Sagano
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Things to do
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Non-Reserved Shinkansen Trip from Tokyo to Kyoto or Osaka
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
Sagano Hotel Deals
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Other neighborhoods around Sagano
Arashiyama
Historic Site and Place of Scenic Beauty, Arashiyama offers attractions like Iwatayama Monkey Park, Tenryū-ji temple, and Sagano bamboo forest. Easily accessible and walkable, it's perfect for exploring Kyoto's western outskirts.
Ukyo Ward
Gardens, forests, and river views highlight some notable features of Ukyo Ward. Make a stop by Aeon Mall Kyoto or Shijo Street while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Uzumasa Tenjingawa Station or Hanazono Station to get around town.
Nishikyo Ward
Well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants, Nishikyo Ward is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Katsura Imperial Villa and Saihoji Temple, and jump on the metro at Kameoka Hozukyo Station to get around the city.
Shimogyo Ward
Discover bustling Shijō Street's shopping district and explore attractions like Kyoto Tower and Kyoto Railway Museum. Easily navigate the area from Kyoto Station, a major transport hub.
Central Kyoto
Central Kyoto is highly notable for its popular shops, and you might want to visit top sights like Kawaramachi Street and Seimei-Jinja Shrine. See more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station.
Nakagyo Ward
Travelers love Nakagyo Ward for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Nijojo-mae Station or Karasuma Oike Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Nishiki Market and Kawaramachi Street.
- Kurumazaki Shrine
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Kawaramachi Street
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto University
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Yasaka Shrine
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Heian Shrine
- Osaka University
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Mount Hiei
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- To-ji Temple
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Kifune Shrine
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama