What to see — Kyoto

Historic wood castle with gardens. Built in 1603, this cypress-wood castle with extensive gardens was a home for the shogun Ieyasu.

Shrine built for city's 1,100th birthday. Classic Shinto shrine & landscaped gardens created in 1895 for the city's 1,100th birthday.

Museum showcasing local artists. Sprawling museum established in 1933 featuring paintings & sculptures by local artists.

Urban park known for its cherry blossoms. Popular green space with an outdoor music hall, bronze statues & colorful, seasonal cherry blossoms.

Waterside park with public facilities. Protected park area of trees along a river valley with an observation deck & children's plaza.

Cherry blossoms along a 582-meter slope. Former railway track known for clusters of picturesque cherry blossoms lining a 582-meter slope.

Picturesque 17th-century palace gardens. Scenic grounds of a 17th-century palace destroyed by fire, with tree-lined footpaths & ponds.

River paths, cherry blossoms & picnics. Dotted with cherry trees, this waterside park has walking & cycling paths, plus picnic benches.

Japanese art & culture since 1897. Long-running museum with Japanese sculptures, paintings, calligraphy & metalwork, plus a cafe.

Politician's villa & Japanese gardens. Traditional late 19th century villa with a small tranquil Japanese garden, pond & teahouse.