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

A shopping spot with all the top brands

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

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.

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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

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

Here resides the god who watches over Kyoto's kitchens

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

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