Some things you shouldn't miss are the scrolls, garden and the squeaking floor used to detect intruders. Nearby is the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Nijo Castle is designated a World Heritage. Originally, this temple was the mountain retreat of Yoshimitsu Ashikaga, warlord of the 15th century Muromachi feudal government. After his demise, it became a Zen temple and was renamed Rokuonji.
Many visitors come throughout the year.
Kinkakuji is designated a World Heritage. Ressha is a train ride along the old Sanin Line that used to hug the mountains on its way through Hozu Gorge. It covers the some 7.3 km of track between Saga station and Kameoka station. The train is a classic with a restored red diesel engine, lamps, seats and all. The return trip from Kameoka station is a 2 hour boat ride down the Hozu river, which gets you to Togetsukyo Bridge 16 km away.