Kyoto's photo spots, Instagrammable secret spots, and standard rankings
Popular photo spots in Kyoto Introducing!
Carefully selected by Activity Japan editorial department Emotional scenery of Kyoto while enjoying A photogenic spot where you can aim for Instagrammable I will explain.
Activities you can experience around the area We will also introduce Kyoto Please use this as a reference if you want to take great photos.
table of contents
- 1 Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 1st place: Keage Incline
- 2 Kyoto recommended photo spot / Instagrammable 2nd place: Yasaka Koshindo
- 3 Kyoto recommended photo spot / Instagrammable 3rd place: Bamboo grove narrow path
- 4 Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 4th place: Ryoanji Temple
- 5 Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 5th place: Shojuin
- 6 Take Instagrammable Photos at Photo Spots in Kyoto!
- 7 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 1st place: Keage Incline
Located approximately 3 minutes walk from Keage Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway. Keage Incline "teeth, It has also been designated as a cultural property of Kyoto City. Total length 582m A certain slope railway ruins is.
Its length is world's longest . It was used from 1891 (Meiji 24) to 1948 (Showa 23).
The straight track has an atmosphere that makes you feel nostalgic. Approximately 90 wild cherry trees and Somei Yoshino trees are planted along the railroad tracks. are planted, and in spring you can take wonderful photos with the cherry blossom trees in the background.
During the summer, the area is lush with greenery, making it the perfect place to take the best shots with a refreshing retro feel.
Recommended photo spot for those who want to take pictures with a nostalgic atmosphere
is.
After enjoying the beautiful scenery, Japanese sweets and matcha Activities where you can experience Japanese culture It is recommended to participate in
You can enjoy a relaxing moment.
Address: Yamashitacho, Awataguchi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
This plan does not support English.
At An Kyoto, a Japanese cultural experience located in Karasuma Gojo, Kyoto, everyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture. Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at Iori an Kyoto? We are waiting for you with many fun + learning experience programs. Among them, you can experience making your own tea ceremony, making nerikiri Japanese sweets, and trying out wasanbon molds.
[Plan with sutra and sermon] Incense making experience with a monk 2,800 yen ⇒ 2,500 yen
This plan does not support English.
``Bringing the essence of Kyoto to you'' Spend a moment enjoying the scents of Kyoto. Would you like to make incense sticks with a monk? You can create your own original incense sticks by blending various fragrances to your liking. After making the incense sticks, we will offer the finished product to the Buddha and have them recite the sutra together. After the sutra, you can listen to a sermon while drinking tea. Before visiting temples and shrines in Kyoto
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Kyoto recommended photo spot / Instagrammable 2nd place: Yasaka Koshindo
Kyoto Higashiyama area
It is in"
Yasaka Koshindo (Yasaka Koshindo)
”.
The round and colorful "
Kukuri Monkey
” is famous.
At first glance, the tied monkey looks like a bean bag,
monkey with hands and feet bound
imitates the By comparing the freely moving monkeys to human desires, by binding them,
curb desire
” is the meaning behind it.
It is said that if you suppress your desires and write a wish to the monkey, your wish will come true.
.
The hanging monkeys are very colorful and photogenic.
Goes well with kimono,
Recommended photo spots for people who want to take pop and cute photos
is.
If you want to wear a kimono, we have professional kimono fitting and all the necessary accessories. Rental plan is recommended. lightly Kyoto You can enjoy sightseeing.
Plans with hair set, hakama rental, etc. You can choose from a wide variety of kimonos, so you're sure to find the kimono you like.
For couples and girls' trips Kyoto If you are visiting, why not give it a try?
Address: 390 Kanazonocho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
With a set of kimono rentals, a set of accessory rentals, and baggage storage, you can walk around Kyoto empty-handed♪ You can choose from over 300 popular types of kimono to match your style. Kimono, half-width obi, white-collared long undergarment, underwear, tabi, sandals, Japanese-style bag, simple hair set, and other accessories necessary for dressing, as well as dressing fees are all included. At the store
Kyoto recommended photo spot / Instagrammable 3rd place: Bamboo grove narrow path
Located about 10 minutes on foot from JR Arashiyama Station, " Bamboo forest path ” is a place where you can feel the taste of Japan, Popular Instagrammable spots representing Kyoto .
On both sides of the 400m road, there are tall, bright green bamboo groves that are perfect for taking photogenic pictures all year round.
Because it is a popular sightseeing spot, if you are aiming for Instagrammable,
As early as possible, such as in the morning when there are fewer people
If you go to , you can avoid other people's reflections.
This is a recommended photo spot for those who want to take pictures that naturally express the beauty of Japan.
If you can take a nice photo, Activities around Arashiyama Why don't you enjoy
You can spend a relaxing time in the hot springs or as a memento of your sightseeing in Kyoto. manufacturing or making sweets You can leave wonderful memories with photos by challenging yourself.
Address: Saga Tenryuji Akonobabacho, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
The first day-trip hot spring in Arashiyama, Kyoto. Enjoy a rustic bath. The spring quality is a simple alkaline hot spring, which is said to be effective for neuralgia and muscle pain, and also has skin-beautifying effects. This is a great deal with a discounted ticket only available on weekdays, so please come and relax. Regular price Adults (junior high school students and above) 1,100 yen → 900 yen (
This plan does not support English.
This is a sister store of Salon de Rose, which is popular for its herbarium and Japanese sweets experience. It is a plan that you can experience glass in Arashiyama, Kyoto! After choosing your favorite transfer paper and type of glass, you can freely design and paste it ♪ You can make your own glass, one in the world.・Show your individuality ・Private lessons ・Your favorite design
Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 4th place: Ryoanji Temple
Located about 7 minutes walk from Ryoanji Station on the Keifuku Electric Railway. Ryoanji Temple "teeth, A temple founded in 1450 by Hosokawa Katsumoto, the daimyo of the Muromachi period. is.
Recommended Instagram spots are also cultural heritage sites
Dry landscape rock garden
.
15 stones of different sizes
are placed in various locations using perspective, etc., but with mysterious and detailed ingenuity.
No matter what angle you look at it, you can't see all the stones at the same time.
There is a hidden mystery.
Cherry blossoms in spring, greenery in summer, autumn leaves in autumn, and snow in winter. .
After touring Ryoan-ji Temple, you can enjoy Kyoto's traditional crafts and Making Japanese sweets etc. Manufacturing experience How about doing
Kyoto There are many activities that you can easily try in between sightseeing. Plan for about 1 to 2 hours It is also attractive that it is easy to incorporate it into your sightseeing schedule.
After enjoying the atmosphere of the ancient capital, why not enjoy an experience that will deepen your memories of Kyoto?
Address: 13, Ryoanji Goryo Shitamachi, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
“Nama Yatsuhashi” is a Kyoto confectionery that represents Kyoto. Challenge yourself by making the dough for three types of raw yatsuhashi: bean paste, matcha, and roasted chestnuts. The finished product can be used as a souvenir.
Kyoto recommended photo spots/Instagrammable 5th place: Shojuin
" Shojuin Temple ” is located in Ujitawara town, famous for Uji tea. Koyasan Shingon sect temple is.
The reception hall of Shojuin Temple Sokuten no Ma "for, One of the traditional Japanese patterns " Inome " heart shaped window The view of the garden from there is very romantic.
Cherry blossoms in spring, fresh greenery in summer, autumn foliage, and winter scenery. .
A heart-shaped shadow that appears indoors around 4pm from August 20th to mid-September.
thanks to happiness
is a rare phenomenon that you should definitely photograph if you can see it.
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In addition, on the ceiling,
160 ceiling paintings depicting flowers and Japanese landscapes
It is a photogenic temple that is sure to look great on Instagram.
In the surroundings, using Uji tea, Soba making experience or tea picking There are also activities that you would not normally be able to experience. The lush green tea fields look great on Instagram.
Manufacturing experience Make even more fun memories with activities that couples and families can enjoy.
Address: 149 Okuyamada Kawakami, Ujitawara-cho, Tsuzuki-gun, Kyoto Prefecture
If you want to fully enjoy Wazuka, the home of tea, we recommend the tea picking experience! Wazuka Town cultivates so many tea leaves that it is called the origin of tea, and even today it is a production area that produces just under 40% of Uji tea. At Wazukaya, the "Tea Soba Making Experience" using "Wazuka Tea" is very popular, but if you are going to make Cha Soba, why not try picking the tea yourself? In the tea plantations of Wazuka, from March to November.
Take Instagrammable Photos at Photo Spots in Kyoto!
Instagrammable photo spots in Kyoto
I introduced you.
Lots of nature and famous tourist attractions
Kyoto
There are many Instagrammable photo spots,
You will be able to take wonderful pictures while enjoying sightseeing
.
Activities that can be enjoyed in the surrounding area include:
There are plenty of plans unique to Kyoto
So, if you find a plan that interests you, please try participating.
Take lots of great Instagram-worthy photos with your couples and friends.
*The content of this article is current as of September 2023.
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