Mount Hiei rises on the border of Kyoto and Shiga Prefecture and is home to Enryaku-ji, the head temple of the Tendai school. Enryaku-ji is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the mountain can be reached by cable car and scenic driveway.
Mount Nyoigatake is a peak in the Higashiyama range east of Kyoto. It is part of the ridge connected to Daimonji-yama, where the giant character for 'great' is lit during the summer Okuribi bonfire ceremony.
Mount Otowa is a mountain in the area around the border of Kyoto and Shiga. It is a peak with hiking trails.
Mount Ōiwa is a peak rising in the Fushimi area of Kyoto. Part of the hills to the southeast of the city, it offers views over the urban area from its surroundings.
Mount Kinugasa rises in the Kita Ward area of northwestern Kyoto. Famous temples such as Kinkaku-ji and Ryōan-ji sit at its foot, and the mountain has long been known for its scenery.
Mount Daimonji is a mountain on the eastern side of Kyoto. It is known as the mountain where the giant character '大' is lit during the summer Okuribi (Gozan no Okuribi) ceremony.
Mount Amidagamine is a peak in the Higashiyama area of Kyoto. Its summit is known as the site of Toyotomi Hideyoshi's mausoleum, giving it deep historical significance.