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

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

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

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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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

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

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

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

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

The main street of Gion features a machiya-style townscape on a cobblestone street

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

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

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.

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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