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

Women of all ages patronize this shop

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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.

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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

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

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

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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

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.

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

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

Having many children themselves, rabbits symbolize safe child-rearing here