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

Ninja Experience Cafe where you can enjoy ninja training in a ninja outfit!

Private Lesson: How about experiencing traditional Japanese calligraphy in Kyoto?

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

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.

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

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

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

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 facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

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

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

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

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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.

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama