- Southern Kyoto and Uji
- Fushimi Inari Shrine is the most famous Inari Shrine in Japan. Inari is the Shinto God of rice, and foxes are believed to be his messengers, therefore several fox statues can be found at such shrines. Fushimi Inari Shrine is also famous for the countless torii gates. It takes approximately two hours to walk alond the trail of gates. Fushimi Inari Shrine can be found just outside JR Inari Station, the second station from Kyoto on the JR Nara Line.
- Tofukuji is a Zen temple built in 1236. Every autumn (late November), Tofukuji is one of Japan’s most spectacular spots for viewing autumn foliage. Tofukuji is about a 15 minute walk from Tofukuji Station on the Keihan Main Line and JR Nara Line. By JR, Tofukuji Station is one station after Kyoto Station (about two minutes).
- Daigoji is a temple complex in southeastern Kyoto. The large wooden building was built in 1115 and includes a beautiful Japanese garden. Also on the grounds are temple halls and Kyoto’s oldest building, a 5-storied pagoda that was built in 951. Daigoji is the last station on the Tozai Subway Line. From the station, it is a 15 minute walk to the temple. From Kyoto Station, take the JR Tokaido, Kosei or Biwako Line to Yamashina Station, where you can transfer to the Tozai Subway Line.
- Byodoin features the most beautiful of Japan’s few remaining Pure Land Gardens – a type of garden that was popular in the Heian period. The Phoenix hall was built in 1053 and it is one of Japan’s most famous temple buildings. It is also pictured on the 10yen coin. Byodoin is a 15 minute walk from JR Uji Station on the JR Nara Line.
- Mampukuji is the head temple of the Zen Obaku sect. Mampukuji is a five minute walk from JR Obaku Station on the JR Nara Line.
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