Traveling around Japan without tourists
North of Arashiyama (嵐山), one of Kyoto’s most popular tourist areas (京都), there are temples hidden away where mass tourism cannot reach. Away from the crowded area, these temples are surrounded by mountains and wrapped in lush bamboo forests, these ancient enclosures offer a unique experience, almost devoid of tourists, and a glimpse into the tranquil essence of Japan.
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Kōmyō-ji Temple (光明寺), located in the city of Nagaokakyo (長岡京市), is a must-see destination for lovers of autumn scenery. This Buddhist temple is known for offering one of the most impressive scenes of red leaves in the Kansai area.
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On the mountain of Mitokusan (三徳山), stands one of the most impressive and oldest temples in Japan, the Nageiredo Temple (投入堂). With more than a thousand years of history, this sacred place, designated as a National Treasure (国宝)
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Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine (石清水八幡宮), located in Yawata City, Kyoto (京都), is one of Japan’s National Treasures (国宝) and one of Japan’s Three Great Hachimangu Shrines, dedicated to the god Hachiman, protector of Japan and warriors.
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Yokokuji Temple (楊谷寺), located in the mountains of Nagaokakyo City (長岡京) in Kyoto, is a sanctuary hidden among nature that offers a unique spiritual experience. Known as the “Temple of Healing Waters”
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Nagaoka Tenmangu Temple (長岡天満宮) is one of the most important sites in the city of Nagaokakyo (長岡京), in Kyoto Prefecture. This shrine is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane (菅原道真), the god of wisdom and learning.
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