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

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

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.

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Built in 1933, this large museum is the second old municipal art museum in Japan. The collection extends to about 3,300 pieces centered on Kyoto artists from the modern to contemporary period. The museum holds art exhibitions such as Nitten (the largest competition art exhibition in Japan) as well as events organized by fine art associations.