Tōfuku-ji

東福寺

A large temple complex with many small and beautiful gardens nearby. Hordes of Japanese tourists visit during the fall months, when the leaves show a dazzling array of colors, but it's not as well known to foreigners. A pleasant side path through the woods connects it to the Fushimi Inari grounds. Provides beginner Zen meditation sessions on Sunday mornings.

• outdoors

Address

15-778 Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku

Hours

Daily 09:00-16:00 (varies, see website)

Price

Admission to grounds free; garden ¥400

Website

tofukuji.jp (opens in a new tab)