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

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

Search for your favorite aroma

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

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

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.

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Women of all ages patronize this shop