Sights
Historic·Temples, scenery & street sights in Kyoto: Nanzen-ji & Ginkaku-ji, Osaka · 8 spots
Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion)
A temple with a simple pavilion and the 'Ginshadan' sand garden, at the start of the Philosopher's Path.
Philosopher's Path
A 2 km canal-side path, famous for spring cherry blossoms and autumn leaves.
Heian Jingu Shrine
A shrine with a giant vermilion torii and spacious gardens.
Nanzen-ji Temple
A Zen temple with a huge Sanmon gate and a red-brick aqueduct.
Kifune Shrine
A mountain shrine famous for its lantern-lined stone steps. In summer, 'kawadoko' platforms over the stream serve meals.
Shimogamo Shrine
A World Heritage shrine at the end of a path through the ancient Tadasu-no-Mori forest, one of Kyoto's oldest.
Kurama-dera
A mountain temple north of Kyoto, known for the view from its main hall and the forest hike over to Kibune.
Sanzen-in, Ohara
A temple in the mountain village of Ohara, famous for its moss gardens and little jizo statues, and especially lovely in autumn.