Things to do in Enryakuji Temple

This will go down as one of my favorite things we did in Japan. The host are amazing and helpful. Should highly encourage anyone to go if even slightly interested.

We had an amazing time feeding the friendly deer at Nara Park, followed by a serene visit to the temple (separate ticket required). The walk through the Bamboo Forest in Arashiyama was especially relaxing thanks to the cool weather. Our tour guide, Joanna, was exceptional—she shared detailed historical insights and made the experience truly enriching. After the Bamboo Forest tour, we were given free time to explore on our own. Unfortunately, I misread our Sagano train return ticket and missed the scheduled bus back. Despite the strict timing, Joanna kindly stayed behind, watched over our luggage, and even helped us get tickets to Kyoto Station. Her support meant the world to us. Thank you, Joanna—we deeply appreciate your help!

The itinerary was great, and the playtime was just right. John was also very enthusiastic and courteous. Thank you for your hard work.

The view 10/10... worth visiting..not so crowded but the mountain was beautiful..there was a flower garden ath the top with 1,200 or 1,500 yen entrance i forgot..madami art collection doon...

A fun experience with the nicest instructors. The location is stunning too. I would highly recommend this.

This is a great workshop! We had an amazing time with Kanako as we made our sake cups. Kanako welcomed us with tea and some sweets and explained the process really well. It was great fun to create our patterns on the cups and make the finishing touches. And when everything was done, we even got to test our cups with some delicious sake! Thoroughly recommend this hands-on workshop.

The instructor is awesome, and the photos turned out great! They provided immediate assistance whenever I had questions during the class. Plus, I got to take my shuriken home after finishing it. But... customs threw my shuriken away. I'm so bummed.

I'm planning a trip to Kyoto, and after learning about the Kyoto Botanical Garden on TikTok, I decided to go with my daughter (23). We were both deeply moved. It was magical and so beautiful. The plants felt different from how they are during the day, which I thought was lovely.