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

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

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.

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

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

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

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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.

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 museum’s shop is a must-see, too

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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

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

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Handmade artisanal canvas bags that are study and built to last