Best places: Hiking areas in Kyoto, Japan

Buddhist temple founded in the 8th century, featuring more than 1,200 stone heads on its grounds.

👍👍 I went here during the rainy season. It was not as beautiful as sakura season but i was not disappointed. It was still very green, the sound of stream and clean. The stream is so clean that there are fish crabs and ducks in it. There are 7-8 monasteries on the way and I recommend walking from ginka...

Historic Buddhist temple set on a mountainside, with access via a cable car or up hundreds of steps.

A popular sightseeing path runs uphill through this forest of towering bamboo stalks.

Mountain peak dotted with shrines & known for its pathways of orange Torii gates.

Imperial shrine built in 1869, with a classic architecture, historical items & a view of 36 peaks.

👍👍 Started walking up here by accident, but then decided not to quit and made it to the top. The hike wasn't too hard, was quite muddy, humid, narrow, and a little steep sometimes, but all worth it in the end. About a 30 minute trek up so it isn't too much trouble as I saw an elderly couple making thei...

👍👍 Came right at sun rise time and it was still completely empty. It was very tranquil as there was not one there but it was super cold and windy. Would recommend you come early on a weekday if possible. Right as we were leaving. The crowd of people started showing it and it was pretty crazy

👍👍 Visited on March 30, 2022. I took a walk from Shijo-dori to Takatsuji-dori, and the cherry blossoms were in full bloom. Also, the combination with Yuki Willow was beautiful and nice. The promenade was paved with blocks in some places, and in others it was dotted with stepping stones, and the latter...

👍👍 Hanasetoge Pass is sometimes run. Spring is cherry blossoms. Early summer is fresh green. Shimizu in summer. Autumn is the autumn leaves. In winter... snowy roads. This mountain pass road can be enjoyed in each season. Everyone was taking a break at the wide road at the top of the pass. This is a wi...

Sushi & bento boxes, plus western breakfasts & halal menus, in a wood-panelled hotel dining room.