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

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.

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

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

Don't miss seeing the resting place for Shinsengumi members, Mibu-zuka

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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.

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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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

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.

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.