RecommendedNo.1 spot

Fushimi Inari Taisha

Approx. 15 mins from our hotel.

Fushimi Inari-taisha is a shrine popular among both domestic and international visitors
for its thousands of vermilion torii gates straddling a network of trails.
It is intimately called the "Oinari-san" in Japan.
It takes around 40 minutes to walk up to a breathtaking photo spot at the peak.

RecommendedNo.2 spot

Gion

Approx. 5 mins from our hotel.

Gion is one of the hanamachi (entertainment streets) in Kyoto. It is intimately called “Yasaka-san", "Gion-san". The highlight of the area is the Yasaka Shrine, and Kodaiji Temple famous for its red leaves-illuminated light up.
This area is the symbol of prosperity in Kyoto, with the full package of sightseeing-gourmets and shopping experience await.

Hanamikoji

Approx. 2 mins from our hotel.

Hanami Koji Street is an entertainment street in the Higashiyama area (centering on Gion) of Kyoto. The street is around 1-km long that links the Sanjo Dori street in the north and Kenninji Temple in the south.
Strolling along the street from Gion, you see the essence of Kyoto- temples, shrines, tea houses, as well as pubs and izakaya bars.
The traditional Kyoto entertainment “Tatami room play” captures the core values of Kyoto culture.
Your exclusive guide is pleased to show you the specialties of the play.

RecommendedNo.3 spot

Kiyomizudera

Approx. 10 mins from our hotel.

Kiyomizudera is one of the most celebrated temples in Japan.
It’s best known for its striking wooden stage that juts out from its main hall.
Part of the fun is the approach to the temple with busy lanes of the atmospheric city. Enjoy an elegant walk into the history of Kyoto.

RecommendedNo.4 spot

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion)

Approx. 30 mins from our hotel.

Kinkakuji temple has 3 stories, with its exterior completely covered in gold leaf.
The elegant and luxury look is attractive.
It is designated as a world heritage (cultural heritage) as a valuable cultural asset of historical Kyoto.

RecommendedNo.5 spot

Nishiki Market

Approx. 10 mins from our hotel.

Nishiki Market (Nishiki Ichiba, literally "brocade market") is a marketplace for everyone to enjoy Kyoto cuisine. The downtown, lively market is lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants.
Other than fresh foods like fish and Kyoto vegetables, you can also find fried food, pickles, and home cooking to enjoy.
Hunt down some of Kyoto’s famous foods and experience the ambiance of Kyoto here.

RecommendedNo.6 spot

Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion)

Approx. 20 mins from our hotel.

It is advisable to visit Ginkakuji Temple early in the morning for a sense of "the worldview of wabi-sabi" in Japan.
Equally splendid as the temple building is the sand garden, with a massive sand cone named "Moon Viewing Platform".
It is designated as a world heritage (cultural heritage) as a valuable cultural asset of historical Kyoto.

RecommendedNo.7 spot

Arashiyama

Approx. 35 mins from our hotel.

A must-visit spot in Kyoto.
The sceneries are photogenic in any season, and particularly famous are the “bamboo trial” and “Togetsukyo Bridge”.
It is a spot to experience the beauty of nature.
Still, the main street called “Arashiyama shotengai (literally Arashiyama shopping street) is filled with cafés, restaurants, and tacky souvenirs of almost every description.
Another recommended spot is Shoraian in Arashiyama Park, which is the residence of former prime minister. Here you can take in striking views while indulging in Kyoto deli.

RecommendedNo.8 spot

Ryoanji

Approx. 30 mins from our hotel.

A heart-calming spot with picturesque outlines of the garden.
Ryoanji Temple is a world heritage, most famous for its rock garden.
The garden is unique for its representation without water, only with rocks and sand.
On the other hand, the Hoji garden is 230-square-meter large, with only rocks and moss.
The soft outline formed by lines of rocks is like a flow of crystalline water.