Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
The first stop on the itinerary is Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine, famous for its 1,000 torii.
This 1,300 year-old Inari shrine is the head shrine of Inari shrines. Fushimi Inari has a total of 10,000 torii gates and is known as a photogenic place.
Torii gates are built through the dedication of worshippers, and can be erected by individuals for as little as 200,000 yen each.
Foxes everywhere welcome you!
Another feature of Inari-san is that foxes are everywhere in the shrine.
Instead of komainu (guardian dogs), foxes appear as komainu (guardian foxes) or in various other forms, making it a fun place to visit. It is said that if you lift up a stone called "Omokaruseki" and feel its lightness, your wish will come true. There are many ways to enjoy Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, and we highly recommend a visit.
＜Facility Information＞
Name: Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine
Address: 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 612-0882
Telephone number: 075-641-7331
Non-smoking/smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/facilities: This is the main shrine of Inari, famous for its Senbon-torii (1,000 torii gates), which have a history of over 1,300 years.
URL: http://inari.jp/
Amanohashidate
Located in the northern part of Kyoto, Amanohashidate is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
It is famous for its white sand and green pine trees that grow where sand from the sea has accumulated over a long period of time. The naturally formed scenery, which looks like something out of a myth, is breathtaking and attracts many tourists every day.
There are four large observation decks!
It is beautiful from all angles, but the view from Amanohashidate Kasamatsu Park is said to be the most beautiful. There are also Ōuchitoge Ichijikan Park, Amanohashidate Viewland, and Sesshokan Observatory, but basically, the view is fantastic no matter where you look.
It is a very auspicious sightseeing spot because it looks like a dragon climbing up the mountain. The surrounding area is also worth going out of your way to see the luxury inns, Kanehiki Waterfall, and the Important Preservation District for Groups of Traditional Buildings, where the first floor is a landing place and the second floor is used as a residence.
＜Facility Information＞
Name: Amanohashidate
Address: Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture
Telephone number: 0772-22-8030
Space/Facilities: Amanohashidate is a sandbar at the mouth of the bay that spans Miyazu Bay and the Aso Sea, an inland sea, and is one of the three most scenic spots in Japan.
URL: https://www.amanohashidate.jp/
Kinkakuji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple is called Kinkakuji Temple because of its famous golden pavilion, but its official name is Rokuonji Temple.
It was built in 1398 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, famous for the Japanese animation "Ikkyu-san. The reflection of the building in the Kyoukochi Pond beside it makes for a beautiful sight. The dazzling Kinkakuji Temple is one of the top tourist attractions in Kyoto.
Beautiful from all angles.
From the gardens around Kinkakuji, the temple can be seen beautifully from any angle. The beauty of the garden changes with the seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and hot spring, allowing you to see Kinkakuji in different seasons.
Also, if you get closer, you can see a statue of a phoenix on top of the Kinkakuji Temple, and you can enjoy looking at it from various angles.
＜Facility Information＞
Name: Kinkakuji Temple
Address: 1 Kinkakuji-cho, Kita-ku, Kyoto, 603-8361, Japan
Telephone number: 075-461-0013
Opening hours: 9:00-17:00
Budget: Adults 400 yen / Elementary and junior high school students 300 yen
Non-Smoking/Smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/Facilities: World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji Temple is recommended to be seen with Kagamiko Pond.
URL: https://www.shokoku-ji.jp/kinkakuji/
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple, located halfway up Mount Otowa, is the 16th temple on the pilgrimage of the 33 sacred places in the western part of Japan.
The temple is famous for its "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (stage of Kiyomizu), which is characterized by a stage that seems to jut out from a cliff. It is about 18 meters high, and is famous for the phrase, "Take a leap of faith and challenge things as if you were jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu. In fact, it is said that if you make a wish and survive, your wish will be granted, and in fact, most people have survived.
There is also a light-up period
The temple is illuminated for a limited time in spring, summer, and fall as a special nighttime viewing. Kiyomizu-dera Temple lit up at night is also very elegant and beautiful.
The Otowa Falls and the Pagoda of Childbirth Prayer are located below the stage of Kiyomizu-Dera Temple and are also must-sees.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is registered as a World Heritage Site and is a famous tourist spot that attracts many visitors. Please be sure to visit the temple as well.
Name: Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Address: 294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0862
Telephone number: 075-551-1234
Hours: 6:00 - 18:00 (until 18:30 in July and August)
Budget: Adults 400 yen / Children 200 yen
Non-smoking/smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/Facilities: The "Kiyomizu-no-butai" that you have seen or heard of once is this place. If you come to Kyoto, you should also visit Kiyomizu Temple, which is a World Heritage Site.
URL: https://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/
Kyoto Tower
Kyoto Tower is a tower from which you can see Kyoto's sightseeing spots from above. The observation deck is 100 meters high, and the view is different depending on the season and time of day. The observation deck is free to go up and is open until 7 pm.
You can see Kyoto Tower from anywhere, so when you come to Kyoto, be sure to go up to the observation deck to see the view of Kyoto. There is also a large bath on the third basement floor, as well as a restaurant and hotel. The baths are also open for day-trip bathing, so it is recommended to enjoy them as a set with the observatory.
Pretty lit up too!
Always glowing white, Kyoto Tower lights up like a tropical fish.
Check it out during educational activities, for example, as it glows like the color of a ribbon. The lighting hours are from sunset to 24:00, illuminating the city of Kyoto.
In fact, individuals can also light up the tower in any color they like as "my color. 30,000 yen and up for 30 minutes is possible. Those interested should inquire.
＜Facility Information＞
Facility name: Kyoto Tower (Kyoto Tower)
Address: 721-1 Higashishioji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 600-8216
Telephone number: 075-361-3215
Opening hours: 11:00 - before 19:00 (Observation deck)
Smoking and non-smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/facilities: Kyoto Tower offers a view of the city of Kyoto from above; it is 100 meters high and is illuminated from sunset.
URL: https://www.kyoto-tower.jp/
Kifune-jinja Shrine
Kifune-jinja Shrine is the main shrine of the water gods, which number 2,000 shrines nationwide. The stone steps leading up to the shrine are lined with kasuga lanterns, creating a photogenic atmosphere that makes the shrine an Instagram-worthy spot.
The sacred water can be taken home, and containers are available for sale if you do not have one with you.
It is famous for its water divination.
The water fortune-telling is famous for the results that come out when the water is floated in the sacred water, and most people try it. It is said that great fortune is hard to come by, so please try your fortune-telling.
There is also a dragon hole where a lot of chi is said to be gushing out, and it is considered a power spot. You cannot actually see it, but please go close to it and get some power.
＜Facility Information＞
Name: Kifune-jinja Shrine
Address: 180 Kurama Kifune-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 601-1112
Phone number: 075-741-2016
Hours of operation: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Non-Smoking/Smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space/Facilities：A shrine located in a natural setting deep in the heart of Kyoto, where you can draw omikuji with divine water. It is famous as a god of marriage.
URL: https://kifunejinja.jp/
Ryoanji Garden
This is the garden of Ryoanji Temple, famous for its stone garden. The stone garden, a World Heritage Site, consists of only 15 stones of various sizes placed on a bed of white sand, but it is unclear who created them and with what intention, so it is up to the viewer's sensibilities how to see and feel them.
Each stone has its own meaning, and it is up to the viewer to consider how he or she perceives the whole picture, but I recommend that you calmly consider how you would express yourself. It is also recommended to look at the stones with a sense of how you feel as they change with your feelings at the time of viewing them.
World famous rock garden
The stone garden of Ryoan-ji Temple became famous worldwide after Queen Elizabeth II praised it highly.
Together, both the garden and the main hall are full of attractions, so take your time to explore the area with the intention of spending the whole day there. I am sure you will find something to gain.
＜Facility Information＞
Name: Ryoanji Temple
Address: 13 Goryonoshita-cho, Ryoanji, Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-8001
Phone number: 075-463-2216
Hours: March-November 8:00-17:00, December-February 8:30-16:30
Budget: Adults 500 yen / Junior high school students 300 yen
Non-Smoking/Smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space & Facilities: The temple is famous for its stone garden, but the garden is also magnificent. Please take a walk in the garden.
URL: http://www.ryoanji.jp/top.html
Conclusion
Kyoto is a popular tourist spot not only in Japan but also from overseas.
Let's take a look at some of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto that we recommend you to see. Kyoto itself is a city that is used to sightseeing and is relatively easy to get around, so if you take the plunge and go around with the intention of jumping off the stage at Kiyomizu, I think you will be accepted.
I hope you will enjoy a memorable sightseeing tour of Kyoto.
