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

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

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

Discover Western Japan's only Snow Peak Apparel flagship store, right here in historic Kyoto.

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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.

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

Enjoy performances from maiko up close

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

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

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

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

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

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

Walk along the train tracks as cherry blossoms fall around you

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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