Kyoto

Kinkakuji

Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Golden Pavilion

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.

Kinkaku-ji

Kinkaku-ji officially named Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan

Arashiyama Rickshaw

The rickshaw drivers in Arashiyama, Japan, skillfully navigate through the scenic bamboo groves and historic streets, providing a traditional and picturesque mode of transportation while sharing insightful tales of the area's cultural heritage.

Arashiyama Rickshaw

The rickshaw drivers in Arashiyama, Japan, skillfully navigate through the scenic bamboo groves and historic streets, providing a traditional and picturesque mode of transportation while sharing insightful tales of the area's cultural heritage.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

One of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

A natural forest of bamboo that consists mostly of mōsō bamboo and has several pathways for tourists and visitors.

The Kimono Forest

The Kimono Forest is an artificial landscape made of about six hundred poles cladded in Japanese kimono fabric and set along a paved road from train station terminus Randen in Arashiyama

Arashiyama Station

The Kimono Forest is an artificial landscape made of about six hundred poles cladded in Japanese kimono fabric and set along a paved road from train station terminus Randen in Arashiyama

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Katsura River

Katsura river viewed from Arashiyama Park Observation Deck.

Katsura River

Katsura river viewed from Arashiyama Park Observation Deck.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

One of Kyoto’s top sights and for good reason: standing amid these soaring stalks of bamboo is like being in another world.

Shishiku Garden

Hogon-in

Kadono Oi

Kadono Oi

Togetsukyo Bridge

The Togetsu-kyo Bridge has been a landmark in Western Kyoto's Arashiyama District for over four hundred years. The wooden bridge spans the Katsura River in front of Arashiyama Mountain, offering incredible views.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari Taisha Sembon Torii

Mountainside shinto shrine featuring a path with thousands of traditional red gates & stairs.

Fushimi Inari

Chozuya

When visiting a shrine, there is a custom of purifying one's hands and mouth, which is called chouzu. A chozuya is a building where you wash your hands. A bucket filled with water is set up in the center, and a ladle is placed on it.

Great Torii

The beautiful entrance and giant torii gate for the Fushimi Inari area.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Otsunegoten

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Otsunegoten

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Shishinden

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Kenreimon Gate

The Kyōto Imperial Palace is the former palace of the Emperor of Japan, located in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. Since the Meiji Restoration in 1869, the Emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace. Kyoto Imperial Palace preserves the look and ambiance of the Palace as it had been in the time of Japan's ancient imperial dynasties.

Nijo Castle Higashi Otemon

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Moat

Nijō Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, each consisting of a wall and a wide moat.

Moat

Nijō Castle has two concentric rings of fortifications, each consisting of a wall and a wide moat.

Honmaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru Garden

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Ninomaru-Goten Palace

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Nijō Castle

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Main Gate

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Tonan Sumi-Yagura

Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Kamo River

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Photographing Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Asakurado

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Koyasunoto Pagoda

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Tamurado

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Niomon Gate

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Ninenzaka

An ancient 150m stone-paved pedestrian road lined with traditional buildings and shops known for its classic architecture, teahouses & cherry blossoms.

Kiyomizu-dera Saimon

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Sannenzaka

Sannenzaka is a stone-paved, pedestrian road in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It's a traditional Japanese street and a tourist attraction that's part of a series of approaches to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.

Kiyomizu-dera Saimon

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizu-dera Sanjunoto

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Kiyomizudera Kyodo

A Buddhist temple founded in 780 on the site of the Otowa Waterfall in the wooded hills east of Kyoto, and derives its name from the fall's pure waters. The temple's wooden stage offers an outstanding panoramic view of the city.

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

Hōkan-ji Pagoda

The Yasaka Pagoda, also known as the Tower of Yasaka, is a Buddhist pagoda that is 46-meter tall with graceful, sloping roofs on each tier. The 5-story tall pagoda is the last remaining structure of a 6th-century temple complex known as Hōkan Temple

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Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

Higashiyama

Kimono

The kimono is a traditional Japanese garment and the national dress of Japan. It is a wrapped-front garment with square sleeves and a rectangular body, and is worn left side wrapped over right.

Chion-in Samnon Gate

Chion-in Samnon Gate

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Otoko-zaka

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Otoko-zaka

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Devotees

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Nokotsudo

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Mieido

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Chion-in Samnon Gate

A serene temple with over 800 years of history. Chionin Temple, the head temple of the Jodo-Shu (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism, sits at the foot of Higashiyama.

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Nanzen-ji Sammon Gate

Tahoto Pagoda

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Hojo Pond

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Hojo Pond

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

View of Kyoto from Tahota Pagoda

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Zenrinjimikagedo

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

Chokushimon

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.

永観堂 諸堂

Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan's Jōdo-shū Buddhist sect. The temple is located just south of the Philosopher's Path in central Higashiyama. Its grounds are expansive, with many buildings connected by covered walkways.