If You Like - Kyoto - page 32

Murin-an Blink and you'll miss this tiny pocket garden. That would be a shame as it's a
charming little sanctuary. ( CLICK HERE )
Ōkōchi-sansō Villa Wander the paths and admire the views over the city, the maple
leaves and the wonderful hidden contemplative corners of this Arashiyama villa. ( CLICK
HERE )
Saihō-ji (Koke-dera) 'Koke-dera' means 'Moss Temple' and this place more than lives
up to its name. ( CLICK HERE )
Markets
Tenjin-san Held on the 25th of each month at Kitano Tenman-gū, there are always treas-
ures hidden among the bric-a-brac here. ( CLICK HERE )
Kōbō-san Held on the 21st of each month at Tō-ji, this is a good market for used kimono
and antiques. ( CLICK HERE )
Nishiki Market Kyoto's main downtown food market is a must-see attraction. There are
plenty of souvenir shops scattered among the food shops. ( CLICK HERE )
Chion-ji Tezukuri-ichi Tezukuri means 'handmade' and that's what you'll find at this
market held on the 15th of every month. ( CLICK HERE )
Scenic Strolls
Daimonji-yama There is no finer walk in the city than the 30-minute climb to the view-
point above Ginkaku-ji in Northern Higashiyama. ( CLICK HERE )
Kurama The climb to the mountain temple of Kurama-dera is a classic (continue to
Kibune if possible). ( CLICK HERE )
Fushimi-Inari-Taisha Paths lined with torii (Shintō shrine gates) criss-cross this moun-
tain shrine in Southeast Kyoto. The walking here is great. ( CLICK HERE )
Kyoto Imperial Palace Park If you prefer your strolling on the flat, the broad arcades of
Kyoto's Central Park are just the ticket. ( CLICK HERE )
Kamo-gawa Riverbank Make like a local and take your morning or evening constitu-
tional on the banks of Kyoto's main river.
Path of Philosophy (Tetsugaku-no-Michi) We've saved the best for last: the stroll along
this canal in Northern Higashiyama is beautiful in any season. ( CLICK HERE )