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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.

Arashiyama Bamboo Grove

Natural bamboo forest featuring scenic pathways and lush mōsō bamboo. The grove is situated near historic temples and shrines.

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…

Sanjūsangen-dō or Rengeō-in-hon-dō

Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan.

Kurama-dera Temple

Kurama-dera is a temple in the far north of Kyoto, Japan which houses some National Treasures of Japan.

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple

Otagi Nenbutsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in the Arashiyama neighborhood of Kyoto, Japan.