Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Visit this small, independently run shop for the best cucumber tsukemono (pickled vegetables) you'll find in Kyoto.

In their own words: “one of our favorite small independently run shops is called Kitano you can get the best cucumber kimono there like we haven't found anywhere that does it better than this small shop”

Visit the Maple Garden during its limited opening seasons (April-June, Oct-Dec) for stunning autumn foliage or lush greenery.

In their own words: “Next is Kyoto Kitano Tenmangu Shrine. It's been said to exist since 947, and it's believed to bring blessings on academic achievement. The Maple Garden is especially recommended. It's a special place only open twice a year, from April to June and from October to December.”