Editor's Choice Kyoto
Kyoto’s diverse landscape spans from the towering mōsō stalks of the Arashiyama Bamboo Grove in the west to the mountainous Kurama-dera temple in the north, which houses several National Treasures. In the city center, the 11-story Kyoto Station showcases modern architectural scale, while the Higashiyama district features Sanjūsangen-dō, famous for its 1,001 life-sized statues of Kannon. The list also includes Otagi Nenbutsu-ji, a temple distinguished by its 1,200 unique, hand-carved stone rakan statues representing disciples of Buddha.
A Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Natural bamboo forest featuring scenic pathways and lush mōsō bamboo. The grove is situated near historic temples and shrines.
B Kyoto Station
The Kyoto Station, a huge, 11-storey railway station for normal and bullet trains located in the heart of Kyoto, is the second largest…
C Sanjūsangen-dō or Rengeō-in-hon-dō
Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan.
D Kurama-dera Temple
Kurama-dera is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan.
E Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan.
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