Guidebook for Higashiyama-ku Kyoto-shi
Sightseeing
Shirakawa Ipponbashi is a bridge about 60cm wide, which is on Shirakawa River. You can enjoy a gentle stroll in kyoto.
一本橋（行者橋）
Inarichō Kitagumi Higashiyama WardShirakawa Ipponbashi is a bridge about 60cm wide, which is on Shirakawa River. You can enjoy a gentle stroll in kyoto.
Yasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Shrine (八坂神社, Yasaka Jinja), also known as Gion Shrine, is one of the most famous shrines in Kyoto. Founded over 1350 years ago.
The most popular area of Gion is Hanami-koji Street from Shijo Avenue to Kenninji Temple. A nice (and expensive) place to dine, the street and its side alleys are lined with preserved machiya houses many of which now function as restaurants, serving Kyoto style kaiseki ryori (Japanese haute cuisine) and other types of local and international meals.
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Hanamikoji Street
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardThe most popular area of Gion is Hanami-koji Street from Shijo Avenue to Kenninji Temple. A nice (and expensive) place to dine, the street and its side alleys are lined with preserved machiya houses many of which now function as restaurants, serving Kyoto style kaiseki ryori (Japanese haute cuisine) and other types of local and international meals.
Food Scene
Kagizen Yoshifusa is a traditional Japanese sweets store which has been inherited since the kyoho period (1716~1736).You can enjoy kuzukiri(Starch noodles) and matcha green tea.
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Kagizen Yoshifusa Head Shop
264 Gionmachi KitagawaKagizen Yoshifusa is a traditional Japanese sweets store which has been inherited since the kyoho period (1716~1736).You can enjoy kuzukiri(Starch noodles) and matcha green tea.
Tenka Ippin is one of the most famous Ramen shop in Japan. Extremely thick, strong chicken base soup.
61 locals recommend
Tenkaippin
Matsubarachō Higashiyama WardTenka Ippin is one of the most famous Ramen shop in Japan. Extremely thick, strong chicken base soup.
Parks & Nature
Maruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, when the cherry trees are in full bloom, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom viewing parties (hanami).
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park (円山公園, Maruyama Kōen) is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, when the cherry trees are in full bloom, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom viewing parties (hanami).
The Takase River (高瀬川 Takase-gawa?) is a very beautiful canal in the center of Kyoto. It rises from Nijō-Kiyamachi, going along Kiyamachi Street, and meets the Uji River at Fushimi port. The canal crosses with the Kamo River on the way.
TAKASEGAWA
The Takase River (高瀬川 Takase-gawa?) is a very beautiful canal in the center of Kyoto. It rises from Nijō-Kiyamachi, going along Kiyamachi Street, and meets the Uji River at Fushimi port. The canal crosses with the Kamo River on the way.
Entertainment & Activities
Kembu, literally meaning 'sword dance' is one of Japanese traditional performing arts that shows the samurai's culture and the spirituality with a Katana sword and a folding fan.
Samurai Kembu Theater, a dojo (training gym) of Kembu, offers both Kembu show and lesson programs for Kyoto visitors. You can learn about, and practice, some aspects of the etiquette of samurai classes with a chance to try on a traditional costume as well as a show performed by Kembu Masters. Here is your chance to step into the shoes of samurai and experience the cultural heritage of Japan!
29 locals recommend
Samurai Kembu Theater
35-7 SanchōmeKembu, literally meaning 'sword dance' is one of Japanese traditional performing arts that shows the samurai's culture and the spirituality with a Katana sword and a folding fan.
Samurai Kembu Theater, a dojo (training gym) of Kembu, offers both Kembu show and lesson programs for Kyoto visitors. You can learn about, and practice, some aspects of the etiquette of samurai classes with a chance to try on a traditional costume as well as a show performed by Kembu Masters. Here is your chance to step into the shoes of samurai and experience the cultural heritage of Japan!
Essentials
Fresco Petit Higashiyama Sanjo
584 ShinnochōFamilyMart Tsukamoto-Gion-Higashiyama
584 ShinnochōDrinks & Nightlife
Pontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options from inexpensive yakitori to traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine, foreign cuisine and highly exclusive establishments that require the right connections and a fat wallet.
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho (先斗町, Pontochō) is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options from inexpensive yakitori to traditional and modern Kyoto cuisine, foreign cuisine and highly exclusive establishments that require the right connections and a fat wallet.
Getting Around
Higashiyama Station
98-1 大井手町Sanjo Station
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardKawaramachi Station
Otabichō Shimogyo Ward