京都 混雑回避の穴場めぐり

The former villa of the poet Ishikawa Jōzan in Ichijōji, a literati world highlighted by the beauty of its white sand and trimmed gardens.

A hermitage nestled in the inner recesses of Sagano, its moss garden's beauty and tranquility make you forget the hustle and bustle of tourist spots.

A Kannon revered for healing eye ailments, nestled in the mountains of Nagaokakyō, its hydrangea and autumn foliage seasons are particularly beautiful.

A complex facility renovated from a Taisho-era telephone exchange, discover new Kyoto culture closely connected to the local community.

A new lifestyle hub in Kawaramachi, a sophisticated gourmet space with an organic focus.

An exceptional autumn foliage spot nestled in the mountains of Kamitakano, available for quiet viewing by reservation only.

A temple in the mountains of Ujitawara, famous for its wind chimes and heart-shaped windows, its refreshing summer sounds are its charm.

A hidden gem for autumn foliage in Kameoka, you can have the beautiful mountain maples all to yourself by venturing a little from the city.

Among the sub-temples of Daitoku-ji, it has a particularly calm atmosphere, with a magnificent dry landscape garden associated with the Hosokawa family.

A tranquil Zen temple in Takamine, its four seasons viewed from the 'Window of Enlightenment' and 'Window of Delusion' cleanse the soul.

A long-established independent bookstore in Ichijōji, a sub-cultural mecca in Kyoto where culture lovers gather.

A long-established Japanese confectionery store in Demachiyanagi, the queue for mame mochi can be relatively smooth on weekdays.

A World Heritage site and Kyoto's oldest shrine, its vast grounds in Kamigamo can be visited quietly on weekdays.