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

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Famous for its tea room, ”Hasso-no-seki”

Here at Shoren-in Temple, Emperor Kanmu prayed for peace for the capital and buried a shogun statue inside its burial mound

The head temple of the Rinzai sect, known as the highest-ranked Zen temple in Japan.

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

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.

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.

Twin Dragons created during the Heisei period watch over Kyoto’s oldest Zen temple

A shrine to visit for breaking bad habits or starting good ones

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

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.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

A stone paved street where shops of long standing are lined up, full of Kyoto atmosphere

Maiko hurry back and forth at night amongst establishments fit for heads of state

The object of worship here is Amida Nyorai and the statue of Prince Shotoku in the main hall is an important cultural property

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms