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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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.

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

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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

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

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

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.

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.