Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

Michael
Guidebook for Kyōto-shi

Sightseeing

(Admission fee: 500 yen) Ginkakuji is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). A beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden can be seen in its ground. Source: japan-guide
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō
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(Admission fee: 500 yen) Ginkakuji is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). A beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden can be seen in its ground. Source: japan-guide
Kibune is a small town in a forested valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto City, which developed around Kibune Shrine. Source: japan-guide
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Kifune Shrine
180 Kuramakibunechō
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Kibune is a small town in a forested valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto City, which developed around Kibune Shrine. Source: japan-guide
Kurama is a rural town in the northern mountains of Kyoto City. Kurama is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring. Source: japan-guide
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Kurama-dera
1074 Kuramahonmachi
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Kurama is a rural town in the northern mountains of Kyoto City. Kurama is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring. Source: japan-guide
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Source: japan-guide
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Philosopher's Walk
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The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees. Source: japan-guide
(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen) Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185). Source: japan-guide
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward
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(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen) Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185). Source: japan-guide
(Admission free. Reservation with passport info required) The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868. Source: japan-guide
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen
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(Admission free. Reservation with passport info required) The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868. Source: japan-guide
(Admission fee: 500 yen) Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794. Source: japan-guide
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区
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(Admission fee: 500 yen) Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794. Source: japan-guide
(Admission free for central temple grounds. 300-500 yen separate fees apply for subareas) Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of one of the schools within the Rinzai sect. Source: japan-guide
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Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区
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(Admission free for central temple grounds. 300-500 yen separate fees apply for subareas) Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of one of the schools within the Rinzai sect. Source: japan-guide
(Admission fee: 600 yen) Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Source: japan-guide
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō
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(Admission fee: 600 yen) Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867). Source: japan-guide

Everything Else

Daimonji-yama is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. It offers an extreme good view of the city. Source: Michael on openkyoto
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Daimonjiyama
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Daimonji-yama is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. It offers an extreme good view of the city. Source: Michael on openkyoto

Shopping

Nearest convenience store.
Lawson Kitashirakawa-Kubota
64-23 Kitashirakawa Kubotachō
Nearest convenience store.
A supermarket nearby
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Daikokuya Shirakawa
20 Kitashirakawa Kubotachō
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A supermarket nearby
Supermarket nearby.
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Merci Marugin (Marugin Department)
47 Jōdoji Higashidachō
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Supermarket nearby.