Best around Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple Spot List

We would be truly happy if you could feel even a little of what it’s like to spend time with puppies and the joy they bring.

A store with popular character goods and Japanese miscellaneous goods perfect for souvenirs, located in Kyoto's Shijo Kawaramachi.

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available.

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available.

We are a specialty store for Japanese knives. Our multilingual staff will guide you politely. Trial cutting is available. We also offer a sake tasting experience.

We offer carefully selected used high brand-name bags, watches and jewelry.

We are waiting for you with a variety of products, including the unique experience of making your own original sachet.

A Japanese crepe specialty store using Kakegawa matcha

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Women of all ages patronize this shop

Founded in 1895 for the 1,100th anniversary of the relocation of the capital city to the Heian-kyo, the shrine reproduces the Imperial Palace of the Heian-kyo. It enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei.

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

The head shrine of all Gion satellite shrines throughout Japan. Local residents call the shrine ”Gion-san.”

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

The shrine to the north of the main hall of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, whose spirit is worshipped as a deity of marriage. A pair of guardian stones in the grounds known as ”Koi uranai-no-Ishi” dates back to the Jomon period.

A temple founded in Higashiyama by Hideyoshi Toyotomi's wife, Nene, to mourn his passing and pray for his soul. The nighttime illuminations in spring, summer and fall are beautiful to see.

One of Kyoto's most renowned temples, located on the side of Mt. Otowa in the Higishiyama Range. It has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.