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

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

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

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

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

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

A facility introducing Kyoto’s traditional crafts

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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

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

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

Women of all ages patronize this shop

The museum’s shop is a must-see, too

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

Articles from Ryoma Sakamoto and the Shinsengumi are on display

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

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

Famous for a painted fusuma from Tohaku Hasegawa