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

Teaware masterpieces collected by a businessman

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

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

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

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

Enjoy Japan's outstanding weeping cherry blossoms

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.

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

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.

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.”

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

Where the successful Hideyoshi Toyotomi worshipped the three-faced Daikokuten

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

Women of all ages patronize this shop

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

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

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

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.

A shopping spot with all the top brands