Tenryuji Temple

Here is a temple whose roots date to the flourishing days when the area had about 52 hatagoya catering to the needs of Naito Sh...

Even with its startling concrete torii gate, this small, charming shrine in the middle of Sagano is a popular must-see, especial...

This is a temple of two saints: Shakya and Amida. The cemetery at this temple, characterized by its many slopes, contains the remains of...

Nostalgia buffs will easily locate this specialty museum, as a distinctive Kewpie doll is prominently displayed at the entrance. More tha...

The story of this temple is that a priest named Chonen swore that he would found a temple to promote Buddhism. This he accomplished in 98...

The Tale of Heike tells us that two of Kiyomari Taira's [1118-1181] mistresses, both dancers of the Heian period, took refuge here and be...

Flanked by traditional teahouses, the massive vermilion torii gate is the entrance to the hillside trek up Atago-san. The temple...

Famous for its moss garden which was the forerunner of the more accessible one at Ginkakuji. Established by Prince Shotoku, although its...

Kokedera ("Moss Temple") features four and a half acres of garden with 22 types of moss under dark trees. The garden was conceived to aid...

You do not have to get on another plane if you are desirous of African food. Just pop up to Ashanti Restaurant and Bar, opposite the Roya...

Bistro Pompadour, situated on the way north to Kinkakuji Temple before the Waratenjin intersection, is a small, casual bistro serving fin...

Recently opened near Kinkakuji, Nannabunnoichi serves good French-inspired Mediterranean cuisine with a subtle nod to...

The three characters that make up the restaurant's name spell out "Shi-fu-do" (seafood).Just to make sure you are under no illusion as to...

Izusen serves delicious and delightfully presented full-course vegetarian meals with an emphasis on tofu in beautiful red lacquer bowls....

This restaurant is part of the small Tagoto chain of Kyoto cuisine restaurants. Three outlets are located in the city: one of them in the...

As well as being a world famous traditional inn, Kinmata also serves exquisite lunches and dinners for non-guests, although reservations...

Enjoy genuine neighborhood Korean food at Getsu, which has been serving up steamed pork, barbecued beef and kimchi at low, low prices for...

Azekura serves delicious homemade noodles in an interesting eighteenth century converted sake warehouse. Azekura is fully licensed and ma...

White walls and bare floorboards may sound spartan, but people come here more for the food and excellent wines than the decor, which is e...