Kyoto Temples

Located away at the scenic, mountainous far end of the Arashiyama sightseeing district, Adashino-Nembutsu-ji Temple is one of Kyoto’s most poignant and visually striking hidden gems.

Widely considered one of the most serene temples in Kyoto, Shoren-in Monzeki is a spectacular hidden gem that remains blissfully bypassed by the massive tourist crowds and tour buses that flock to neighboring sites.

Kinkaku-ji, universally renowned as the Golden Pavilion, is undeniably Kyoto’s most iconic and visually spectacular sight.

Presiding majestically over the Southern Higashiyama sightseeing district, Kiyomizu-dera Temple is an absolute must-see attraction and a cornerstone of any Kyoto travel itinerary.

Often referred to as the “Vatican of Pure Land Buddhism,” Chion-in Temple (Chion-inji) is the monumental head temple of the Jodo (Pure Land) sect.