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

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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.

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.

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

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

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa