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.

Kaniman-ji Temple
Formerly known as Kabata-ji Temple, Kaniman-ji Temple was built at the end of the Hakuho era (645-71 ...


Kamikoma tea wholesale district
The town of Minamiyamashiro is known for its tea cultivation. About 40 tea wholesalers shops still l ...


Nagare Bridge (Kozuya Bridge)
This wooden bridge, which extends over the Kizugawa River, is one of the longest in Japan at 356.6m. ...


Joyo Shuzo
Founded in 1895, Joyo Shuzo produces sake and plum wine. The brewery's representative brand is its ...


Amagase Dam
This multipurpose dam was completed in 1964 with the aims of flood control, electricity production, ...


Tsuen Chaya Tea house
This long-standing shop was built in 1160, and it is said to have been visited by such historical fi ...


Scenery in Central Uji
Along Uji-bashi Street, the homes of tea masters have stood since the Sengoku (Warring States) perio ...


Uji Shrine
Standing on the banks of the Uji River, Uji Shrine is said to have been built in the Heian Period (7 ...


Ujigami Shrine
The main hall, said to be the oldest extant example of Shinto architecture, was built during the Hei ...


Obaku-san Manpuku-ji Temple
Obaku-san Manpuku-ji is the head temple of the Obaku school of Zen Buddhism. It was founded in 1661 ...


Uji City Botanical Park
Opened in October 1996, Uji City Botanical Park has land 10 hectares large, rich in undulation, and ...


Takayama Dam
Enjoy driving and hiking while viewing a row of cherry trees.
