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

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.

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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

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

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

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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.