[Kyoto Driving Course] Enjoy visiting temples and shrines in a summer resort!

It is one of Japan's leading terminal stations and serves as the gateway to sightseeing in Kyoto.
There are many rental car stores within walking distance of Kyoto Station. They all have a wide range of rental cars, from compact rental cars with a capacity of around 4 people to rental cars for group trips with a capacity of 8 people. There are also plans that allow you to return the car to a station other than Kyoto Station.

It is the head shrine of the 450 Kifune shrines across the country.
The entire temple grounds are filled with clear air.
There is a legend that over 1,000 years ago, when Izumi Shikibu visited here and prayed for reconciliation with her estranged husband, her prayers were answered, and the shrine is also known as the god of matchmaking.

Located near Kurama Station, this is a long-established Japanese confectionery shop that makes its sweets using traditional methods.
The specialty, Ushiwakamochi, is a simple-tasting rice cake made from powdered chestnuts hand-picked in Ashiu, pounded into a rice cake and stuffed with sweet bean paste.

Amidaji Temple is located deep in the mountains of Kochidani.
The fresh greenery is refreshing in summer, and the blazing red leaves are beautiful in autumn. There is a small garden in front of the main hall, and the view from sitting on the tatami mats is also exceptional.

This is a village station that houses the "Shunsai Market," where fresh seasonal vegetables are lined up, the "Mochi no Yakata" that manufactures and sells freshly pounded mochi, and the "Hanamurasaki" restaurant where local mothers make their own dishes. The morning market, which opens at 6am every Sunday morning, is crowded with many people.

This is a long-established Kyoto pickle store that was founded 110 years ago.
You can see, taste and enjoy the traditional Shiba-zuke pickles, which are made by lactic acid fermentation of shiso grown in the restaurant's own farm behind the restaurant.