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

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.

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

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

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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!

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.

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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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.