10 Sights & Landmarks in Kizugawa That You Shouldn't Miss

November 9, 2021 Misti Hsu

Kizugawa is a city located in southern Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. It is the southernmost city in the prefecture and it is named after the Kizu River, a tributary of the Yodo River, which runs through the city.
Restaurants in Kizugawa

1. Joruri Temple

40 Ofudaba Kamochonishi, Kizugawa 619-1135 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-76-2390 http://0774.or.jp/temple/jyoruriji.html
Excellent
60%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 121 reviews

Joruri Temple

Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China

There is a bus no.112 going to this temple from JR Nara, only spending half hour, quite convenient. Suggest to buy one day bus pass, only ¥500 each. Moreover, the wooden pass is cute. The temple is very lovely and a good place to see red maples. A little island in the pool in front of the temple, forms a beautiful scenery. Besides, inside the temple, there is a famous fairy with floral headband, only one to public in October and November, or other special days. So it’s the perfect time to go next week to see the fairy and red maples altogether.

2. Gansenji

43 Kaminomon Iwafune Kamocho, Kizugawa 619-1133 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-76-3390 http://0774.or.jp/temple/gansenji.html
Excellent
41%
Good
49%
Satisfactory
7%
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3%
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4.5 based on 73 reviews

Gansenji

Reviewed By Tracypun - Hong Kong, China

If you visit Joruriji temple, must go to this temple as well, just 7 minutes bus ride. Spare more time to travel around the village to see the Buddhas crafted on caves, it’s a walking route. But I don’t have time, only visit the temple only, small but many beautiful scenery I can enjoy, you dan choose driving and taking bus but only one bus every hour.

3. kaijyusenji Temple

20 kaijyusen, Reihei, Kamocho, Kizugawa 619-1106 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-76-2256 http://www.kaijyusenji.jp/
Excellent
39%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
11%
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 36 reviews

kaijyusenji Temple

Reviewed By petertaylor57 - Auckland Central, New Zealand

We got off the train at Kamo and hiked through the small town, then up through countryside, over a river, past farms and along a winding mountain road until we finally arrived about one and a half hours later. There are probably quicker ways like taxi or maybe bus, but the experience of rural Japan was well worth it. (Maybe next time we'll try hiking down though instead of up). We did the trip in Autumn and the leaves were spectacular. Anyway, beautiful old temple with an ancient pagoda. What set it apart were the treasures and statues on view, some over a thousand years old!. It must have been a kind of open day as access was granted to everywhere. Not sure if the temple itself is worth the visit but the experience of hiking through the countryside on a sunny day, past traditional homes and small farms was definitely one not to be missed.

4. Jindoji Temple

112 Yamashirocho Jindoji Fusedani, Kizugawa 619-0203 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-86-2161 http://0774.or.jp/temple/jindoji.html
Excellent
25%
Good
75%
Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Jindoji Temple

5. Fudomyoo Magaibutsu

Kamocho Higashishoshimoideguchi, Kizugawa Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
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75%
Satisfactory
25%
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Fudomyoo Magaibutsu

6. Remians of Kunikyu Palace

Kamocho Reihei Nakagiri, Kizugawa Kyoto Prefecture http://0774.or.jp/spot/kunikyo.html
Excellent
31%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
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4.0 based on 13 reviews

Remians of Kunikyu Palace

7. Kanimanji Temple

36, YamashIrocho Kabatahama, Kizugawa Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-86-2577 http://0774.or.jp/temple/kanimanji.html
Excellent
55%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
27%
Poor
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4.0 based on 22 reviews

Kanimanji Temple

8. Wakidenomiya Shrine -Waki Jinja

69-1 Yamashirocho Hirao Satoyashiki, Kizugawa 619-0202 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-86-2639 http://0774.or.jp/temple/wakidenomiya.html
Excellent
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Good
75%
Satisfactory
25%
Poor
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Wakidenomiya Shrine -Waki Jinja

9. Saifukuji Temple

3 Yamashirocho Kamikoma Ushitoracho, Kizugawa 619-0204 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-86-3878 http://0774.or.jp/temple/saifukuji.html
Excellent
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Saifukuji Temple

10. Genkoji Temple

9 Kamocho Kita Yamanoue, Kizugawa 619-1113 Kyoto Prefecture +81 774-76-2256 http://0774.or.jp/temple/genkouji.html
Excellent
33%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
50%
Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 6 reviews

Genkoji Temple

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