Zuishinin

This temple is associated with Ono no Komachi, a poet from the Heian period. The temple is beautiful with the changing colors of the seasons, with plum and cherry blossoms in spring and autumn leaves in autumn, and the tranquil gardens offer a great place to take impressive photos with the contrast of light and shadow.

Kurodani

Located on a hill, the temple grounds offer a spectacular view of Kyoto city and Mount Hiei. During the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons, the temple is enveloped in vibrant colors, allowing you to take dramatic photos of the historic temple buildings.

Maruyama Park

This is one of Kyoto's most famous cherry blossom viewing spots, and the large weeping cherry trees are especially famous for being lit up at night. You can capture the gorgeous atmosphere in spring and the colorful autumn leaves in autumn.

Ryosokuin Temple

This sub-temple of Kenninji Temple features a charming strolling garden with a pond. The early summer flowers of the peninsula paint the entire garden white, making for fantastical photos. The tranquil space is perfect for capturing the changing seasons.

Tofukuji Temple

This temple is famous nationwide for its autumn foliage. The view of the valley covered in autumn leaves from Tsutenkyo Bridge is particularly spectacular, and you can enjoy a variety of compositions from wide-angle to telephoto. The fresh green leaves of the maple trees are also exceptional.

Nene Road &
Kodaiji Park

This area retains the charm of its cobblestone streets and traditional townhouses, and is popular for taking snapshots with people in traditional Japanese clothing in the background. From Kodaiji Park, you can see Yasaka Pagoda, making it a recommended spot for taking photos at sunset.

Gion Shirakawa

In addition to the picturesque scenery of stone pavements and rows of townhouses, the rows of cherry blossom trees along the river in spring create a fantastical atmosphere. The scenery lit by lanterns at night is also captivating, making it a great place to take photos both day and night.

Sennyuji Temple

Known as the "Godera" (Godera), it is characterized by its spacious grounds and calm atmosphere. The long approach and the Buddhist temple are majestic, making it perfect for taking photos with a sense of scale. The autumn leaves and the tranquility of winter are also picturesque.

Yasaka Pagoda &
Yasaka Koshindo

The five-story pagoda "Yasaka Pagoda," a symbol of Kyoto, makes a picturesque photo along with the townscape. At the nearby Yasaka Koshindo, you can take vivid photos with the colorful "tied monkeys" lined up.