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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Also, Kiyomizu-dera has night visits during certain periods in spring, summ...
Kinkaku-ji Temple
It was founded in 1397 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the third shogun of the Muro...
Byodo-in Temple, a World Heritage Site
Hō-ō-dō" is a national treasure building located in Uji City, Nara Prefectu...
Yasaka Shrine
It is also known as "Gion-san" and is famous for the Gion Festival in July....
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 beautiful appearance has been loved by many people since ancient times. Th...
Ginkaku-ji Temple
It was founded in 1490 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the eighth shogun of the Muro...
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
This shrine is dedicated to Michizane Sugawara, known as the god of learnin...
Arashiyama and Togetsukyo Bridge
There are many temples and tourist attractions in one place. Especially du...
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle was built by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1603 (Keicho 8) as a castle to ...
Sagano Bamboo Forest Road
Tens of thousands of Moso bamboo trees line both sides of the approximately...
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...
Tenryu-ji Temple, Founded by Ashikaga Takauji
As a Zen temple, there is a formality that boasts the first place of Kyoto ...
Yasui Konpira Shrine
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine is not only known as the god of marriage, but it is ...
Imamiya Shrine
Imamiya Shrine is a shrine that is visited by many people as it is said to ...
Nanzen-ji Temple
Nanzenji Temple was built in the early 13th century and played a central ro...
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...
Ryoan-ji Temple, Famous for Its Karesansui Garden
In addition to the Hojo Garden, which is known as the "Ryoan-ji Rock Garden...
Ninna-ji Temple
It is also registered as a World Cultural Heritage of "Historic Monuments o...
Kyoto Imperial Palace
It is open to the public only twice a year (for a few days). (No application procedure required, free of charge) Currently, it is managed by the Impe...
Zuiganzan Enkoji Temple
Enkoji Temple is known as a Zen temple as well as the temple where the Fushimi version printing business was carried out. The Fushimi version is a boo...
National Treasure Iwashimizu Hachimangu Shrine
The main hall has a unique Hachiman-zukuri structure, with two buildings, t...
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 ...
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 ...
Menya Yuko
Menya Yuko's ramen is based on Kyoto's traditional soy sauce ramen, with th...
Daitoku-ji Temple
Toyotomi Hideyoshi performed Oda Nobunaga's funeral and created Soken-in as...
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...
Suirokaku, an elegant red brick building
Suirokaku was built during the first phase of construction of Lake Biwa Can...
Fashionable shopping mall “Shinpukan”
The courtyard has many trees and plants, creating a stylish and calm atmosp...
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...
Kyoto Nishiki Market Shopping Street
It is one of Kyoto's most representative shopping streets, with a total len...
Mikane Shrine
Mikane Shrine is said to have been built at the end of the Heian period. Or...
The Honnoji Temple, where Oda Nobunaga was assassinated
The temple was quite large at that time, but it was moved to its current lo...
Ujigami Shrine
It is also part of the World Heritage Site "Historic Monuments of Ancient K...
Jojakko-ji Temple, a Famous Autumn Foliage Spot
The Ogura Hyakunin Isshu was also made in this area at the foot of Mt. Ogur...
Fushimi Inari Taisha, the main shrine
The precincts of Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine consider the entire Mt. About ...
Amanohashidate View Land
The entrance fee is included in the round-trip lift/monorail fare. The lift is for one person. The monorail runs every 20 minutes. The park is 130 m...
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple (Shinshu Honbyo)
Higashi Honganji is a temple that inherits the teachings of Shinran Shonin,...
Kamigamo Shrine, Famous for Aoi Festival
The Aoi Festival is held on May 15th (the day of the rooster in the fourth ...
Shisendo, a Serene World with the Sound of Shishi-Odoshi
Shisendo is a garden that represents the literati culture of the Edo period and is designated as a special scenic spot of the country. The garden is a...
Myoshin-ji Temple, Japan's Largest Zen Temple
The grounds are large, and there are more than 10 buildings designated as i...
Saiho-ji Temple, also known as Kokedera (Moss Temple)
It is also registered as a World Heritage Site as "Historic Monuments of An...
Katsura Imperial Villa, a Masterpiece of Japanese Gardens
The original gardens and buildings from the early Edo period have been preserved, conveying the essence of the imperial court culture of that time to ...
Tofuku-ji Temple
Tofuku-ji Temple was founded by Michiie Kujo, the regent of the time, durin...
Daigo-ji Temple, with a National Treasure Five-Story Pagoda
It is also registered as a World Heritage Site as a cultural property of an...
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Currently managed by the Imperial Household Agency, advance reservations are required for tours.
Joruriji Temple
The garden and the three-storied pagoda are impressive scenery. Joruri-ji ...
Kamomioya Shrine (Shimogamo Shrine)
It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the "Historic Monuments ...
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...
Samurai Ninja Experience Museum
This museum has many actual weapons and ninja tools on display. Through the...
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
There is also an open terrace of a cafe, making it a recommended place to t...
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...
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
The grounds are dotted with open sets that reproduce the world of period dr...
Kyoto bracken rice cake famous restaurant Rakushaan
The owner is particular about the ingredients and manufacturing method of w...
Overlooking Kyoto! Shogunzuka Seiryuden Grand Stage
There is a free parking lot at Higashiyama Summit Park at the top of the Higashiyama Driveway (currently free). You can get a free view from Higash...
My Ramen Appareya
Open for lunch only.
Hirano Shrine
This is a historic shrine that is said to have been built around the time t...
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...
Kyoto Miyama thatched village Kitamura
Kitamura was originally a village that was formed from the end of the Edo period to the beginning of the Meiji period. In 1993, the northern district,...
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
The origin of Nishi Honganji dates back to the founding of the Jodo Shinshu...
Tendai sect, Sanzen-in Temple in Ohara, Kyoto
Sanzen-in Temple is a tourist spot that represents Kyoto, with a garden whe...
Kurama-dera Temple
Physical strength is required as there are many stairs. There is also a ca...
Jakko-in Temple, Standing in a Mountain Village
Although it is not flashy, it has a quiet appearance. It is also a famous ...
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...
Manshu-in
Many valuable historical relics remain, such as a dry landscape garden that...
Yatsuhashi, Kyoto's specialty Japanese sweets
Famous shops include Shogoin Yatsuhashi Sohonten, Honke Nishio Yatsuhashi, ...
Toshoan is popular for both Japanese and Western sweets
There is also a cafe space in the store.
Kyoto International Manga Museum
You can view approximately 50,000 manga books, mainly manga books. In addit...
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 locomotives and bullet trains up close. There are also hands-on corners such...
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...
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...
Kimono Forest at Arashiyama Station
This is a work that expresses Kyo Yuzen, a traditional Japanese craft, as a...
To-ji Temple (Kyoo-gokoku-ji Temple)
Many of the buildings were rebuilt in the Edo period. The five-storied pag...
Kifune Shrine, Popular among Women
The vermilion lanterns along the approach to the main shrine are an impress...
Sagano Scenic Railway, also known as Sagano Torokko Train
The train runs on a 7.3km track along the Hozu River. The beautiful scenery...
Fushimi Momoyama Castle, a Historical Castle in Kyoto
The castle was abandoned in 1619, and there are not many materials about it...
Kyoto Prefectural Yamashiro Sports Park
In addition to the track and field stadium and baseball field, there are plenty of facilities that families with children can enjoy, such as swimming ...
Myotokusan Kegonji Temple (Suzushiji Temple)
The grounds of Kegonji Temple are spacious and many bell insects are kept t...
Saryo Tsujiri Gion Main Branch
This store is directly managed by Gion Tsujiri, a long-established tea shop founded in 1860, and is located on Hanamikoji in Gion. The menu include...
Nishiyama Yoshimine Temple
The precincts are located halfway up a mountain at an altitude of approxima...
Goro Sky Tower
Goro Sky Tower is an observation tower with a height of 50 meters, and from the observation room at 325 meters above sea level, you can enjoy a 360-de...
Maizuru Hikiage Memorial Museum
Maizuru was the largest port to receive repatriates from Manchuria and Siberia after World War II, and about one million repatriates landed at Maizuru...
Kyoto Cultural Museum
The permanent exhibition introduces the flow of Kyoto's history and culture...
A Japanese sweets shop that always has a line! Demachi Futaba
Demachi Futaba's signature product is Mamemochi. It is made with sticky rice and Dainagon red beans from Hokkaido, and is made with carefully kneaded ...
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