Tofuku-ji Temple, Kyoto

Old zen temple. ¥500 for entrance to Zen garden was nice. Given the size of the area if you incl the bridge scene there's some grand feel to the north west side view. Another ¥500 if you want to go on the bridge (saved this for our next trips to Kyoto). Probably an overall 4.5

One of the highlights in Kyoto. No matter the season, Tofukuji temple offers peace, scenic spots, delicious fresh rice cakes and hot tea, and more. The smell of the trees around and in the grounds of the temple is amazing. In the morning, the visitors can mingle with the locals whilst they walk their pets or go to school/work or go shopping. The whole area offers a glimpse of a Japanese community living peacefully in a touristic spot.

🍁Autumn leaves are beautiful. It cost ¥1000 to enter the area with the red momiji but it is entirely worth it. There are other areas such as the temple itself but they also cost a few hundred yen to enter so I didn’t bother. It was fairly crowded during peak foliage season in the weekend, but entirely manageable. There was enough space that people don’t end up touching / piling up. Memorable experience.

A well-preserved, history-rich Buddhist temple near the famous Fushimi Inari Taisha. Apart from its grand temples, its landscape is what makes it worth a visit. Some parts of the temple are free to visit (including the pedestrian bridge below) but at least 3 parts need entry tickets who are sold separately. The view from the upper bridge is amazing with the red leaves slowly changing from green. Some stalls are available inside the temple area and after the exit.

Very nice temple if you like the sky. A gardener placed 7 stones representing 北斗七星 constellation. So, you will see ocean made of fine sands and a universe in a tiny eloquently standing garden. We visited in a freezing day in Feb. It was snowing and the Karesansui garden was covered with some snowfall. You can take a bus or a car. There is parking, not very many but there are some. Enjoy!😊