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

Enjoyable for all ages, offering everything from food, general goods, and fashion

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.

Handmade artisanal canvas bags that are study and built to last

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 resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

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

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

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

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

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

Search for your favorite aroma

There is a wide selection of popular home appliances. A store with a passport reader. All items are duty free.

Discover Western Japan's only Snow Peak Apparel flagship store, right here in historic Kyoto.

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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

A shopping spot with all the top brands

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.

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama