Kansai International Airport 2 hr 24
Mount Bunagatake (14 min)
Gentle trails through forest & grasslands lead to a summit offering mountain & lake views. Kifune Shrine (55 min)
Intimate Shinto shrine with a verdant mountainside setting, reached by a lantern-lined path. Mount Kurama (51 min)
Known as the birthplace of reiki, this mountain features a hiking trail with temples & shrines. Hanase Pass (42 min)
Mountain, autumn leaf color, nature, and mountaineering Kurama-dera Temple (53 min)
Historic Buddhist temple set on a mountainside, with access via a cable car or up hundreds of steps. Hira Mountains (20 min)
Cluster of peaks popular for hiking & climbing, with summit views of Lake Biwa & fall leaf colors. Sanzen-in Temple (37 min)
Venerable Buddhist temple founded in 784 CE & a garden known for summer hydrangeas & autumn leaves. Hiroya (55 min) Jakko-in Temple (41 min)
Quaint, tucked-away Buddhist temple nestled in a peaceful garden with an intimate vibe. Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato (1 hr 16)
Historic hamlet surrounded by mountains, known for its houses with traditional thatched roofs. Kurama Hot Spring (52 min)
Low-key rooms in a relaxed hotel offering open-air hot spring bathing & inclusive meals. Mt. Horai (57 min)
Summit with views of Lake Biwa, a cafe & a ropeway, popular for hiking, birdwatching & climbing. Shirahige Shrine (52 min) Miyamasou (28 min)
Traditional rooms in an informal inn set in a former temple building that has river views. Hosen-in Temple (37 min)
Built in 1012, this Buddhist temple features a blood-stained ceiling, a garden & light refreshments. | 
