30 Yoshidakaguraokachō, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto, 606-8311, Japan
Cluster of quiet temples including Takenaka Inari (red torii tunnel) and Yoshida-jinja - almost empty despite being beautiful.
8 Umegahata Togano-ocho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
UNESCO temple with animal scrolls.
Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
How to apply for Moss Temple.
248 Dōnomaechō, Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto, 604-8134, Japan
Origin of ikebana flower arranging art - built in 587 according to Shotoku Taishi's instructions.
Fujinoki-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Local specialty coffee.
Ichijoji, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Famous ramen shop concentration.
81-1 Matsubara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto
Temple with Kuya statue.
Nishijin, Kita-ku, Kyoto
Cafe in renovated bathhouse.
806 Seimeichō, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-8222, Japan
Mystical shrine with ancient cosmology symbols and legendary well - dedicated to famous onmyoji.
2-5 Sagatorimoto Fukatani-cho, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
1200 stone statues. Hidden gem.
1 Nishikujo Toriiguchicho, Minami-ku, Kyoto
Large mall near station.
Todou Shigatani, Uji, Kyoto
Hydrangea temple. June flowers.
570-188 Gionmachi Minamigawa, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0074, Japan
Historic tea merchant's stylish townhouse café with tea tasting sets (5 teas + snacks) - transforms to tea cocktail bar at night.
Katsuranomiya, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto
Perfect Japanese garden. Reservation.
Various shops, Kyoto
Traditional Kyoto sweets.
32 Sagatorimoto Kosakachō, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto
Small moss temple. Quiet.
Kitano Tenmangu, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Monthly market on 25th at Kitano Tenmangu.
Japan, 〒605-0087 Kyoto, Higashiyama Ward, Motoyoshichō, 白川筋
Picturesque canal lined with weeping willows, cherry trees, and high-class ochaya. Quieter than Hanamikoji, especially evening.
540 Ohararaigoin-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Moss garden in Ohara. Peaceful.
Yoshida, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Student district. Cafes and bookshops.
Demachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto
Local shopping arcade. Student favorite.
Various locations, Kyoto
Traditional public bathhouses.
Various locations, Kyoto
Traditional Japanese inns.
137 Sanbocho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto
Hidden samurai house. Secret rooms.
