Set in the southern reach of Kyoto city, Tofuki-ji is home to the odd mix of Zen spirituality and Shigemori Mirei’s secret modernist gardens.
Inspiring gardens and autumn madness at Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple.
Kodaiji Temple in Kyoto’s Higashiyama region is one of our top spots. Its stunning gardens and tranquil scenery feel worlds apart from every day life.
Built out of love. (Awwww!)
Kiyomizu-Dera, Kyoto’s ‘pure water temple’, is a beautiful Buddhist temple and UNESCO World Heritage Site with a wooden stage famous for its amazing views.
Follow us on an impromtu tour of the UNESCO listed Kiyomizudera Temple which uncovers some harrowing details of its past.
Yasaka Koshindo Temple is a unique temple located in the Higashiyama district in the very center of traditional Kyoto and our top Photo spot!
Ryozen Kannon, located at the foothills of the Higashiyama mountains is one of my favourite hidden gems in Kyoto. Coupled with Kodaiji, they are a must-see!
Choraku-ji and Anyo-ji are two of many micro-temples that make up a wild, forested route from Maruyama Park to Shogunzaka temple.
