Interactive Kyoto Map
All 78 verified temples and shrines plotted with precise GPS coordinates. Filter by region, UNESCO World Heritage status, or free admission.
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Kyoto Master Explorer Map
Interactive cartography with 78 verified Buddhist temples, Shinto shrines, and UNESCO World Heritage sanctuaries across ancient Heian-kyo.
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All 78 Kyoto Temples and Shrines Catalog
- Fushimi Inari-Taisha Shrine (伏見稲荷大社) - Southern Kyoto. Free admission (donations welcome). Nearest Station: JR Inari Station (Nara Line) - 1 minute walk.
- Tofuku-ji Temple (東福寺) - Eastern Kyoto. Temple grounds free, Tsutenkyo Bridge & Kaisando Hall 600 yen, Hojo Garden 500 yen, Combo ticket 1,000 yen (recommended). Nearest Station: Tofukuji Station (JR Nara Line / Keihan Line) - 10 minutes walk.
- Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 400 yen adults, 200 yen children (elementary/junior high). Nearest Station: Kiyomizu-Gojo Station (Keihan) or Gojo-zaka/Kiyomizu-michi Bus Stop. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社) - Northern Kyoto. Free admission. Nearest Station: Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line) - 5 minutes walk.
- Kodai-ji Temple (高台寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 600 yen adults, 250 yen children (illuminations may require separate ticket). Nearest Station: Higashiyama Yasui Bus Stop (Bus 206) - 5 minutes walk uphill.
- Kennin-ji Temple (建仁寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 600 yen adults, 300 yen junior high/elementary students. Nearest Station: Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan Line) - 7 minutes walk.
- Chion-in Temple (知恩院) - Eastern Kyoto. Temple grounds free, Hojo gardens 400 yen (seasonal), Sanmon gate climb 800 yen (when open). Nearest Station: Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway) - 8 minutes walk.
- Sanjusangendo Temple (三十三間堂) - Eastern Kyoto. 600 yen adults, 400 yen junior high/high school, 300 yen children. Nearest Station: Shichijo Station (Keihan Line) - 7 minutes walk.
- Kinkaku-ji (Golden Pavilion) (金閣寺) - Southern Kyoto. 500 yen adults, 300 yen elementary/junior high students. Nearest Station: Kinkakuji-michi Bus Stop (Buses 101, 102, 204, 205). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Ryoan-ji Temple (龍安寺) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen adults, 300 yen elementary/junior high students. Nearest Station: Ryoanji-mae Bus Stop or Ritsumeikan Daigaku-mae Station (Keifuku Line). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Ninna-ji Temple (仁和寺) - Western Kyoto. Grounds free, Goten palace 500 yen, gardens 500 yen (1,000 yen combo in cherry season). Nearest Station: Omuro Ninnaji Station (Keifuku Kitano Line) - 3 minutes walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Kitano Tenmangu Shrine (北野天満宮) - Central Kyoto. Shrine free, plum garden 1,000 yen (includes tea and sweets, Feb-Mar only). Nearest Station: Kitano Hakubai-cho Bus Stop (Buses 50, 101, 102, 203).
- Daitoku-ji Temple (大徳寺) - Southern Kyoto. Main grounds free, sub-temples 400-600 yen each. Nearest Station: Daitokuji-mae Bus Stop (Buses 101, 102, 204, 206).
- Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion) (銀閣寺) - Southern Kyoto. 500 yen adults, 300 yen junior high/elementary students. Nearest Station: Ginkakuji-michi or Ginkakuji-mae Bus Stop. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nanzen-ji Temple (南禅寺) - Eastern Kyoto. Temple grounds free, Sanmon gate 600 yen, Hojo garden 600 yen, sub-temples 300-400 yen each. Nearest Station: Keage Station (Tozai Subway Line) - 10 minutes walk.
- Heian Jingu Shrine (平安神宮) - Eastern Kyoto. Shrine free, Shin-en garden 600 yen adults, 300 yen children. Nearest Station: Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway) - 10 minutes walk.
- Eikan-do Zenrin-ji (永観堂禅林寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 600 yen regular season, 1,000 yen peak autumn (Nov 7-30), illuminations 600 yen additional. Nearest Station: Nanzenji Eikando-michi Bus Stop (Bus 5) or Keage Station.
- Shimogamo Shrine (下鴨神社) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Demachiyanagi Station (Keihan Line) - 10 minutes walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Kamigamo Shrine (上賀茂神社) - Northern Kyoto. Free (special gardens 500 yen when open). Nearest Station: Kamigamo-jinja-mae Bus Stop (Bus 4). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Tenryu-ji Temple (天龍寺) - Southern Kyoto. 500 yen garden only, 800 yen including temple buildings (Hatto, Hojo). Nearest Station: Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR Sagano Line) - 5 minutes walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Byodo-in Temple (平等院) - Southern Kyoto. 600 yen garden and museum, Phoenix Hall interior tour +300 yen additional (first-come first-served, sells out fast). Nearest Station: Uji Station (JR Nara Line) - 10 minutes walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Daigo-ji Temple (醍醐寺) - Southern Kyoto. 1,000 yen spring/autumn peak, 600 yen winter/summer (Shimo-Daigo), Kami-Daigo mountain area additional 600 yen. Nearest Station: Daigo Station (Tozai Subway Line) - 15 minutes walk or 5 min bus. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Nishi Hongan-ji Temple (西本願寺) - Central Kyoto. Free admission (special garden tours by reservation, 1,000 yen). Nearest Station: Kyoto Station - 15 minutes walk north. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (東本願寺) - Central Kyoto. Free admission. Nearest Station: Kyoto Station - 10 minutes walk north.
- To-ji Temple (東寺) - Southern Kyoto. 500 yen temple and garden, special exhibitions 1,000 yen. Nearest Station: Kyoto Station - 15 minutes walk southwest, or Toji Station (Kintetsu). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Honen-in Temple (法然院) - Eastern Kyoto. Free admission (donations accepted). Nearest Station: Ginkakuji-michi Bus Stop, then Philosopher's Path walk.
- Okochi Sanso Villa (大河内山荘) - Western Kyoto. 1,000 yen (includes matcha green tea and sweet). Nearest Station: Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR) or Arashiyama Station (Keifuku/Hankyu).
- Gio-ji Temple (祇王寺) - Western Kyoto. 300 yen. Nearest Station: Arashiyama Station, then bus or 25 min walk.
- Adashino Nenbutsu-ji Temple (化野念仏寺) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen. Nearest Station: Arashiyama Station, then bus to Torii-moto.
- Kurama-dera Temple (鞍馬寺) - Northern Kyoto. 300 yen, cable car additional 200 yen one-way. Nearest Station: Kurama Station (Eizan Railway) - 5 minutes walk.
- Kifune Shrine (貴船神社) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Kibuneguchi Station (Eizan Railway), then bus 5 min.
- Sanzen-in Temple (三千院) - Northern Kyoto. 700 yen. Nearest Station: Ohara Bus Stop (from Kyoto Station), 10 min walk.
- Shoren-in Temple (青蓮院) - Eastern Kyoto. 500 yen, illuminations 800 yen. Nearest Station: Higashiyama Station (Tozai Subway) - 5 minutes walk.
- Maruyama Park & Yasaka Shrine (円山公園) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Gion-Shijo Station (Keihan) or Higashiyama Station (Subway).
- Shogunzuka Seiryuden (将軍塚青龍殿) - Eastern Kyoto. 500 yen, illuminations 500 yen. Nearest Station: Higashiyama Station (Subway), then taxi 5 min or 30 min uphill walk.
- Myoshin-ji Temple (妙心寺) - Western Kyoto. Main grounds free, Hatto Hall tour 700 yen, Taizo-in sub-temple 500 yen. Nearest Station: Hanazono Station (JR Sagano Line) - 5 minutes walk.
- Daikaku-ji Temple (大覚寺) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen temple, 300 yen additional for Osawa Pond area. Nearest Station: Saga-Arashiyama Station (JR), then bus 10 min.
- Seimei Shrine (晴明神社) - Central Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Imadegawa Station (Subway) - 15 min walk, or bus.
- Ujigami Shrine (宇治上神社) - Southern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Uji Station (JR Nara Line) - 15 min walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Shinnyo-do Temple (真如堂) - Eastern Kyoto. Free (garden areas require 500 yen November only). Nearest Station: Bus stop Kinrin Shako-mae (Bus 5 or 203).
- Konkaikomyo-ji Temple (金戒光明寺) - Eastern Kyoto. Grounds free. Special viewings (autumn/spring): 1,000 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Okazaki-michi (Bus 5 or 100).
- Anraku-ji Temple (安楽寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 500 yen (when open). Nearest Station: Bus stop Ginkakuji-michi (Bus 5, 17, 100).
- Okazaki Shrine (岡崎神社) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Bus stop Okazaki Jinja-mae (Bus 32, 93, 203).
- Shisendo Temple (詩仙堂) - Northern Kyoto. 500 yen. Nearest Station: Ichijoji Station (Eizan Railway) - 15 min walk.
- Manshu-in Temple (曼殊院) - Northern Kyoto. 600 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Ichijoji-Shimizu-cho (Bus 5).
- Shoden-ji Temple (正伝寺) - Northern Kyoto. 400 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Jinko-in-mae (Bus 9 or 37).
- Genko-an Temple (源光庵) - Northern Kyoto. 400 yen (500 yen during autumn special viewing). Nearest Station: Bus stop Takagamine Genkoan-mae (Bus 6).
- Enryaku-ji Temple (延暦寺) - Central Kyoto. 1,000 yen (covers all three areas: Todo, Saito, Yokawa). Nearest Station: Mt. Hiei cable car summit station. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Hirano Shrine (平野神社) - Northern Kyoto. Free (temporary sakura garden area: 500 yen during peak bloom). Nearest Station: Bus stop Kinugasa-ko-mae (Bus 205 or 50).
- Yoshida Shrine (吉田神社) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Bus stop Kyodai Seimon-mae (Bus 206 or 17).
- Rokkaku-do Temple (六角堂) - Central Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Karasuma Oike Station (Subway) - 5 min walk.
- Nijo Castle (二条城) - Central Kyoto. 800 yen general admission, 1,300 yen including Ninomaru Palace. Nearest Station: Nijojo-mae Station (Subway Tozai Line) - 3 min walk. UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Mikane Shrine (御金神社) - Central Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Karasuma Oike Station or Nijojo-mae Station (Subway) - 5 min walk.
- Imamiya Shrine (今宮神社) - Northern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Bus stop Imamiya Jinja-mae (Bus 46 or 205).
- Jojakko-ji Temple (常寂光寺) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen. Nearest Station: JR Saga-Arashiyama or Arashiyama Station (Keifuku) - 15 min walk.
- Nison-in Temple (二尊院) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen. Nearest Station: JR Saga-Arashiyama Station - 20 min walk.
- Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple (愛宕念仏寺) - Western Kyoto. 300 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Otagi-dera-mae (Bus 72).
- Nonomiya Shrine (野宮神社) - Western Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: JR Saga-Arashiyama Station - 10 min walk.
- Entoku-in Temple (圓徳院) - Eastern Kyoto. 500 yen (combo with Kodai-ji: 900 yen). Nearest Station: Bus stop Higashiyama Yasui (Bus 206) - 5 min walk.
- Ryozen Kannon Temple (霊山観音) - Eastern Kyoto. 300 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Higashiyama Yasui (Bus 206) - 5 min walk.
- Matsunoo Taisha Shrine (松尾大社) - Western Kyoto. Shrine grounds free. Shigemori Mirei Garden: 500 yen. Nearest Station: Matsuo-Taisha Station (Hankyu Arashiyama Line) - 3 min walk.
- Saiho-ji (Moss Temple) (西芳寺) - Western Kyoto. 3,000 yen (includes sutra copying experience). Nearest Station: Bus stop Kokedera-Suzumushidera (Bus 73). UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Jonangu Shrine (城南宮) - Southern Kyoto. 800 yen (gardens), shrine grounds free. Nearest Station: Takeda Station (Subway/Kintetsu) - 15 min walk or shuttle bus.
- Jakko-in Temple (寂光院) - Northern Kyoto. 600 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Ohara (Bus 17) - 15 min walk.
- Shorin-in Temple (勝林院) - Northern Kyoto. 300 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Ohara (Bus 17) - 10 min walk.
- To-ji Flea Market (Kobo-san) (東寺・弘法市) - Southern Kyoto. Free market entry (temple grounds have separate admission). Nearest Station: Toji Station (Kintetsu Line) - 5 min walk, or 15 min walk from Kyoto Station.
- Go-o Shrine (護王神社) - Central Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Marutamachi Station (Subway Karasuma Line) - 7 min walk.
- Kawai Shrine (at Shimogamo) (河合神社) - Eastern Kyoto. Free (mirror ema: 800 yen to draw on). Nearest Station: Demachiyanagi Station (Keihan/Eizan) - 10 min walk.
- Myoman-ji Temple (妙満寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 500 yen. Nearest Station: Kokusaikaikan Station (Subway Karasuma Line) - 10 min walk.
- Zuishin-in Temple (隨心院) - Central Kyoto. 500 yen (special exhibitions during plum season: 700 yen). Nearest Station: Ono Station (Subway Tozai Line) - 5 min walk.
- Umenomiya Taisha Shrine (梅宮大社) - Western Kyoto. Shrine free. Garden: 600 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Umenomiya Taisha-mae (Bus 28 or 71).
- Reikan-ji Temple (霊鑑寺) - Eastern Kyoto. 600 yen (when open). Nearest Station: Bus stop Ginkakuji-michi (Bus 5, 17, 100).
- Taizo-in Temple (退蔵院) - Western Kyoto. 600 yen. Nearest Station: Hanazono Station (JR Sanin Line) - 10 min walk.
- Ryogen-in Temple (龍源院) - Southern Kyoto. 350 yen. Nearest Station: Bus stop Daitokuji-mae (Bus 206 or 101).
- Philosopher's Path (哲学の道) - Eastern Kyoto. Free. Nearest Station: Ginkakuji-michi Bus Stop (Bus 5, 17, 100) for north end.
- Shugakuin Imperial Villa (修学院離宮) - Eastern Kyoto. Free (reservation required). Nearest Station: Shugakuin Station (Eizan Railway) - 15 min walk.
- Katsura Imperial Villa (桂離宮) - Western Kyoto. 1,000 yen (reservation required). Nearest Station: Katsura Station (Hankyu Line) - 15 min walk.
- Suzumushi-dera (Kegonji Temple) (鈴虫寺(華厳寺)) - Western Kyoto. 500 yen (includes lecture, tea, and sweet). Nearest Station: Bus stop Suzumushidera (Bus 73).