Kyoto - Kitayama & Greater Kyoto (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
For great day trips, head to the quaint villages of Kurama, Kibune and Ōhara. Or visit Uji, famous for tea and temples; Katsura, noted for its imperial villa; and Hiei-zan, for the mountain temple of Enryaku-ji.
Coverage includes: Neighbourhood Top Five, Explore: Kitayama Area & Greater Kyoto, Local Life, Getting There & Away, Sights, Ōhara, Kurama & Kibune, Southeast Kyoto, Fushimi, Uji, Southwest Kyoto and Takao Area.