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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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.

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

The representative garden of the Meiji period in Higashiyama

Famous for its cherry blossoms and being one of Kyoto’s three Kumano Shrines

Women of all ages patronize this shop

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you