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  • May 31, 2017

    Kiyomizudera

    Founded in the Heian Period (794-1185), Kiyomizudera is one of Kyoto’s most celebrated temples and one of seventeen World Heritage sites in the city. Founded on the site of the Otowa Waterfall - ...
  • May 30, 2017

    Sanjusangendo

    Most commonly referred to as ‘Sanjusangendo’, the properly named Rengeo-in is the longest wooden structure and second largest temple in Japan. Founded by the cloistered Emperor Go-Shirakawa in 11...
  • May 29, 2017

    Higashiyama District inc. Yasaka Pagoda

    Located between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine, Higashiyama is one of Kyoto’s best-preserved historic districts. An enclave in which ‘old Kyoto’ lives on, the area retains the majority of its his...
  • May 28, 2017

    Yasaka (Gion) Shrine

    Located in eastern Kyoto and within easy walking distance of the always popular Higashiyama District and Kiyomizudera, Yasaka Shrine dates back to the 7th century and a place of imperial patronag...
  • May 27, 2017

    Maruyama Park

    Maruyama Park is a large public park located between the always popular Higashiyama District and Yasaka Shrine. Given its size, the park can be approached from multiple directions however most vi...
  • May 25, 2017

    Nanzen-ji

    Headquarters of the Nanzen-ji branch of Rinzai Zen, Nanzen-ji is one of Kyoto’s most important temples. Established in late 13th century, Nanzen-ji includes multiple major structures and subtempl...
  • May 24, 2017

    Higashiyama Joshi-ji inc. Ginkaku-ji

    Established in the late-15th century, Ginkaku-ji or the ‘Silver Pavilion’ was the retirement villa of the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. Modelled on Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion), the villa was repurp...
  • May 23, 2017

    Nijo Castle

    Built in 17th century as the Kyoto residence of the famous shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, Nijo Castle is an expansive historic precinct in the heart of Kyoto. A registered World Heritage site, Nijo incl...
  • May 22, 2017

    Kyoto Imperial Palace

    Situated within Kyoto Imperial Park, the Imperial Palace was the main residence of the Imperial Family until it was relocated to Tokyo in 1868. The precinct is defined by grand structures and exp...