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[Selections] Kyoto Local Sights
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kiyomizu-dera is a Hosso sect temp...
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkakuji Temple (Rokuonji Temple), located in Kita-ku, Kyoto City, was fou...
Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage Site
Hō-ō-dō" is a national treasure building located in Uji City, Nara Prefectu...
Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine, located in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, is said to have beg...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, known as the god of learnin...
Chion-in, the head temple of the Jodo sect
This temple was founded by Honen Shonin. Known as the founder of the Pure L...
Amanohashidate, one of the three most scenic spots in Japan
Amanohashidate is made up of white sand and about 6,700 pine trees, and its...
Ginkaku-ji Temple
Ginkakuji (Ginkakuji) (Jishoji), located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is a mo...
Uguisu-bari - Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle, built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603, was born as a flat castle to...
Ryoan-ji Temple, Famous for Its Karesansui Garden
In addition to the Hojo Garden, which is known as the "Ryoan-ji Rock Garden...
Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main shrine
The precincts of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine consider the entire Mt. About ...
Tenryu-ji Temple, Founded by Ashikaga Takauji
Tenryu-ji Temple, located in Saga-Arashiyama, Ukyo Ward, Kyoto City, is a Z...
Arashiyama and Togetsukyo Bridge
The great advantage of Togetsukyo Bridge and Katsura River is its overwhelm...
Sagano Bamboo Forest Road
Tens of thousands of Moso bamboo trees line both sides of the approximately...
Kamigamo Shrine, Famous for Aoi Festival
Kamigamo Shrine (Kamo Wakeikazuchi Shrine), located in Kita-ku, Kyoto City,...
Ichinenzaka and Ninenzaka
Ichinenzaka and Ninenzaka are part of the approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple ...
Kyoto City Zoo
Since its opening in 1903, Kyoto City Zoo has been loved by local residents...
Kifune Shrine, Popular among Women
Kifune Shrine, located in Kurama, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is the head shrin...
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (Shinshu Honbyo)
Higashi Honganji, located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, is officially calle...
Yasui Konpira Shrine
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine is not only known as the god of marriage, but it is ...
Kyoto Miyama thatched village Kitamura
Located deep in the mountains of Nantan City, Kyoto Prefecture, near the so...
To-ji Temple (Kyoo-gokoku-ji Temple)
Located in Minami-ku, Kyoto City, Toji Temple is a government temple built ...
Imamiya Shrine
Imamiya Shrine is a shrine that is visited by many people as it is said to ...
Suirokaku, an elegant red brick building
Suirokaku was built during the first phase of construction of Lake Biwa Can...
Nanzen-ji Temple
Nanzenji Temple was built in the early 13th century and played a central ro...
Tofuku-ji Temple
The great advantage of Tofukuji Temple is its grand scale and beautiful sce...
Kenninji Temple
Kennin-ji Temple was founded in 1202 for the purpose of propagating Zen Bud...
Kyoto Station designed by Hiroshi Hara
After renovation in 1997, the current Kyoto Station Building was designed b...
Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street
It is one of Kyoto's most representative shopping streets, with a total len...
Daitoku-ji Temple
Daitokuji, located in Murasakino, Kita-ku, Kyoto, is a Zen temple founded i...
Ninna-ji Temple
One of the greatest attractions of Ninna-ji Temple is the Omuro Sakura. The...
Daigo-ji Temple, with a National Treasure Five-Story Pagoda
The greatest attraction of Daigoji Temple is its vast grounds and the wealt...
Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Branch
This store is directly managed by Gion Tsujiri, a long-established tea shop...
Kamomioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine)
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the "Historic Monuments ...
National Treasure Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine
The main hall has a unique Hachiman-zukuri structure, with two buildings, t...
Menya Yuko
Menya Yuko's ramen is based on Kyoto's traditional soy sauce ramen, with th...
Eikando Zenrinji Temple
Eikando was founded in 853 by Shinjo, a disciple of Kukai. Initially, it wa...
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art has a large collection of modern and cont...
Maiko's Hanamikoji
Hanamikoji flourished as Gion's red light district during the Edo period, a...
Sannenzaka
The name Sanneizaka comes from the Koyasuto pagoda of Kiyomizu-dera Temple,...
Jishu Shrine, the God of Matchmaking
Jishu Shrine is especially famous for the gods of marriage and fulfillment ...
My Ramen Appareya
"Ore no Ramen Appareya" is a super popular restaurant that every Japanese r...
Popular with women! Nonomiya Shrine
The main deity enshrined at Nonomiya Shrine is Amaterasu Omikami. It also e...
Heian Jingu Shrine
Heian Jingu Shrine was built in 1895 to commemorate the 1100th anniversary ...
Kurama-dera Temple
Located in Kurama Honmachi, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kurama Temple is the he...
Rengeo-in Sanjusangendo
There are many precious statues, such as the wooden seated statue of Senju ...
Kyoto Tower
The observatory is located 100 meters above the ground and offers a 360-deg...
Fashionable shopping mall “Shinpukan”
The courtyard has many trees and plants, creating a stylish and calm atmosp...
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
The origin of Nishi Honganji dates back to the founding of the Jodo Shinshu...
Shisendo, a Serene World with the Sound of Shishi-Odoshi
Shisendo is a garden that represents the literati culture of the Edo period...
The Imperial Court - Kyoto Imperial Palace
Since 2008, the Kyoto Imperial Palace has been open to the public without p...
Overlooking Kyoto! Shogunzuka Seiryuden Grand Stage
There is a free parking lot at Higashiyama Summit Park at the top of the Hi...
Chishakuin
During the Muromachi period, the temple expanded under the patronage of Tak...
Kyoto National Museum
There are many national treasures and important cultural properties.
Ryoma Sakamoto's Kyoto Sacred Mountain Gokoku Shrine
The precincts are famous for the gravestones of Ryoma Sakamoto, Shintaro Na...
Uji Matcha Gion Tsujiri Gion Main Store
Founded in 1860, we boast a history of over 160 years. Uji Matcha is a m...
A Japanese sweets shop that always has a line! Demachi Futaba
Demachi Futaba's signature product is Mamemochi. It is made with sticky ric...
The only waterfall in Kyoto - Kanabiki Falls
Kanebiki Falls is a famous three-tiered waterfall set against the backdrop ...
Mikane Shrine
Mikane Shrine is said to have been built at the end of the Heian period. Or...
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
The grounds are dotted with open sets that reproduce the world of period dr...
Ujigami Shrine
It is also part of the World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient K...
Tendai sect, Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto
Sanzen-in Temple is a tourist spot that represents Kyoto, with a garden whe...
Jojakko-ji Temple, a Famous Autumn Foliage Spot
Jojakkoji Temple is a hidden gem that sits quietly at the foot of Mt. Ogura...
The Honnoji Temple, where Oda Nobunaga was assassinated
The biggest advantage of Honnoji Temple is that it is the site of the Honno...
Kyoto Cultural Museum
The permanent exhibition introduces the flow of Kyoto's history and culture...
Amanohashidate View Land
The entrance fee is included in the round-trip lift/monorail fare. The lif...
Myoshin-ji Temple, Japan's Largest Zen Temple
The grounds are large, and there are more than 10 buildings designated as i...
Sagano Scenic Railway, also known as Sagano Torokko Train
The train runs on a 7.3km track along the Hozu River. The beautiful scenery...
Saiho-ji Temple, also known as Kokedera (Moss Temple)
The greatest attraction of Saihoji Temple is its garden, covered in a carpe...
Katsura Imperial Villa, a Masterpiece of Japanese Gardens
The original gardens and buildings from the early Edo period have been pres...
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
The greatest advantage of Shugakuin Imperial Villa is its unparalleled magn...
Yatsuhashi, Kyoto's specialty Japanese sweets
Famous shops include Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten, Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi, ...
Tanba Province Ichinomiya Izumo Grand Shrine
The main shrine is designated as a national demand cultural property.
Tango Province Ichinomiya Motoise Kono Shrine
It is also said to be the hometown of Ise Jingu. Fuchu Station of the Am...
Kodaiji Temple
Kodaiji Temple is a temple that retains the architectural style of the Momo...
Kyoto International Manga Museum
You can view approximately 50,000 manga books, mainly manga books. In addit...
Zuiganzan Enkoji Temple
Enkoji Temple is known as a Zen temple as well as the temple where the Fush...
Samurai Ninja Experience Museum
This museum has many actual weapons and ninja tools on display. Through the...
Nishiyama Yoshimine Temple
The precincts are located halfway up a mountain at an altitude of approxima...
Kyoto bracken rice cake famous restaurant Rakushaan
The owner is particular about the ingredients and manufacturing method of w...
Yasaka Koshindo, a colorful ball
Yasaka Koshindo is said to have been built at the end of the Heian period. ...
Cafe Madragu
Madrag's menu has a wide range of options, from light snacks such as sandwi...
Kyoto Okazaki Tsutaya Bookstore
Located in the Okazaki area of Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Okazaki Tsut...
Joruriji Temple
The layout of the temple buildings at Joruriji Temple is characterized by a...
Toshoan is popular for both Japanese and Western sweets
There is also a cafe space in the store.
Guardian deity of women - Ichihime Shrine
Ichihime Shrine is a historic shrine founded in 795 after the capital was m...
A famous cherry blossom spot! Hirano Shrine
Hirano Shrine has a variety of cherry blossoms, including not only Somei Yo...
Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
Approximately 120 wild, fed Japanese macaques live freely throughout the fa...
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto
A large number of works have been designated as important cultural properti...
Garden Museum Hiei
A feature of Garden Museum Hiei is the outdoor exhibition that reproduces f...
The rabbit love is cute - Okazaki Shrine
Okazaki Shrine in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, is a historic shrine founded as a...
Bakumatsu Meiji Restoration Museum
The history of Japan from the end of the Tokugawa shogunate to the Meiji Re...
Honke Daiichi Asahi Takabashi Main Store
The ramen at Honke Daiichi Asahi Takabashi main store is characterized by t...
Tendai Sect Shoren-in Monzeki
It is one of the three monzeki temples of Enryakuji Temple on Mt. Hiei, the...
Manshu-in
The great advantage of Manshuin Monzeki is its tranquil atmosphere and high...
Jakko-in Temple, Standing in a Mountain Village
Located in Ohara, Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, Jakkoin is a Tendai sect nunnery ...
Takaoyama Jingoji Temple
Jingoji is a temple founded by Wake Kiyomaro in the early Heian period. Aft...
Kyoto Railway Museum
In the outdoor exhibition area, you can see actual vehicles such as steam l...
Kyoto Aquarium
In addition to the dolphin show, there are fur seals, seals, penguins, and ...
Bamboo temple Jizo-in
Jizo-in Temple was founded in 1367 during the period of the Northern and So...
Goro Sky Tower
Goro Sky Tower is an observation tower with a height of 50 meters, and from...
Honen-in Temple
Honen is known as the founder of the Jodo sect of Buddhism and spread the t...
Oda Nobunaga's Kenkun Shrine
At that time, Nobunaga was worshiped as a ``great hero who unified the coun...
Yoshida Shrine
Yoshida Shrine was founded in 859 as the guardian deity of Heiankyo. The th...
Nenbutsu-ji Temple in Adashino, with 8,000 Stone Statues
It was built by Kukai in 811, and later became Nenbutsu-ji Temple when Hone...
Kimono Forest at Arashiyama Station
This is a work that expresses Kyo Yuzen, a traditional Japanese craft, as a...
Fushimi Momoyama Castle, a Historical Castle in Kyoto
The advantage of Fushimi Momoyama Castle is that you can easily enjoy its b...
Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Sports Park
In addition to the track and field stadium and baseball field, there are pl...
Myotokusan Kegonji Temple (Suzushiji Temple)
The grounds of Kegonji Temple are spacious and many bell insects are kept t...
Maizuru Hikiage Memorial Museum
Maizuru was the largest port to receive repatriates from Manchuria and Sibe...