Nishikyō-ku, Kyoto

Saihō-ji

Suzumushi-dera

The Suzumushi-dera or Cricket Temple is so named for the crickets all along the wall inside the temple that are raised by the monks in a constantly warm environment so that they chirp all year round

Katsura Imperial Villa

Umenomiya Shrine

The Umenomiya Taisha is a Shinto shrine dedicated to Oyamazumi-no-kami, the god who first brewed sake

Matsunoo Taisha

Nishikyogoku Athletic Stadium

Horinji Temple

Horinji is one of the 5 head Shingon temples in Kyoto, dating back to 713 AD

Mukō

Iwatayama Monkey Park

Ukyō-ku

Ukyo-ku is home to the Arashiyama hill as well as several Buddhist temples including Ninna-ji, Ryōan-ji, Tenryū-ji, and Nonomiya Shrine