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

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

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

Women of all ages patronize this shop

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Handmade artisanal canvas bags that are study and built to last

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

Search for your favorite aroma

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa

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

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