8 Ryoanji: Temple of Dragon at Peace Takako Sakamoto Kyoyochi Pond at Ryoan-ji Temple in Kyoto was once more famous than the internationally renowned 'Rock Garden'.
Kyoto Gyoen National Park Justin Velgus The Kyoto Imperial Palace is actually part of Kyoto Gyoen National Park. Behind the Nashinoki Shrine on the east side of Kyoto Gyoen..
Activities Cavorting at Kyotango Bonson Lam The north shore of Kyoto prefecture revolves around Wakasa Bay, looking like a shining pearl necklace that stretches beyond the..
11 Summer Evening at Osawa Pond Cathy Cawood Still water reflects the green trees and hills around this large peaceful pond in Saga that was once part of an imperial villa..
11 Honenin Temple, Shishigatani: Kyoto Takako Sakamoto Looking at the mossy main gate of Honenin Temple makes me feel like I'm finally at home! At the foot of Mt. Daimonji and Shishigatani..
9 Kyoto Takase-gawa Riverside Walk Tomoko Kamishima The Takase River in downtown Kyoto, is one of the city's most popular, beautiful, and magical spots for cherry blossoms.
10 Lush Verdure of Ohara Sanzen-in Takako Sakamoto Let's look back at yourself in a sanctuary of lush green, and learn the sublime teaching of Saicho in fresh air!
10 Nishihonganji Yamashina-Betsuin Cathy Cawood Yamashina temple with cherry, maple and gingko trees is very pretty in autumn.