Maruyama Park

Learn about the local history of Kyoto when you take a trip to Choraku-ji Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Observe traditional Shinto architecture, pretty lanterns and sacred rituals at this historic shrine, home of the annual Gion Festival and Kyoto’s favorite cherry blossom park.

Find out about the history of Kyoto with a stop at Chion-in Temple. Discover the fascinating museums and temples in this culturally rich area.

Visitors come to this ancient site for its pleasant temple but stay to relish the nature and tranquility of its serene Zen garden.

A widow built this temple in 1606 to pay homage to her late warrior husband. Today, it survives as an eye-catching site of tranquility with postcard-pretty gardens.

Imagine life as it was during the Taisho Period as you explore this preserved Kyoto alley, complete with traditional teahouses, inns and kimono-clad hostesses.