Sightseeing Spots

There's more to the allure of Kyoto than just its historical treasures. You can also enjoy its diverse and stunning scenery: exquisite valleys whose appearance changes with each of the four seasons, lush green hillsides, beautiful seascapes, vibrant green tea fields, and traditional rural townscapes. Discover all of Kyoto's spectacular scenery that should be seen at least once in your life.
Kyoto Prefecture is divided into five areas, in each of which you can get to know a side of Kyoto that you never knew existed. You'll find Kyoto by the Sea facing the Sea of Japan; Woodland Kyoto, where you'll still find unspoilt Japanese landscapes; Kyoto Tea Country, with its beautiful rolling tea fields; Kyoto Otokuni Bamboo Grove, which has many historical and cultural heritage sites; and cosmopolitan Kyoto City.

Zenjoji Temple

Zenjoji Temple was founded over a millennium ago. It was founded by Heiso, a monk from Todaiji Templ ...

Temples & Shrines
Kyoto Tea Country

Birthplace of Nagatani Souen

This is the birthplace of Nagatani Souen, rebuilt in 1960. He developed and popularized the Aosei Se ...

Historical Sites
Kyoto Tea Country

Taisho Pond Green Park

You can enjoy outdoor activities at Taisho Pond Green Park. It has bungalows, a camping site where y ...

Parks & Nature
Kyoto Tea Country

Mandoro-yama Viewpoint

Yamashiro Basin developed around Kizu River and flourished as a farming community. It supported and ...

Scenic Spots
Kyoto Tea Country

Cherry Blossoms Along Tama River

Tama River, located in Ide Town, is a wonderful hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) spot. Cherry trees f ...

Scenic Spots
Kyoto Tea Country

Machinoeki Crosspeer Kumiyama

Machinoeki Crosspeer Kumiyama has a bus terminal and a waiting lobby for bus passengers. It’s also u ...

Other
Kyoto Tea Country

The Original Yamada Residence

In the Edo Period (from 1603 to around 1868), the Yamada family served as O-shoya (the head of a loc ...

Historical Sites
Kyoto Tea Country

Kanimanji Temple

While the exact origins of Kanimanji Temple are shrouded in mystery, it is estimated to have been fo ...

Temples & Shrines
Kyoto Tea Country

Kamikoma Tea Wholesaler District

The Yamashiro area, located in the southern part of Kyoto, is famous for its tea. In and around the ...

Historical Sites
Kyoto Tea Country

Nagarebashi (Kouzuyabashi)

Nagarebashi, officially known as Kouzuyabashi, is a 356.5-meter-long bridge crossing the Kizu River. ...

Historical Sites
Kyoto Tea Country

Joyo-Shuzo

Joyo-Shuzo, located in Joyo City, is the southernmost sake brewery in Kyoto, and the only sake brewe ...

Workshops & Breweries
Kyoto Tea Country

Amagase Dam

This multipurpose dam was constructed in 1964 to prevent floods, generate electricity, and supply dr ...

Other
Kyoto Tea Country

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