Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Built over 1000 years ago, Kitano Tenmangu is a legendary Shinto shrine that continues to hold ancient ceremonies and performances as well as Kyoto’s largest flea market on the 25th of every month.
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Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardBuilt over 1000 years ago, Kitano Tenmangu is a legendary Shinto shrine that continues to hold ancient ceremonies and performances as well as Kyoto’s largest flea market on the 25th of every month.
Established in 794 by Emperor Kammu, Hirano Shrine is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing. There are around 400 cherry trees of 50 varieties within the shrine precincts.
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Santuario Hirano-jinja
平野宮本町-1 北区Established in 794 by Emperor Kammu, Hirano Shrine is a famous spot for cherry blossom viewing. There are around 400 cherry trees of 50 varieties within the shrine precincts.
Miyoshin-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple, continues today as a monastery, housing monks and pilgrims as it has for centuries. It offers Zen meditation and calligraphy classes and delicious Shojin ryori.
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Templo Myoshinji
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区Miyoshin-ji, a Zen Buddhist temple, continues today as a monastery, housing monks and pilgrims as it has for centuries. It offers Zen meditation and calligraphy classes and delicious Shojin ryori.
Kinkaku-ji Temple was built in 1397 as the retirement villa of Shogun Ashikaga. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple's top two floors are covered in gold leaf.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkaku-ji Temple was built in 1397 as the retirement villa of Shogun Ashikaga. Registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994, the temple's top two floors are covered in gold leaf.
Originally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450. It is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden.
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Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōOriginally an aristocrat's villa during the Heian Period, the site was converted into a Zen temple in 1450. It is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden.
Ninna-ji Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Completed in 888, it is one of the country's preeminent temples.
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiNinna-ji Temple was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. Completed in 888, it is one of the country's preeminent temples.
Daitoku-ji Temple is a legendary Zen Buddhist sanctuary and the well-spring of Zen painting and gardens. It is linked with Sen no Rikyu, the founder of wabi-cha style tea ceremony.
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Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōDaitoku-ji Temple is a legendary Zen Buddhist sanctuary and the well-spring of Zen painting and gardens. It is linked with Sen no Rikyu, the founder of wabi-cha style tea ceremony.
Daihoon-ji Temple was built in 12th century. Although it burned down in the 15th century, the original temple's remains make it one of the oldest buildings in Kyoto. Great for cherry blossom-viewing.
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Templo Daihoon-ji Hondo
Mizomaecho Kamigyo WardDaihoon-ji Temple was built in 12th century. Although it burned down in the 15th century, the original temple's remains make it one of the oldest buildings in Kyoto. Great for cherry blossom-viewing.
Arashiyama is one of the most famous sightseeing areas in Kyoto, located a few train stops from the Kamishichiken area.
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Arashiyama Station
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Arashiyama is one of the most famous sightseeing areas in Kyoto, located a few train stops from the Kamishichiken area.
Nijo-jo Castle was built in 1603 as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Edo Period (1603-1867), the era of the samurai, began and ended in this castle.
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Castillo de Nijo
541 NijōjōchōNijo-jo Castle was built in 1603 as the residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu. The Edo Period (1603-1867), the era of the samurai, began and ended in this castle.
Located on Imadegawa, the center is a modern-style building where demonstrations and exhibits are held. In addition to a kimono fashion show (6 times a day), workshops are also offered.
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Nishijin Textile Center
414 TatemonzenchōLocated on Imadegawa, the center is a modern-style building where demonstrations and exhibits are held. In addition to a kimono fashion show (6 times a day), workshops are also offered.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace was built in 1331 and the Emperor lived here until 1869. Almost all the present buildings of the Palace were reconstructed in 1855 after a fire that broke out in 1854.
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Palacio Imperial de Kioto
3 KyōtogyoenThe Kyoto Imperial Palace was built in 1331 and the Emperor lived here until 1869. Almost all the present buildings of the Palace were reconstructed in 1855 after a fire that broke out in 1854.
Kamishichiken is the oldest Geisha area in Kyoto, founded in the 15th century.
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Kamishichiken Kabukai
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardKamishichiken is the oldest Geisha area in Kyoto, founded in the 15th century.
Imamiya Shrine was originally founded during the Heian period in 994. This shrine is famous for the Yasurai Festival, one of Kyoto's three "wildest" festivals, held to ward off sickness.
21 Murasakino Imamiyachō
Imamiya Shrine was originally founded during the Heian period in 994. This shrine is famous for the Yasurai Festival, one of Kyoto's three "wildest" festivals, held to ward off sickness.
Pay the extra 200 yen to enter the conservatory and greenhouse, it's worth a look. Some really amazing orchids, bromeliads and ferns.
Shimogamo Hangicho
Pay the extra 200 yen to enter the conservatory and greenhouse, it's worth a look. Some really amazing orchids, bromeliads and ferns.
Daikaku-ji is one of Kyoto's oldest temples. It was originally the Imperial Villa of Emperor Saga. The temple was established on this site in the early Heian period, about 1,200 years ago.
Sagadaikakuji Monzen Rokudocho
Daikaku-ji is one of Kyoto's oldest temples. It was originally the Imperial Villa of Emperor Saga. The temple was established on this site in the early Heian period, about 1,200 years ago.
Koryu-ji, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto. Imperial Prince Shotoku Taishi donated a Buddhist statue of Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya) to the temple in the early 7th century.
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Koryu-ji, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto. Imperial Prince Shotoku Taishi donated a Buddhist statue of Miroku Bosatsu (Maitreya) to the temple in the early 7th century.
Founded in 701, Matsuo-taisha is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshiped since the Muromachi Period (1336 to 1573).
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Founded in 701, Matsuo-taisha is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshiped since the Muromachi Period (1336 to 1573).
Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. It was built in 1339 on the former site of Emperor Go-Daigo's villa after a priest dreamt of a dragon rising from the nearby river.
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Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. It was built in 1339 on the former site of Emperor Go-Daigo's villa after a priest dreamt of a dragon rising from the nearby river.
Shimogamo-jinja, also known as Kamomioya-jinja, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
59 Shimogamo Izumikawachō
Shimogamo-jinja, also known as Kamomioya-jinja, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
Kamigamo is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (794 to 1185).
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Kamigamo is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (794 to 1185).
Hirosawa-no-ike is a famous and very beautiful pond, constructed in the Heian era (794 to 1185) by the grandson of Emperor Uta as part of a temple garden.
Hirosawa-no-Ike Pound
Hirosawa-no-ike is a famous and very beautiful pond, constructed in the Heian era (794 to 1185) by the grandson of Emperor Uta as part of a temple garden.
Food Scene
Established nearly 100 years ago, Koubai-an's exquisite Kyoto cuisine is served in a traditional machiya setting, located in Kamishichiken.
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紅梅庵
Shakenagayachō Kamigyo WardEstablished nearly 100 years ago, Koubai-an's exquisite Kyoto cuisine is served in a traditional machiya setting, located in Kamishichiken.
Itosen offers authentic Cantonese cuisine in a traditional teahouse setting. It is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants, located in Kamishichiken.
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Itosen
Shinseichō Kamigyo WardItosen offers authentic Cantonese cuisine in a traditional teahouse setting. It is one of the most popular Chinese restaurants, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most famous traditional Japanese Tempura restaurants in Kyoto, near Kamishichiken.
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Tenki
89 JōzenjichōOne of the most famous traditional Japanese Tempura restaurants in Kyoto, near Kamishichiken.
Established more than 100 years ago, it is one of the city's oldest Kyoto-style cuisine (kaiseki) restaurants.
登里新
705 ShinseichōEstablished more than 100 years ago, it is one of the city's oldest Kyoto-style cuisine (kaiseki) restaurants.
One of the most popular Kyoto "kaiseki" (traditional multi-coursed Kyoto cuisine) restaurants, located in Kamishichiken.
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Bishamonchō Kamigyo WardOne of the most popular Kyoto "kaiseki" (traditional multi-coursed Kyoto cuisine) restaurants, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located near Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located near Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located near Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Tofu (soybean curd) restaurants in Kyoto, located near Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Japanese Soba and Udon noodle restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Japanese Soba and Udon noodle restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Japanese Soba and Udon noodle restaurants in Kyoto, near Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Japanese Soba and Udon noodle restaurants in Kyoto, near Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Ramen restaurant chains in Japan, located near Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Ramen restaurant chains in Japan, located near Kamishichiken.
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Higashiimakōjichō Kamigyo WardOne of the most popular Ramen restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most popular Takoyaki (octopus fritters) restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular Takoyaki (octopus fritters) restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
One of the most famous and popular Yakitori and Sushi restaurants in Kyoto.
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One of the most famous and popular Yakitori and Sushi restaurants in Kyoto.
One of the most popular French-style restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
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One of the most popular French-style restaurants in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
Everything Else
Funaoka Onsen is one of Kyoto's most famous Japanese-style public baths. Entry fee is minimal.
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Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōFunaoka Onsen is one of Kyoto's most famous Japanese-style public baths. Entry fee is minimal.
Kinkakuji-yu is a Japanese public bath with a sauna, hot and cold soaking tubs and even an electric bath. Entry fee is minimal.
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Kinkakuji-yu
34 Kinugasa KitatenjinmorichōKinkakuji-yu is a Japanese public bath with a sauna, hot and cold soaking tubs and even an electric bath. Entry fee is minimal.
Kitano Hakubaicho train station is convenient for Arashiyama.
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Kitanohakubaicho Station
Kitanoshimohakubaichō Kita WardKitano Hakubaicho train station is convenient for Arashiyama.
This train goes to Kyoto Station and Arashiyama and Kameoka stations in the west.
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Emmachi Station
42-1 西ノ京円町This train goes to Kyoto Station and Arashiyama and Kameoka stations in the west.
One of Kyoto's most popular Aikido training centers. People come from around Japan and the world to train with 6th dan aikido master, Yoko Okamoto.
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One of Kyoto's most popular Aikido training centers. People come from around Japan and the world to train with 6th dan aikido master, Yoko Okamoto.
Shopping
One of Kyoto's most famous traditional Japanese sweet (Wagashi) stores in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
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One of Kyoto's most famous traditional Japanese sweet (Wagashi) stores in Kyoto, located in Kamishichiken.
Arts & Culture
This is Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It serves as the venue for the collection, preservation and exhibition of manga and manga-related materials, with over 200,000 items on display.
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This is Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It serves as the venue for the collection, preservation and exhibition of manga and manga-related materials, with over 200,000 items on display.
This movie theme park features open sets for shooting samurai movies. Here you can learn about the history of Japanese film while enjoying other attractions like seeing samurai and ninja in action!
1 Uzumasa Higashihachiokachō
This movie theme park features open sets for shooting samurai movies. Here you can learn about the history of Japanese film while enjoying other attractions like seeing samurai and ninja in action!