Kiyomizu-dera, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera, is a famous Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto and is often featured in tourist information due to its unique wooden stage that juts out from the main temple building. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site. While there are some practical challenges for disabled visitors, the temple has Read more...

Kinkakuji, or the Golden Pavilion, is one of the top stops for anyone visiting Kyoto, and one of Japan’s most popular buildings. Originally a shogun’s estate, it is now a Buddhist temple and is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage site.  The site near the pavilion is wheelchair accessible, but much of the gardens are Read more...

Nanzenji Temple is a very beautiful temple complex which is home to many historically significant structures and gardens. However it is only partially wheelchair accessible. Background Information There’s a lot to see in the Nanzenji area situated in the eastern foothills of Kyoto’s Higashiyama Mountains. Several subtemples and gardens are open to visitors, but the main (semi-) accessible attraction here Read more...