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

A zoo raising approximately 130 different species of animals. Encountering small animals is fun!

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.

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.

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

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

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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

For centuries, Nishiki Market has been known and loved as Kyoto's kitchen.

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

An ancient temple known as an exemplary viewing spot for autumn leaves since the Heian period.

From crafts, paintings, and more: this museum has many famous works on display

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

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.

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

The head temple of the Jodo sect, founded at the place where Honen Shonin passed away. The magnificent monastery was built under the wing of the Tokugawa family.