Guidebook for Chūō-ku
Sightseeing
The Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan first hand.
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Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiThe Tsukiji Outer Market, known as the Jogai Shijo, is Japan's "Food Town," where one can encounter all of Japan's traditional foods. A mixture of wholesale and retail shops along with numerous restaurants line the streets, and new culinary trends are born here. Take a walk around and experience the taste of Japan first hand.
Kyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto.
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardKyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto.
Ryoanji is famous for Zen rock garden laid out at the end of the 15 the century during the Muromachi Period.
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Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōRyoanji is famous for Zen rock garden laid out at the end of the 15 the century during the Muromachi Period.
Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
Arashiyama take a punt on the river, explore bamboo groves, take in the lush and mountainous scenery and/or the monkey park and have a poke around in the shops.
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Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardArashiyama take a punt on the river, explore bamboo groves, take in the lush and mountainous scenery and/or the monkey park and have a poke around in the shops.
A must-see on any itinerary, kids might enjoy running in the Torii gate ‘tunnels’ and ‘discovering’ woodland walks at Kyoto’s stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōA must-see on any itinerary, kids might enjoy running in the Torii gate ‘tunnels’ and ‘discovering’ woodland walks at Kyoto’s stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine.
This way is the best famous and natural beauty way in Kyoto! You'll walk to the riverside all the while. There are a lot of temples and shrines.You can arrive at the Ginkaku Temple finally.
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Philosopher's Walk
This way is the best famous and natural beauty way in Kyoto! You'll walk to the riverside all the while. There are a lot of temples and shrines.You can arrive at the Ginkaku Temple finally.
It's famous to be able to have a meal on the river during summer at Kifune. The scenery of the river and the forest seen from a store is a superb view really.It takes about 40 minutes from Kyoto st.
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Hiragino-Kibune-jinja Shrine
61 Kamigamo NishigotōchōIt's famous to be able to have a meal on the river during summer at Kifune. The scenery of the river and the forest seen from a store is a superb view really.It takes about 40 minutes from Kyoto st.
Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
常葉町 下京区Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
The temple surrounded by uniquely beautiful moss plants is known for its silent presence.
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Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōThe temple surrounded by uniquely beautiful moss plants is known for its silent presence.
Magnificently beautiful golden temple that manifests Gokuraku Jodo,the land of perfects bliss.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōMagnificently beautiful golden temple that manifests Gokuraku Jodo,the land of perfects bliss.
AS a guardian god of the town of Gion,the shrine has been marking its long history with people living in Kyoto.
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaAS a guardian god of the town of Gion,the shrine has been marking its long history with people living in Kyoto.
Kyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
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Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōKyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
This shrine, also named "Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja", is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
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Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaThis shrine, also named "Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja", is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
This temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple. The "Phoenix Hall" , more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
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Byodoin
UjiThis temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple. The "Phoenix Hall" , more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
The 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life.
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Toji
KujōchōThe 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life.
Jisho-ji Temple is better known as Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), a temple belonging to the Buddhist Shokoku School of the Rinzai Zen sect.
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
GinkakujichōJisho-ji Temple is better known as Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), a temple belonging to the Buddhist Shokoku School of the Rinzai Zen sect.
Daigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the "Temple of Flowers". In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo.
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Daigo-ji Temple
22 DaigohigashiōjichōDaigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the "Temple of Flowers". In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo.
Ujigami-jinja Shrine is a remnant of the distant past, the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
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Ujigami Shrine
宇治Ujigami-jinja Shrine is a remnant of the distant past, the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
Daikaku-ji Temple is a temple of treasures. Steeped in history, this former Imperial villa has been a center of cultural, religious and political developments of great significance.
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大覚寺 Daikakuji Temple
Sagaosawacho-4 Ukyo WardDaikaku-ji Temple is a temple of treasures. Steeped in history, this former Imperial villa has been a center of cultural, religious and political developments of great significance.
Gio-ji Temple is a quiet temple surrounded by trees and a luxuriant moss garden
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Gio-ji Temple
32 Sagatoriimoto KozakachōGio-ji Temple is a quiet temple surrounded by trees and a luxuriant moss garden
Koryu-ji Temple, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto.
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Koryuji
Koryu-ji Temple, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto.
Ninna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-story pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens, raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence.
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiNinna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-story pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens, raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence.
Taizo-in Temple is a small Zen temple located on the spacious grounds of Myoshin-ji Temple.
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Taizo-in
花園妙心寺町-35 右京区Taizo-in Temple is a small Zen temple located on the spacious grounds of Myoshin-ji Temple.
Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai School. 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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Tenryuji Temple
嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町-68 右京区Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai School. 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.
The Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630.
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Sentō Imperial Palace
Kyōtogyoen-2 Kamigyo WardThe Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park.
Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple is designed to impress. The finest example of Momoyama-period(1573-1603) architecture in Kyoto, the temple features large buildings, elaborate gates with gold trim.
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Nishihongwan-ji Temple
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple is designed to impress. The finest example of Momoyama-period(1573-1603) architecture in Kyoto, the temple features large buildings, elaborate gates with gold trim.
Jingo-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Shingon School, was founded in 781. Visitors to the temple can throw clay kawarake discs into the valley that lies below in order to dispel bad karma.
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Takaosan Jingoji Temple
5 Umegahata TakaochōJingo-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Shingon School, was founded in 781. Visitors to the temple can throw clay kawarake discs into the valley that lies below in order to dispel bad karma.
Jakko-in Temple is a convent with a long history. Located north of Kyoto near the village of Ohara, the temple is secluded and the grounds are very quiet.
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Jakko-in Temple
大原草生町-676 左京区Jakko-in Temple is a convent with a long history. Located north of Kyoto near the village of Ohara, the temple is secluded and the grounds are very quiet.
Kozan-ji Temple stands in a mountain forest. Towering cedar trees line the path to the temple and admit shafts of sunlight to the moss-covered ground.
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Kosanji Temple
Ukyo WardKozan-ji Temple stands in a mountain forest. Towering cedar trees line the path to the temple and admit shafts of sunlight to the moss-covered ground.
Manpuku-ji Temple was built in 1654 by a Chinese monk revered by the shogun and head priests of the time.
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Manpuku-ji
三番割-34 五ケ庄Manpuku-ji Temple was built in 1654 by a Chinese monk revered by the shogun and head priests of the time.
Founded in 701, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshipped since the Muromachi Period
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Matsunoo-Taisha Shrine
嵐山宮町-3 西京区Founded in 701, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshipped since the Muromachi Period
Sanzen-in Temple is the main attraction in Ohara, a lovely village just north of Kyoto known for its pickled cucumbers and its proud maintenance of tradition.
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Sanzen-in Temple
540 ŌhararaikōinchōSanzen-in Temple is the main attraction in Ohara, a lovely village just north of Kyoto known for its pickled cucumbers and its proud maintenance of tradition.
Chion-in Temple is a large and very popular temple. Its massive front gate, the largest of its kind in Japan,
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Chion-in
400 RinkachōChion-in Temple is a large and very popular temple. Its massive front gate, the largest of its kind in Japan,
Eikan-do Temple is the main temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan-Zenrinji school. It began as a training temple of Esoteric Buddhism of Shingon sect in 853.
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Eikando Zenrinji Temple
48 EikandōchōEikan-do Temple is the main temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan-Zenrinji school. It began as a training temple of Esoteric Buddhism of Shingon sect in 853.
Kodai-ji Temple is especially famous for some of the historical personages and artifacts associated with it; but it is a beautiful temple and deserves to be visited in its own right.
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Kōdaiji Temple
526 ShimokawarachōKodai-ji Temple is especially famous for some of the historical personages and artifacts associated with it; but it is a beautiful temple and deserves to be visited in its own right.
Standing in the foothills of the eastern hills, Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most important temples.
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Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Standing in the foothills of the eastern hills, Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most important temples.
The temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 125-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
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Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariThe temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 125-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
Shoren-in Temple is a delightful and quiet temple that exudes a palpable feeling of tranquility.
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Shōren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōShoren-in Temple is a delightful and quiet temple that exudes a palpable feeling of tranquility.
Rakushisha, the "Hut of Fallen Persimmons," is a famous landmark in the world of haiku poetry.
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Rakushisha
20 Sagaogurayama HinomyōjinchōRakushisha, the "Hut of Fallen Persimmons," is a famous landmark in the world of haiku poetry.
Yoshiminedera is a temple of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism located in Kyoto's western mountains. Similar to Kiyomizudera on the opposite side of town
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Yoshimine-dera Temple Shakado
1372 Ōharano OshiochōYoshiminedera is a temple of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism located in Kyoto's western mountains. Similar to Kiyomizudera on the opposite side of town
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political
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Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano Tenmangu Shrine is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political
Myoshinji is a large temple complex in northwestern Kyoto which includes about 50 subtemples in addition to its main buildings.
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Myoshinji
Kogaazumacho Fushimi WardMyoshinji is a large temple complex in northwestern Kyoto which includes about 50 subtemples in addition to its main buildings.
One of the most famous downtown areas in Japan with more than 700 stores. Most shops are open from evening to midnight.
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Souemoncho
One of the most famous downtown areas in Japan with more than 700 stores. Most shops are open from evening to midnight.
Established in 991 and has the principal image of Buddha named Enmei Jizo Bosatsu. This temple is known as a place where Shinsengumi was founded.
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Mibudera Nursery
31 MibunaginomiyachōEstablished in 991 and has the principal image of Buddha named Enmei Jizo Bosatsu. This temple is known as a place where Shinsengumi was founded.
A well known shrine for its power of evil-fate cutting and good-match making.
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Yasui-Konpiragu
下弁天町-70 東山区A well known shrine for its power of evil-fate cutting and good-match making.
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Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardWell known for its Uji tea, and opened its doors in 1860.
As a result of a famous story of true love, the shrine has gained popularity with young lovers and couples.
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Tsuyu Tenjinsha (Ohatsu Tenjin)
2-chōme-5-4 SonezakiAs a result of a famous story of true love, the shrine has gained popularity with young lovers and couples.
Most famous geisha district in Kyoto, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
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Gion
Higashiyama WardMost famous geisha district in Kyoto, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
The head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.
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臨済宗大本山東福寺
15-chōme-778 HonmachiThe head temple of the Tofukuji School of the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. It was built in 1236 on the instructions of Kujo Michiie, the great statesman of the Kamakura period.
Constructed by the order of the Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-seventeenth century. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
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Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardConstructed by the order of the Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-seventeenth century. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
Constructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno,Katsura Imperial Villa features what is said to be the most beautiful Japanese garden.
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Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsuramisono Nishikyo WardConstructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno,Katsura Imperial Villa features what is said to be the most beautiful Japanese garden.
The Seimei Shrine was founded on the 4th year of the Kankō era (1007) by Emperor Ichijō, who ordered the shrine built in memory of Abe no Seimei, after his death in 1005.
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Seimei-Jinja Shrine
Seimeichō Kamigyo WardThe Seimei Shrine was founded on the 4th year of the Kankō era (1007) by Emperor Ichijō, who ordered the shrine built in memory of Abe no Seimei, after his death in 1005.
Just downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto's loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka–Sannen-zaka area.
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Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kiyomizu-2 Chome-221 Higashiyama WardJust downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto's loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka–Sannen-zaka area.
One such delightful oddity is Kegon-ji, or more famously known as Suzumushi-dera, the “Cricket Temple.”
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華厳寺（鈴虫寺）
31 MatsumurojikechōOne such delightful oddity is Kegon-ji, or more famously known as Suzumushi-dera, the “Cricket Temple.”
Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.
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Imamiya Shrine
紫野今宮町-21 北区Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.
One of the sub-temples of Sennryu-ji Temple, which gives visitors chances to enjoy matcha green tea, viewing the garden.
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Unryu-in Temple
36 Sennyūji YamanouchichōOne of the sub-temples of Sennryu-ji Temple, which gives visitors chances to enjoy matcha green tea, viewing the garden.
A Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded during the early Heian period.
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Enryakuji
SakamotohonmachiA Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded during the early Heian period.
Very famouse temple which is located in Asakusa.The Kaminarimon (雷門) is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists.
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Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaVery famouse temple which is located in Asakusa.The Kaminarimon (雷門) is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists.
This area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
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Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThis area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
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Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThis is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
Tsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
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Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
Shinsekai is one of the most popular spot in Osaka. There are so many restaurant of Osaka, can provide famous food in Osaka, such as "Kusikatsu" "Takoyaki" and so on.
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Shinsekai
Ebisuhigashi-8-2 Chome Naniwa WardShinsekai is one of the most popular spot in Osaka. There are so many restaurant of Osaka, can provide famous food in Osaka, such as "Kusikatsu" "Takoyaki" and so on.
Douton-boli is also famous spot in Japan. You can say that you enjoyed Osaka when you come Douton-boli , famous for various Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and bustle.
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Dotonbori
Dotonbori-9-1 Chome Chuo WardDouton-boli is also famous spot in Japan. You can say that you enjoyed Osaka when you come Douton-boli , famous for various Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki and bustle.
An Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
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Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaAn Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
Nipponbashi is called "Akihabara in Osaka" because there are so many electrical store and "OTAKU" shops here. If you want to understand Japanese modern culture, visit here plz!
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Nipponbashi
Nipponbashi Naniwa WardNipponbashi is called "Akihabara in Osaka" because there are so many electrical store and "OTAKU" shops here. If you want to understand Japanese modern culture, visit here plz!
"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
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スポタカ心斎橋BIGSTEP本店
1-chōme-6-14 Nishishinsaibashi"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
Known as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
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Sojiji
1-chōme-6-1 SōjijiKnown as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
A commercial avenue stretching north and south for about 580 meters from the south of Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori.
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Shinsaibashi-suji Shopping Street
2-chōme-2-22 ShinsaibashisujiA commercial avenue stretching north and south for about 580 meters from the south of Nagahori-dori to Soemoncho-dori.
A glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
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Kuromon market
1-chōme-16-12 UenoA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
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2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
This garden, occupying the east side of Nakanoshima Park, is so spacious and tranquil that visitors can easily forget that it's located right in the city-center.
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Nakanoshima Garden Bridge
Nakanoshima-1-chōme-3 Kita WardThis garden, occupying the east side of Nakanoshima Park, is so spacious and tranquil that visitors can easily forget that it's located right in the city-center.
Abe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
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Abe Oji Shrine
9-4 Abeno MotomachiAbe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
Located in a part of Yuhigaoka, Isshinji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu school originating from a hermitage built by St.
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Isshinji
Miyakojimahondori-3 Chome-26 Miyakojima WardLocated in a part of Yuhigaoka, Isshinji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu school originating from a hermitage built by St.
Everyone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
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Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardEveryone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
Parks & Nature
The Edo Period pond was a tidal pond that depended on the intake of seawater from Edo Bay. It had two duck hunting sites within the grounds. The garden is a typical example of the famous gardens of the Edo Period.
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Hama Rikyu Gardens
1-1 HamarikyūteienThe Edo Period pond was a tidal pond that depended on the intake of seawater from Edo Bay. It had two duck hunting sites within the grounds. The garden is a typical example of the famous gardens of the Edo Period.
Kyu-Shiba-rikyu Gardens
1-chōme-4-1 KaiganHibiyakoen
Maruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.
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Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.
Very popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
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Arashiyama Park Nakanoshima Area
Saganakanoshimachō Ukyo WardVery popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
A mountain to the north-west of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.
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Mount Kurama
A mountain to the north-west of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.
The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists. In summer, restaurants open balconies looking out to the river.
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Kamo River
The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists. In summer, restaurants open balconies looking out to the river.
Located next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōLocated next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
Essentials
FamilyMart
1-chōme-12-14 Komagatadrugstore. Pharmaceutical products,daily necessities, drink, food.
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Drug Papas
1-chōme-8-2 Torigoedrugstore. Pharmaceutical products,daily necessities, drink, food.
Arts & Culture
Minami-za is the performance meeting place of "kabuki" which is a Japanese traditional entertainment.If you're interested in old culture , I'll recommend to see famous "kabuki" worldwide once.
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Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōMinami-za is the performance meeting place of "kabuki" which is a Japanese traditional entertainment.If you're interested in old culture , I'll recommend to see famous "kabuki" worldwide once.
The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is located in Okazaki Park where many other cultural facilities are centered. The building has a bronze roof and a unique western style of imperial architecture.
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Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
124 Okazaki EnshōjichōThe Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is located in Okazaki Park where many other cultural facilities are centered. The building has a bronze roof and a unique western style of imperial architecture.
This is the Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It offers a stunning array of materials with everything from 19th-century Japanese magazines and books to popular contemporary works from Japan
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōThis is the Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It offers a stunning array of materials with everything from 19th-century Japanese magazines and books to popular contemporary works from Japan
Far from the crowded cities, the Miho Museum is nestled among the verdant Shigaraki Mountains.
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MIHO MUSEUM
桃谷-300 Shigarakicho TashiroFar from the crowded cities, the Miho Museum is nestled among the verdant Shigaraki Mountains.
The Costume Museum first opened its doors in 1974. Since then the museum has exhibited life-size dolls dressed in the varied and beautiful garments
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Costume Museum
Hanayachō Shimogyo WardThe Costume Museum first opened its doors in 1974. Since then the museum has exhibited life-size dolls dressed in the varied and beautiful garments
"Namba Grand Kagetsu" is the theater of Japanese comedian. If you want to understand the culture of Osaka, this will be great chance to do it.
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Nanba Grand Kagetsu
11-6 Nanbasennichimae"Namba Grand Kagetsu" is the theater of Japanese comedian. If you want to understand the culture of Osaka, this will be great chance to do it.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
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Osaka Shochikuza
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras
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Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 NanbaMuseum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras
A comprehensive facility for handmade arts and crafts, located in Hirano-ku, Osaka. Workshops are available in various areas, including glasswork, pottery, dyeing, weaving, woodwork, and gold-work.
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Craft Park
1-chōme-8-44 Nagayoshi RokutanA comprehensive facility for handmade arts and crafts, located in Hirano-ku, Osaka. Workshops are available in various areas, including glasswork, pottery, dyeing, weaving, woodwork, and gold-work.
Food Scene
Sushizanmai honjin
4-chōme-4-3 TsukijiTamayura
2-chōme-12-11 TsukijiYou can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying the famous Kamo River that flows through Kyoto from this store.
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Starbucks
113 NakajimachōYou can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying the famous Kamo River that flows through Kyoto from this store.
One of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
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Starbucks Coffee Yamashina Station-mae
5 AnshunakakōjichōOne of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
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Ramen restaurants in Tennoji, Abeno.
SUSHI DELI 阪急梅田店
A sushi shop at station yard of Hankyu Umeda Station.
Kurazushi is famous of fun place for cheap sushi.
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Kurazushi is famous of fun place for cheap sushi.
Shopping
Bussan Museum and Tourism Information. Some sightseeing product bureaus of each way prefecture switch it to an antenna shop and open a store. For this reason, you can buy a national special product in Tokyo.
Tokyo Kotsu Kaikan
2-chōme-10-1 YūrakuchōBussan Museum and Tourism Information. Some sightseeing product bureaus of each way prefecture switch it to an antenna shop and open a store. For this reason, you can buy a national special product in Tokyo.
Wako
4-chōme-5-11 GinzaMITSUKOSHI Ginza store
4-chōme-6-16 GinzaBic Camera
1-chōme-11-1 YūrakuchōMarket with a vibrant atmosphere about 130 stores stand side by side.Trying out different kinds of food is enjoyable.
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardMarket with a vibrant atmosphere about 130 stores stand side by side.Trying out different kinds of food is enjoyable.
Hanshin Drugstore Namba Walk Shop in Abiko (Osaka).
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Hanshin Drug store Minamichika
Nanba-2-chōme-3 Chuo WardHanshin Drugstore Namba Walk Shop in Abiko (Osaka).
Roppongi Hills is one of the most popular buildings in Tokyo. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, shopping places, movie theatre and museum.
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Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiRoppongi Hills is one of the most popular buildings in Tokyo. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, shopping places, movie theatre and museum.
Has the largest bookstore in Kyoto, fashion related stores and a restaurant corner.
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Kyoto Avanti
31 Higashikujō NishisannōchōHas the largest bookstore in Kyoto, fashion related stores and a restaurant corner.
Osaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
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Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaOsaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
Namba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on.
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Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaNamba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
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Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
At 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
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Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaAt 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
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Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
At Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
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The Kitahama
1-chōme-7-7 KōraibashiAt Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
This shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
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Universal City Walk Osaka station
Shimaya-6-chōme-2 Konohana WardThis shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
Entertainment & Activities
Edomaekisen
2-chōme-6-3 ShinkibaJapan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
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Kyoto City Zoo
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo WardJapan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
Kids will love the fur seals, penguins, dolphins and other marine life at this new Kyoto attraction (2012). You’ll find it in Umekoji Park.
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Kyoto Aquarium
35-1 KankijichōKids will love the fur seals, penguins, dolphins and other marine life at this new Kyoto attraction (2012). You’ll find it in Umekoji Park.
Opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
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Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOpened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
Come experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
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Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaCome experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
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Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
A world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.
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Maruzen Intec Osaka Pool
3-chōme-1-20 TanakaA world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.