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This temple is known as the temple where Princess Matsumushi and Princess Suzumushi, who served Emperor Go-Toba, became nuns. It is usually closed to the public, but is open during special events in spring and autumn. There is a beautiful garden on the temple grounds.

This shrine was founded in 1160 when Emperor Go-Shirakawa invited the deities from Kumano (Wakayama Prefecture) to be enshrined here. There is a record that Ashikaga Yoshimasa held a cherry blossom viewing party in 1465. It was devastated during the Onin War (1467-1477), but was rebuilt by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.

This temple was founded in 853. The principal image, a statue of Amida Buddha (Amitabha), is depicted in an unusual pose, looking back. Eikando Temple is famous for its dramatically twisting corridors. The wooden, covered staircase is a testament to the advanced architectural techniques of the time.

Konchiin is a sub-temple of Nanzenji, founded around 1400, and moved to its current location in 1605. The garden created by Kobori Enshu in 1632 is famous. Because it has islands shaped like cranes and turtles, it is called the Crane and Turtle Garden. In Japan, these two animals are considered auspicious.

It is a sub-temple of Nanzenji Temple, founded in 1339. It is located just south of the massive Sanmon gate of Nanzenji Temple. The two main attractions are the pond garden and the dry landscape garden. It is especially popular during the autumn foliage season.

The deities are enshrined in the same style as those at Ise Grand Shrine, the most prestigious shrine in Japan. As you climb the stairs leading up to the shrine, you will find the Geku (Outer) Shrine and the Naiku (Inner) Shrine. Further along, you'll find a cave called Ama-no-Iwato, which you can pass through.

Rokuharamitsuji Temple was founded in 951. This temple is famous for its statue of Kuya Shonin. This statue has a unique appearance, with six Amida Buddhas (Amitabhas) emerging from its mouth. In addition, you can see many other Buddhist statues that are designated as important cultural properties.

This temple, originally a Tendai sect temple located in this area, was renamed Shohoji in 1383 and converted to the Jishu sect. Located on a hill, the temple grounds offer panoramic views of Kyoto.

This shrine is dedicated to the patriots who played an active role during the period when Japan modernized, following the end of the Edo period under the rule of the Tokugawa shogunate. This site contains the graves of figures who shaped Japanese history, such as Sakamoto Ryoma, Nakaoka Shintaro, and Katsura Kogoro.

The area where Rokudo-Chinnoji Temple is located was once a burial ground. For this reason, this place is said to be on the border with the land of the dead. The bell located within the temple grounds is called the "welcoming bell." This bell is rung to summon ancestors because its sound resonates even to the afterlife.