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.

Tsuen-chaya Teahouse
Uji-bashi Bridge has been a vital point in Uji throughout its long history. This long-established te ...


Ujibashi Street
Ujibashi Street is one of the main streets leading from JR Uji Station to Byodoin Temple. This stree ...


Uji-Shrine
Uji-Shrine was established in 313 on the right bank of the Uji River. The current main hall (an Impo ...


Ujikami Shrine
Ujikami Shrine is one of the World Heritage sites. It was once a single shrine together with Uji-Shr ...


Manpuku-ji Temple
Obaku-san Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku sect of Zen Buddhism. In 2024, three of its bui ...


Uji City Botanical Park
Uji City Botanical Park opened in October 1996. The spacious grounds, spanning approximately 10 hect ...


Takayama Dam
The dam was constructed in Minamiyamashiro Village in 1968 and began operation the following year. I ...


Yamashiro Forest Park
This forest park is blessed with abundant nature in all seasons, but offers especially beautiful spo ...


Aodani Plum Grove
Commanding a distant view of the holy mountain Jubo, the Aodani Plum Grove spreads out over the gent ...


Eshin-in Temple
Eshin-in Temple is also known as the "Temple of Flowers," and in spring and autumn, the garden becom ...


Kasagi Camping Ground
Kasagi Campground is located in southern Kyoto prefecture along the Kizu River. The campground has o ...


Marukyu Koyama-en
Kujiro Koyama began cultivating tea here in the Genroku era (1688-1704). After four generations, the ...
