Cycling Kyoto Kitayama to Shugakuin Villa

自転車で北山から修学院へ

This week's cycling route takes you to one of the most beautiful areas in Kyoto.

Kitayama is a swank area in north Kyoto.

Kitayama is home to great shops, the city's flashy orchestra hall, and the Kyoto Botanical Gardens.

Nearby are Entsuji Temple, founded in 1678 C.E. by Emperor Reigen, and Myomanji Temple, founded in 1389. Both have wonderful views and grounds.

The final stop is Shugakuin Imperial Villa, pictured above, a villa built in the 17th century. To enter you must get permission first from the Imperial Household Agency before you go to the villa. Do not be late; you will not be admitted.

It is breathtaking.

Ride, Shugakuin, ride.

Information

Entsuji Temple
389 Hataeda-cho, Iwakura, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
075 781 1875

Entrance Fee: 500 yen

Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Yabusoe, Shugakuin, Sakyo-ku Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
075 211 1215

Entrance Fee: Free but a reservation is required. Please contact: Imperial Household Agency


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