Kyoto Path 2 is the best shot. The colors contrast is nice and the path and trees make the composition very dynamic. I just might desaturate the red thing on the left, it pulls the eye away from the focal point. That one and the first Kyoto path would go well together as prints.
As for editing, I would mainly use Recovery/Fill Light sliders to tone down the direct sunlight spots, and bring out some detail and texture in the dark areas. Maybe add a bit of contrast, but not much.