Nijo-jo Castle is a UNESECO world heritage site) , one of Kyoto's most popular and impressive sights. It shows the power that the Shoguns wielded over the emperors throughout the Edo Period.

Kiyomizudera is best known for its wooden stage that juts out from its main hall, 13 meters above the hillside below. The stage affords visitors a nice view of the numerous cherry and maple trees below that erupt in a sea of color in spring and fall, as well as of the city of Kyoto in the distance.

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf. Nothing is as symbolic of Kyoto as Kinkaku-ji's golden reflection shimmering across the rippled surface of the pond before it.

Tokufuji Temple was founded in 1236 by the Fujiwara clan during Kamakura period. Today, it is one of most popular temples particularly during autumn for gorgeous view of autumn leaves. The large temple has over 2,000 m2 vast Japanese garden, where numbers of maple trees burst in warm colours. The most popular view is of/from the Tsutenkyo Bridge (通天橋), the 100 m bridge which connects Hondo Hall and Kaisando Hall.

Rurikoin Temple (瑠璃光院) is a quiet temple located in near Mt Hiei. The temple is open for public only twice a year during cherry blossoms and autumn leaves seasons. The temple has several features displaying the stunning views of autumn leaves including the room on 2nd floor with the picturesque colourful leaves.

Visit and experience a local village’s lifestyle and food culture where terraced rice fields, continuously cultivated for 1300 years, cascade down the mountains for as far as the eye can see. First, take a stroll to visit the local shrine while surrounded by the beautiful views with Lake Biwa glimmering far below, will visit the local rice farmer’s house for exciting Mochi rice-making and enjoy a farm-to-table Sukiyaki for lunch. Continue to Shirahige Shrine, with its “floating” torii gate in the water, its perfect Instagram photo during the sunset! This extraordinary experience, learning about a farmer’s life coexisting with the bounty of nature, will be the highlight of your trip to Japan!

Tenryū-ji, a registered World Heritage Site, is a true treasure of the Arashiyama district of Kyoto. Founded in 1339, the temple presently serves as one of the headquarters of the Rinzai School of Zen Buddhism. Tenryū-ji’s beautiful landscape garden and Sōgen Pond, famous for its use of shakkei (borrowed scenery), was laid out by Musō Soseki, an eminent Zen master. Tenryū-ji is also known for the Cloud Dragon painting in its Dharma Hall, and for the opportunities it offers visitors to participate in traditional Buddhist practices such as meditation and sutra copying.

The Sagano Scenic Railway, a sightseeing train line that runs along the Hozugawa River between Arashiyama and Kameoka. Its charming, old fashioned trains wind their way through the mountains at a relatively slow pace giving passengers a pleasant view of the scenery. 

After Sagano Scenic Railway, board on a wooden boat to cruise along the Hozugawa River. These boats date back to 1600 when they were used to transport logs (that built many famous castle and shrines in Kyoto and Osaka!) and grains down the river. Throughout the 2-hour course, visitors will be given an opportunity to marvel at the untouched nature of Mt. Ushimatsu, Mt. Ataga, and the Hozu valley while riding the dynamic stream.