Shogunzuka Mound

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A wonderful temple with an amazing view of Kyoto. A local gem, so not too many tourists as yet. However with their deck can probably fit quite a lot. The temple itself is quite spacious. There is also some beautiful gardens and greenery to enjoy especially when it is hot.

For the ticket cost of 600yen, plus whatever method of travel you use to get there, you receive a stunning, city-wide view of Kyoto, its parks and mountains, shrines, and even the not so distant city of Osaka. Well worth the trip for the view alone, but the Shogunzaka Mound also features a small temple and a lovely garden to meander through. Pro tip: while the initial platform view is breathtaking, allowing you to see Kyoto Imperial Palace, the Botanical Garden, and more, there is also a raised platform that is up a set of red stairs, down the path a bit. This raised view allows you to see Kyoto Tower, the south side of the river, and the skyscrapers of Osaka in the hazy distance.

Great views and a very nice 25 minute hike up the mountain. The temple and park are very peaceful. Higher up with better views than kiyomizu dera temple and we had the place basically to ourselves.

My husband and I stumbled upon this temple by chance after climbing the mountain from the temple below. We love it here so much that we come every time we visit Kyoto. In spring it has cherry blossoms, and in autumn it has japanese maples changing colour. I highly recommend visiting, and absolutely worth paying the entrance fee.

Excellent view of Kyoto from their viewing areas. I didn’t see the mounds, I don’t think they were in a public area.