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滋賀県 · Regional selections

栗東歴史民俗博物館

栗東市

A museum in Ritto, opened in 1990, on the history and folkways of the city.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Lakeside Road and Toyo Park

長浜市

The sunset seen from the lakeshore at Nagahama, chosen among Japan's hundred finest sunsets.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Ayano Tenmangu Shrine

甲賀市

A shrine at Minakuchi in Koka honouring Sugawara no Michizane, moved to this site in 1633.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Kohoku no Kannon-sama Meguri B Course Nishi-Azai · Yogo Course (Ikako Kotsu)

長浜市

A bus tour of the Kannon images of Nagahama, visiting the temples of Nishiazai and Yogo in about three and a half hours.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Jihoji Temple

甲賀市

A Tendai temple at Minakuchi in Koka. Its early-Kamakura seated Nyoirin Kannon is an important cultural property.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Shiga Prefectural Kibogaoka Cultural Park Seinen no Shiro

竜王町

A residential study centre in Ryuo, made as a place for learning through living together.

滋賀県 · Regional selections

Hiyoshi Taisha Shrine (Hiyoshi Baba)

大津市

About 200 cherry trees along the approach to Hiyoshi Taisha, from Sakamoto Station to the torii.

京都府 · Regional selections

西芳寺（苔寺）

西京区歴史文化

A temple whose grounds are covered with some 120 kinds of moss. Said to have been founded by Gyoki in 731; visits must be booked in advance.

京都府 · Regional selections

Myokian Temple (National Treasure "Taian")

大山崎町歴史文化

A temple in Oyamazaki holding Taian, a two-mat tearoom attributed to Sen no Rikyu and designated a national treasure.

京都府 · Regional selections

Leisure & Spa Resort ASOBIYUKU Kyoto Rurikei Onsen

南丹市自然／宿泊

A hot spring and lodging in Nantan, refitted and reopened in April 2025.

京都府 · Regional selections

鹿苑寺（金閣寺）

北区歴史文化

A temple Ashikaga Yoshimitsu founded in 1397 as a mountain villa. Its gold-leafed reliquary hall is mirrored in the pond.

京都府 · Regional selections

Shimyo-in Temple

北区歴史文化／体験施設

A temple at the source of the Kamo River, said to have been founded by Kukai in 829.

京都府 · Regional selections

Mount Atago and Atago Shrine

右京区歴史文化

A 924-metre mountain and the shrine at its summit, revered as a guard against fire.

京都府 · Regional selections

広隆寺

右京区歴史文化

The oldest temple in Yamashiro, keeping the seated Miroku in contemplation that was the first object named a national treasure.

京都府 · Regional selections

Gion

東山区歴史文化

The quarter around Yasaka Shrine. The place name comes from the shrine's former title.

京都府 · Regional selections

三十三間堂

東山区歴史文化

A temple whose main hall runs about 120 metres. It is known by a name taken from its 33 bays.

京都府 · Regional selections

Togetsukyo Bridge

右京区歴史文化

A bridge over the Oi River at Arashiyama. Emperor Kameyama is said to have named it for the way the moon seems to cross it.

京都府 · Regional selections

貴船神社

左京区歴史文化

A shrine to the water deity. Rain-making rites were held here, and it is also known for matchmaking.

京都府 · Regional selections

Kyoto Aquarium

下京区文化施設

An aquarium in Umekoji Park, showing the giant salamander of Kyoto's rivers.

京都府 · Regional selections

Kameoka Sports Park Pool

亀岡市レジャー・スポーツ

A pool in Kameoka with a wave pool, a flowing pool and slides.

京都府 · Regional selections

慈照寺（銀閣寺）

左京区歴史文化／体験施設

The mountain villa Ashikaga Yoshimasa founded in 1482. The Silver Pavilion is a national treasure and the signature of Higashiyama culture.

京都府 · Regional selections

Shimadzu Arena Kyoto

北区レジャー・スポーツ

The prefectural gymnasium in Kita ward, Kyoto, used for tournaments in many sports.

京都府 · Regional selections

八坂神社

東山区歴史文化

Head shrine of the Gion shrines nationwide. Said to date from 656, it holds the Gion Festival.

京都府 · Regional selections

Springs Hiyoshi Roadside Station

南丹市自然／レジャー・スポーツ／グルメ／文化施設

A roadside station in Nantan, with a free-flowing open-air bath and a stone sauna.