Fushimi Inari Shrine is famous for its thousands (over 10,000) of closely-spaced orange torii gates that wind over the hills of Inariyama beyond the entrance to the shrine.

• Fushimi Inari Shrine is located just outside JR Inari Station, the second station from Kyoto Station along the JR Nara Line.
• Wear sensible shoes. And steps will be slippery if it is raining or still wet after the rain, so be extra careful.
• Drinks and refreshments sold along the way but are pricey (but of course) so bring your own.
• If you are a little outdoor person go all the way to the top, the walk is amazing, with lots of hidden gems along the way.
• You will loose most of the tourists in the bottom half of the hill, as you climb up number of tourists decline quickly.

Ginkaku-ji temple, the famed “Silver Pavilion”, has magnificient halls and gardens. It’s predictably popular so best visited in off-peak times. Ginkaku-ji Temple (“The Silver Pavilion”) is on everyone’s checklist of sights to see while in Kyoto, both foreigners and Japanese alike.

• Take JR Nara Line back to Kyoto Station. Ginkakuji can be accessed by direct bus number 5, 17 or 100 from Kyoto Station in about 35-40 minutes and for 230 yen one way.
• There's a nice area where you can climb up and get a nice view down onto the garden and the temple grounds.
• This temple is a must for history lovers, but may not be appealing to you if you have little interest in history.
• Probably best to head there early but getting teenagers out of their futon beds is just as hard here as at home.

Honenin Temple is one of the Buddhist temples along Kyoto's Philosopher's Walk. Honenin Temple is a beautiful secluded Japanese Temple, which is famous for its thatched gate and paintings on the sliding screens in the head priest's quarters are attributed to the Kano school of painters. Honen-in was

• Because this temple is visited less than some others near the philosopher's path, you can enjoy it in a serenity that's hard to come by elsewhere.
• It is worth making an effort to visit as you will be sure to be out of the crowds and able to soak up the atmosphere here.
• Please keep silence there, Japanese cemetery is usually private place, not for sightseeing.

The Philosopher's Path (哲学の道, Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district.

• There are several cafes and souvenir shops along the river and lots of cats near one the temple.
• The stroll can be very beautiful in spring with the many sakura trees lining the path, turning the canal pink with beautiful fallen petals.
• When you start walking near the Ginkakuji, there will be a lot of people walking so if you want to enjoy the path with less people, it might be better to start near the Nyakuoji-shrine.

Nanzen-ji Temple is a former aristocratic retirement villa that was turned into a temple on the death of its owner.

• You have to do three things while in Nanzen-ji.
• Second, go by the aqueduct and third, visit the Tenjuan gardens in order to just relax!
• As you walk around the pathways, each corner presents a new view of the pruned and raked Japanese garden.
• First, go up the San-mon Gate for nice views of the surrounding area.

Shoren-in Temple was formerly the temple of an imperial abbot. It was used as a temporary imperial palace following the Great Kyoto Fire of 1788.

• It's a great place to take a breather after battling the crowds at the more popular temples nearby.
• Its garden is small but gorgeously landscaped with a lovely pond, bamboo grove and stately camphor trees.
• This delightful little temple appears to be off the beaten track for most tourists, and as a result, is wonderfully serene and peaceful.
• Don't forget to ring the huge bell at the end.

Kiyomizu-dera (清水寺?), officially named Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera (音羽山清水寺?) is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto.

• This temple located at hill and it offers beautiful view of kyoto city as well as awesome cherry blossoms and greenery sight.
• You can see some people walking around with kimono, a good place to buy souvenirs too!
• Best time to visit when cherry blossoms bloom is sunset to evening time. There's Sakura light up after the sunset.
• Although it's tough to take the picture if you rely on your gadget. Bringing tripod inside the temple is not allowed.