Tourist Attraction Ranking in Kyoto.

Ichika’s own select Kyoto tourist attractions ranking.

No.1 Toji

The official name of ToJi is known as “kyoogokoku Ji” it is also World Heritage (Cultural Heritage).
After the relocation of the capital to Heian Kyo in 794, it was founded in the east of rajomon gate, and it was said to be one of the two main temples of Heian Kyo along with “Saiji” (currently abolished Temple) in the West.
Although I am a subjective person, I am fascinated by the dignity and beauty filled with the dignified look at the Toji, and it is a place where I feel strongly in Kyoto character and the feeling of being in Kyoto. It is the most favorite temple in Kyoto. In the spring, cherry blossoms are lit up, and red leaves are lit up in autumn, and also on every 21st of the month, open antique market held on the Toji grounds called 'Kobo-San(Kobo-market)' .

No.2 Arashiyama

"Togetsukyo(Togetsu Bridge)" is famous for Arashiyama.、Arashiyama, which was once abundant in nature during the Heian period, prospered as a villa for aristocrats during the Heian period, and is now one of Kyoto's leading tourist destinations and is visited by many tourists.
You can experience the nature of the cherry blossoms in the spring and the autumn leaves in the fall, and the seasonal nature, and there are temples and shrines in the vicinity. Nonomiya Shrine is popular with the woman who wishes a good relationship.。
Many souvenir shops are also a tourist spot where you can enjoy a day all together.。
In 2004, hot springs were also mined. (Arashiyama hot spring) Arashiyama where you can enjoy nature fully and also enjoy shopping is a recommended spot. You can be healed and refresh yourself!

No.3 Fushimiinari Shrine

Fushimiinari Shrine(Fushimi Inari Taisha) is the main shrine of Inari Shrine, which is said to there have 30,000 inari shrine in Japan.
The thousand red torii gates, lined with bright red torii tunnels, are devoted to worshipers at the Okusha approach. The "Oyama Meguri" that goes around Inariyama is about 4km long. (Time required: about 2 hours)
The Oyama Meguri (oyama walking course) of a power spot Inari mountain is recommended by all means in the direction which has confidence in physical strength!
The store the traditional souvenir store and a meal are ready is located on an approach to shrine, and shopping. I'm sure you'll be fun!

No.4 Kiyomizu-dera

Kiyomizu Dera temple, famous for the 'Kiyomizu stage,' has historically since the relocation of the capital to heiankyo,. And is a world heritage site. As for the founding, Sakanoue no Tamuramaro, a general
who had been hunting for deer, was commanded by the monk, enchin, who was practicing at the time of the ceremony, and made a thousand armed Kannon, and established the temple which enshrines Kannon, which is said to be the beginning of Kiyomizu-dera. It is said that it was rebuilt in 1633.
It is beautiful and magnificent, and it is constructed without a nail.
The view from Kiyomizu Dera temple is a splendid scenery, and it is a popular sightseeing spot where many tourists visit in the cherry blossom season of spring and autumn leaves of autumn. Around there,
there are "Ninenzaka slope" where souvenir shop and so on connect the eaves, "Sannei zaka slope", etc.

No.5 Kamo River

Kamogawa is loved by many people in Kyoto along with its beautiful scenery.
It is said that the Kamo river was considered to be an important river as a blue dragon that protects the east, corresponding to the four gods in Heian period. 
And you can also enjoy summer traditions, which are called "Yuka" in summer. The local Kyoto people who visit Kamogawa seem to enjoy walking, exercising, relaxing and enjoying the scenery in their own way.
There are many wild birds such as duck and migratory birds.
Kamo river is a recommended place to enjoy nature and the exercise.

Ranking from 6th to 10th.

No.6 Kibune Shrine

Kibune Shrine, which has been enshrined as a god of water since ancient times, is a recommended spot where you can see beautiful blue maple leaves in spring and autumn leaves in autumn.

No.7 Nanzenji

Nanzen Ji Temple in the appears famous Kabuki " Sanmon Gosan no Kiri" of Ishikawa Goemon .

No.8 Daigoji

Daigoji Temple, a World Heritage Site, has many important cultural properties and is a temple with a deep history.

No.9 Ohara Sanzeni

A temple located in Ohara's village, which was famous as a place where Buddhist priestesses and noble people lived.
There are many cute Jizo.

No.10 Kyoto Imperial Palace

There is a Kyoto Imperial Palace in Kyoto Gyoen, and it is a beautiful park rich in nature.
You can also enjoy cherry blossoms in spring.