Iwashimizu Hachimangū is a large shrine complex on top of Mt. Otokoyama in Yawata City that allows visitors to experience nature and Shinto removed from the crowds that can be encountered in Kyoto proper.

A temple famous for its garden offerings, Mimuroto-ji is a nature lover’s delight in the south-eastern city of Uji with a 1,200 year history.

Omikuji fortune slips have found their newest incarnation in "okimono omikuji", fortunes placed in adorable ceramic and wooden figurines. Check out some of Kyoto's cutest foxes, birds, rabbits, and more!