The big difference between the tour spots in Kyoto and that of other cities in Japan is that Kyoto had been the Emperor’s place of residence for about 1100 years (794 – 1867),
Also, the period emperors had lived in Kyoto as around 1400 years (794 – 1867),comparing with Nara as 84 years and with modernized era in Tokyo as around 154 years (1868-2022).
Therefore, there are so many important sites of Temples and Shrines that are related with lots of great emperors, top Samurai worriers , Temples monks and so-on.
We would like to introduce the various tour spots in Kyoto for each direction area so that you can select the best for your Kyoto tour.
Kyoto tour spots area can be roughly divided by areas that are located in East, West, North, South and Center of Kyoto down-town.
In each area above, you can find lots of historical architecture , beautiful scenery of nature and time honored atmosphere of downtown with mostly consumed local foods of Kyoto, culture such as Maiko & Kimono and various type of souvenir.
Also, Japanese modern architectures in Kyoto are another exciting tour spots.
Following are the representative of Kyoto tour spots for each direction in Kyoto which will be introduced in later stage.
Following are the spots examples with a one photo shot each.
We will update the each spots detail in later stage.
(1) East area (Example):
Kiyomizudera-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p9-1.jpg)
- Ginkakuji-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_0031-1024x765.jpg)
- Heianjingu-shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20220515_134322-1024x768.jpg)
- Sanjyusangendo-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2771-1024x768.jpg)
- Philosophers’ walk,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p7-1.jpg)
- Sanneizaka,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_4078-1024x768.jpg)
(2) West area (example):
Arashiyama,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p4.jpg)
- Togetsukyo-bridge,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p5-1.jpg)
- Tenryuji temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p2-1.jpg)
- Bamboo forest (Chikurin),
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2472-768x1024.jpg)
- Mt.Iwata Monkey park,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p1.jpg)
- Kinkakuji-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p7-2.jpg)
- Ryoanji-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p10.jpg)
(3) Central area (Example):
Gion,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_5854-1024x768.jpg)
Ponto-cho:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20201117_190654-768x1024.jpg)
- Nijyojo-castle,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/p5-2.jpg)
- Kodaiji temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/臥龍池1-1024x768.jpg)
Ishibe-Shouji street:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_20201117_183027-768x1024.jpg)
- Nishiki market,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/錦市場4.jpg)
- Higashihonganji-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/本願2.jpg)
- Yasaka shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20220515_115736-1024x768.jpg)
- Maruyama park,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/円山公園1.jpg)
Shinsenen:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_8090-1024x768.jpg)
Entokuin temple:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/北庭3-1-1024x768.jpg)
Kyoto Imperial Palace:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_7737-1024x768.jpg)
(4) South area (Example):
Toji-temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/IMG_2759-1024x768.jpg)
- Fushimiinaritaisha-shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_2828-1024x768.jpg)
- Byodoinhouodo-shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/平等院14-1024x768.jpg)
- Tofukuji-temple、
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_3606-1024x768.jpg)
Ujigami shrine:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/宇治神神社3.jpg)
Daigiji temple:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/弁天堂周辺と紅葉1-1024x768.jpg)
(5) North area (Example):
Kamigamo shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/IMG_20211014_082335-1024x768.jpg)
- Shimogamo shrine,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/楼門2-1024x768.jpg)
- Sanzenin temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/客殿からのしゅうへき園6-1024x768.jpg)
- Jyokkouin temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/本堂と周辺2-1024x768.jpg)
- Entsuji temple,
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/圓通寺庭3-1024x768.jpg)
Shisendo temple:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/書院からの額縁1-1-1024x768.jpg)
Enkoji temple:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/書院からの庭4-1024x768.jpg)
Manshuin Monseki Temple:
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/大書院と庭園2-1-1024x768.jpg)
![](https://japan-van.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/image-2-1024x765.png)
Car charter and a guide condition | |
1 | Number of tourists: 2pax – 12pax |
2 | Charter time and guide condition: 12 hours (including 4 hours resting time) |