Here are some hidden gems and less visited places in Kyoto. Save this guide for your next trip! 🇯🇵
📍 Matsuo-taisha shrine, located near Arashiyama. Take the metro about 30 minutes outside of Kyoto to get here. There were barely any tourists and it was very peaceful!
📍 Chomyo-ji ~ I stumbled across this small temple while wandering around the East of the city. It’s very photogenic and there was absolutely no one else there!
📍 Studio Ghibli Store is very close to To-ji and Kiyomizu-dera in the popular areas, but it’s slightly hidden away off the street! There are cute photo opportunities inside and so much merchandise!
📍 Ryozen Kannon ~ I also found this while walking around at night, so it was really cool with the lights. When it’s open in the daytime, you can see a large statue inside.
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Matsuo-taisha Shrine is a Hidden Gem in Kyoto, Japan ⛩️🇯🇵
Located near Arashiyama on the Western outskirts of Kyoto, Matsuo-taisha is a Shinto shrine that is often left out of many tourists itineraries. The water in the well of the turtle is often regarded as sacred and the general atmosphere here is very serene. If you are in the area then I definitely recommend checking out this shrine!
🚇 Take the Hankyu Arashiyama Line to Matsuo-taisha station and then walk for a few minutes to reach the shrine.
🎫 Admission is free, no ticket required.
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