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[Kyoto ]Must keep in mind on a girl's trip! 8 photogenic Instagram-worthy spots in Kyoto

[Kyoto ]Must keep in mind on a girl's trip! 8 photogenic Instagram-worthy spots in Kyoto

2021-06-29 Management office

Kyoto is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Japan, and there are many Instagram-worthy spots.
There are many World Heritage sites and other places that look great no matter where you take your pictures. We will introduce some of the most Instagram-worthy spots in Kyoto, so please start your sightseeing with the spots that interest you.
Of course, all of these spots look great no matter where you take your pictures.
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By writing your wish on a "kukuri zaru," a monkey with its arms and legs tied together, and hanging it up, you have made a votive offering.
It is said to be a substitute for ema (votive tablet). It is believed that by writing down the wish you want most to be granted instead of abandoning your greed, your best wish will be granted. Such kukuri monkeys are colorful and go well with kimonos, making it a popular Instagram spot.

You can choose a monkey to take home with you.



You can choose any of the colorful kukuri monkeys to take home and use as a good luck charm. After visiting the shrine, take a picture in front of the colorful kukuri monkeys.
There are also many of the famous "see no evil, speak no evil, hear no evil," so it is recommended that you find one and take a picture of it.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yasaka Koshindo
Address: 390, Kanazono-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, 605-0828, Japan
Phone number: 075-541-2565
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Budget: 500 yen for one kukuri monkey
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Yasaka Koshindo, one of the three Koshindo in Japan, will look good if you take a picture with the colorful kuri-monkeys hanging from it.

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Yanggoksa Temple



The flowers that change day by day at Yanggok-ji Temple, where there is a gorgeous washroom, have become a topic of conversation! The flowers that change daily at Yanggok-ji, which has a gorgeous washroom, are a topic of conversation.
The hand-washing stations filled with flowers are so beautifully done that one even feels sorry to use them.
If you gently put a ladle in, only water will be removed cleanly, so it also serves as a solid hand-washing place. The red seal called "pressed flower red seal" is also gorgeous and highly recommended.

Impressions vary depending on the season.



Since the temple is home to the Goddess of Mercy for the Eyes, who is said to cure eye diseases, does this mean that the temple wants to keep the eyes healthy? There are so many gorgeous flowers that you can't help but admire them.
There are many things that may increase women's power, such as flowers in the washrooms and original aromas, and there are many Instagram-worthy spots, including the garden. Please be sure to take pictures with lots of flowers!

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Yanggokji Temple
Address: 〒617-0855 Kyoto, Nagaoka-Kyoto City, Jodotani-dono Valley 2
Phone number: 075-956-0017
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: At Yanggoksa Temple, famous as a place of prayer for healing eye diseases, flowers are arranged in the washrooms as the flower hand-watering gallery. It is recommended to take pictures with many flowers.
URL: https://yanagidani.jp/

Golden Rings Bright Temple



The most distinctive washroom is Konkai Koumyoji Temple. It is interesting that the flowers alone have a big impact, but even the soft vinyl turtles and ducks are completely customized!
Be sure to take pictures in the colorful washrooms. The trick is to take pictures from various angles to make the flowers look three-dimensional, and it might be interesting to take pictures holding soft vinyl dolls.

Red seals are also colorful!



The red seals, with different designs for each season, are elaborate and colorful.
It changes in a short period of time, so it is best to have it written when you like it. Basically, they are always colorful.
It is also famous as a place associated with the Shinsengumi and as a matchmaking spot, so be sure to ask for a favor and leave.

"Facility Information "
Name: Konkai Komyoji Temple
Address: 121 Kurotani-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto, 606-8331, Japan
Phone number: 075-771-2204
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple is called Kurodani-san, where you can get colorful flowers and red seals. It is very photogenic, so please take pictures.
URL: https://www.kurodani.jp/

Shoujuin Temple



Shojuin, with its handsome bokeh windows, is an official installation spot.
So many wedding photos have been taken, and many happy couples have been born at this window location. The changing scenery of the garden, depending on the season, is also an excellent photo spot.

The ceiling paintings are also of excellent workmanship.



When you lie down to look at it, the ceiling is also covered with ceiling paintings, creating a lovely view.
The trick to taking a ceiling picture is to take it lying down so that you can get a good shot, and to aim for a moment when no one is around. If someone is lying down first, you can lie down and watch with them.
The red seals are also cute and designed to be Instagram-worthy, so we recommend that you have them written. In summer, there is also a wind-bell festival, which is also a very attractive spot.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Shojuin
Address: 〒610-0211 149 Okuyamada River, Ujidahara-cho, Suki-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
Phone number: 0774-88-3601
Hours of operation: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: A temple with a serene atmosphere in the mountains of Ujitawara, this is a recommended spot for its heart-shaped inome windows, ceiling paintings, and wind chimes.
URL: http://shoujuin.boo.jp/

The path of the bamboo grove



The bamboo forest path that runs between Okochi Sanso and Nomiya Shrine is an Instagram-worthy spot with bamboo stretching endlessly.
It is also a typical sightseeing spot in Arashiyama, and many of you may have seen this creative scenery before.
It is also lit up in winter, making it an even more popular tourist spot.

Overwhelming Bamboo



Just walking through the bamboo tunnel is a spot where you can not only take pictures of this heart-warming scenery and look back on it forever, but also reflect on it.
Nearby are Tenryuji Temple and Arashiyama, so if you are coming to the area, this is a must-see sightseeing spot. There are also jinrikisha (rickshaw) rides available, so you can also take a rickshaw. You will look even better if you wear a kimono or yukata.

"Facility Information "
Facility Name: Chikurin-no-michi (Bamboo Forest Road)
Address: Ukyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto 616-0000
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: Tens of thousands of bamboo trees grow along the bamboo path, and the sound of bamboo and wind can be heard as you walk through the path. It is an Instagram-worthy spot no matter where you cut off your camera.

Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine (in Kyoto)



This is another well-known sightseeing spot in Kyoto, Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
This spot, famous for its "Senbon-torii," or "thousand torii," is also famous as an Instagram-worthy spot, and is a must-see spot for taking pictures if you visit Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine.
Although it is said to have 1,000 torii gates, it is rumored that there are actually 10,000 of them. However, the walk takes less than an hour, and you will be done admiring them.

It is also said to be the pathway of wishes

It is said that if you pass under the torii gate, your wish will pass (come true).
Individuals can also make a personal dedication, so those who really want to make their wishes come true are encouraged to do so.
The Senbon-torii gateway has different expressions in the morning, daytime and nighttime.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Fushimi Inari-taisha shrine
Address: 〒612-0882 68 Fukakusa-Todouchi-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
Phone number: 075-641-7331
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: You can take photogenic photos at the Senbon-torii gate of Fushimi Inari-taisha, the main shrine of Inari-san.
URL: http://inari.jp/

Sai Fong Temple



Covered with approximately 120 varieties of moss, Saiho-ji Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a fantastic garden.
Everywhere you turn, it is covered with green moss, which has a mysterious charm that calms the mind along with the time that history has carved. You need to make a reservation in advance to enter, so don't forget to apply with a return postcard.

The charm is concentrated in a garden of about 9,000 square meters.



The grounds, which cover an area of about 9,000 square meters, are filled with moss and trees as far as the eye can see, creating an atmosphere that seems unreal.
The fluffy carpet, which is also likened to a carpet of green, is refreshing just to look at and could be mistaken for a computer graphics when photographed. It is even impressive that moss can look so beautiful.
This is a spot where you can take your time, relax, and take pictures.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Saihoji Temple
Address: 56, Matsuo Kamigayacho, Nishikyo-ku, Kyoto, 615-8286, Japan
Phone number: 075-391-3631
Budget: Adults 3,000 yen Admission limited to junior high school students and older
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Space and Facilities: The temple has a wonderful garden covered with 120 different kinds of moss, which makes for fantastic photos.
URL: http://saihoji-kokedera.com/top.html

Kekkami Incline



The Keage Incline, famous as a popular Instagram spot for taking photos that look like Stand By Me, is the longest incline railroad in the world at 582 meters in length, and remains intact.
It is designated as a cultural asset by Kyoto City and is well maintained. In springtime, approximately 90 cherry trees planted along the railroad tracks are in bloom, making it a famous cherry blossom viewing spot.

It also looks good in the season of fresh greenery.



The refreshingly fresh greenery also makes the spot a beautiful sight on the abandoned railway line.
How about taking a picture with the seemingly endless railroad tracks?
The path along the railroad tracks is wide and easy to walk on, and retro tunnels and other tunnels appear, making it a great place to stroll around.

"Facility Information "
Facility name: Keage Incline
Address: 〒605-0044 339 Higashi-Koza-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
No smoking and smoking: No smoking in the entire building
Spaces and facilities: You can take photos like Stand By Me at the remains of the world's longest railroad.
URL: https://www.city.kyoto.lg.jp/suido/page/0000007477.html

summary

These are all spots that would be exciting to visit on a girls' trip and would make for memorable photos.
Since all of the sights are typical of Kyoto, thinking about how Instagram-worthy they are when sightseeing is another fun thing that only a girl can do.
We hope you will take a picture of it as one of your memories of Kyoto.

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