Best Kyoto Photo Spots: Never Miss These Stunning Locations for Perfect Shots

P1 Nanzen-ji Temple’s majestic Sanmon Gate captured in golden morning light (east to west perspective)

P2 WIFE&HUSBAND – Kyoto’s cutest riverside café, perfect for coffee with Kamogawa River views

P3 Sanzen-in Temple’s magical Ajisai Garden – discover the hidden red bridge behind the serene Bodhisattva statue

P4 Five-story Pagoda’s iconic photo spot – beat the crowds by arriving before 7 AM (alarm clock essential!)

P5 Eikan-do Temple’s hidden gem near Mikkaeri Tea House – pro tip: use 0.5x wide-angle for breathtaking shots

P6 Sannen-zaka’s charming cobblestone slope – early risers get the best photos and peaceful moments

P7 Tenju-an Temple’s golden hour secret – visit after 3:30 PM for magical lighting and fewer visitors

P8 Kifune Shrine’s legendary “Hyoue” Kawadoko dining – worth the wait for this unique riverside experience

P9 Rurikoin Temple’s limited-time emerald wonder – the lush green view only appears July 13-August 18

P10 Kamogawa Kamo Street’s dual charm – Hanamikoji’s geisha district by day, cherry blossom paradise in spring

P11 Eizan Railway’s scenic adventure – hop on the “Kirara” sightseeing train from Demachiyanagi Station

P12 Kokedera (Saiho-ji Temple)’s rainy day magic – fewer crowds and mystical moss gardens (book 1 day ahead)

P13 Murin-an’s VIP experience – book the first slot for a private garden paradise

P14 Kennin-ji Temple’s zen photography – no portraits allowed, just pure landscape perfection

P15 Kamogawa’s hidden stretch near Demachiyanagi – where locals go for peaceful riverside moments

P16 Kifune “Okunomiya” Shrine’s ancient forest – escape the crowds beneath towering thousand-year-old cedars

P17 Blue Bottle Kyoto Rokkaku Café – the Instagram-worthy alternative to their Nanzen-ji location

P18 Kamogawa Shijo Ohashi Bridge – riverside seating that transports you straight into a Japanese romance drama