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Kifune Shrine and Kurama-dera Temple are located in the northern part of Kyoto, and both are popular. This shrine and temple are located about a 60-minute walk along the hiking trail. If you head out from central Kyoto, it takes a full day, including travel, temple visits, and hiking.

It is one of the 20 sacred sites of Shikoku. The mountain range visible from the ropeway is beautiful.Hashikura-ji Temple is known for the legend of a tengu (mythical creature) carrying chopsticks.It is affectionately known as the inner sanctuary of Konpira-san (Kagawa Prefecture).The stone steps leading to the main shrine have 262 steps, the same number as the Heart Sutra. When visiting with other pilgrims, it's a lively atmosphere, but when pray alone, you can enjoy a peaceful time.

The sacred grounds, surrounded by evergreen trees, are cool, and you can hear the lively crowing of roosters, which are considered messengers of the gods.The chickens are very popular.The hanging lanterns, green window frames, and corridors colored in red and white are eye-catching.Passing through the historic gate tower, you'll find the main hall, a national treasure, to be truly magnificent.

Konpukuji Temple was founded in 864. This temple is known for being a place where Matsuo Basho (1644-1694), one of Japan's most famous haiku poets, stayed. It later fell into disrepair, but was revived by Yosa Buson (1716-1784), a haiku poet and painter.

This temple was founded in 984. The principal image of worship is Amida Buddha (Amitabha), who is said to save women. The main hall, built in 1717, is designated as an Important Cultural Property. Built in 1817, the three-story pagoda is approximately 30 meters (98.43 feet) tall.

It was founded in 859 on Yoshida Mountain as a shrine to protect Kyoto. The grounds of Yoshida Shrine are very large and contain many subsidiary shrines and smaller shrines. Among them, the most unusual is the Kaso Shrine, which enshrines the deities of sweets.

Takaya Shrine consists of the Lower Shrine, Middle Shrine, and Main Shrine. You can reach the Main Shrine from the Lower Shrine by car or bus, but it takes about 50 minutes to walk uphill to reach the Main Shrine. From the torii gate in front of the Main Shrine, on a clear day you can see the cityscape of Kanonji and the Seto Inland Sea, making it a refreshing and pleasant view, and it is a popular power spot known as the "Torii Gate in the Sky."

Shakuzenin Temple was founded around the Kamakura period (1185-1333). In 1880, it merged with the nearby Junteido temple and became known as Shakuzenin-zyunteido. The memorial service held every year on February 23rd is believed to offer protection against theft and bring prosperity to the family.

Shogoin-Monzeki was founded in 1090 and is the head temple of the Honzan Shugendo sect. This temple preserves Shugendo, a syncretic religion that blends mountain religion and Buddhism. It is also a prestigious temple with strong ties to the Imperial family.

Originally a residence built in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of the Muromachi shogunate, it became a temple after his death. The Silver Pavilion located within the temple grounds is designated as a National Treasure. The mound of sand built nearby is called the "Moon-Facing Platform."