows down among torii gates, pagodas, and peaceful zen gardens.