Guidebook for 京都市
Sightseeing
Kitano Tenmangū (北野天満宮) is a Shinto shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine was first built in 947 to appease the angry spirit of bureaucrat, scholar and poet Sugawara no Michizane, who had been exiled as a result of political maneuvers of his enemies in the Fujiwara clan.
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Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo Ward Kitano Tenmangū (北野天満宮) is a Shinto shrine in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine was first built in 947 to appease the angry spirit of bureaucrat, scholar and poet Sugawara no Michizane, who had been exiled as a result of political maneuvers of his enemies in the Fujiwara clan.
Seimei Shrine (晴明神社 Seimei-jinja) is a Shinto shrine that is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the onmyōji, Abe no Seimei.
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Seimei-Jinja Shrine
Seimeichō Kamigyo Ward Seimei Shrine (晴明神社 Seimei-jinja) is a Shinto shrine that is located in Kyoto, Japan. It is dedicated to the onmyōji, Abe no Seimei.
Nishiki-Tenmangu Shrine
537 Nakanochō 'Nishiki-Tenmangu'
Shōkoku-ji (相国寺), formally identified as Mannen-zan Shōkoku Shōten Zenji (萬年山相國承天禅寺), is a Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Shōkoku-ji was founded in the middle Muromachi period.
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Daihonzan Shōkokuji Temple
701 Sōkokuji Monzenchō Shōkoku-ji (相国寺), formally identified as Mannen-zan Shōkoku Shōten Zenji (萬年山相國承天禅寺), is a Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu. Shōkoku-ji was founded in the middle Muromachi period.
The Rokkaku-dō (六角堂 Rokkaku-dō), official name Chōhō-ji (頂法寺 Chōhō-ji), is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. Rokkaku-dō is believed to have been established in the early Heian period.
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Rokkakudo
248 Dōnomaechō The Rokkaku-dō (六角堂 Rokkaku-dō), official name Chōhō-ji (頂法寺 Chōhō-ji), is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan, said to have been established by Prince Shōtoku. Rokkaku-dō is believed to have been established in the early Heian period.
Shiramine Shrine (白峯神宮 Shiramine jingū) is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Junnin and Emperor Sutoku. Annually in mid–September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku. Shiramine is also home to the deity Seidai Myojin who is popularly known as the god of sports, and especially soccer.
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Shiramina Jinguu Shrine
261 Asukaichō Shiramine Shrine (白峯神宮 Shiramine jingū) is dedicated to the veneration of the kami of Emperor Junnin and Emperor Sutoku. Annually in mid–September two Noh performances are held at the Shiramine Shrine in memory of Emperor Sutoku. Shiramine is also home to the deity Seidai Myojin who is popularly known as the god of sports, and especially soccer.
Goou Jinja Shinto Shrine
385 Ōkakuenchō 'Go-ou shrine'
Nijō Castle (二条城 Nijō-jō) is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō Nijō Castle (二条城 Nijō-jō) is a flatland castle in Kyoto, Japan. The castle consists of two concentric rings (Kuruwa) of fortifications, the Ninomaru Palace, the ruins of the Honmaru Palace, various support buildings and several gardens. It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所 Kyoto-gosho) is the former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan. The Emperors have since resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace after the Meiji Restoration in 1869, and the preservation of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was ordered in 1877.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen The Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所 Kyoto-gosho) is the former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan. The Emperors have since resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace after the Meiji Restoration in 1869, and the preservation of the Kyoto Imperial Palace was ordered in 1877.
Daihōon-ji (大報恩寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon-shū Chizan-ha Buddhism. Its main hall (本堂, hondō) or Senbon Shakadō (千本釈迦堂) is a National Treasure of Japan.
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Daihoon-ji Temple Hondo
Mizomaecho Kamigyo Ward Daihōon-ji (大報恩寺) is a Buddhist temple in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It is affiliated with Shingon-shū Chizan-ha Buddhism. Its main hall (本堂, hondō) or Senbon Shakadō (千本釈迦堂) is a National Treasure of Japan.
"Sento Imperial Palace(仙洞御所)" is a very solemn garden and makes you feel calm.
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Sentō Imperial Palace
Kyōtogyoen-2 Kamigyo Ward"Sento Imperial Palace(仙洞御所)" is a very solemn garden and makes you feel calm.
"Fushimi Inari(伏見稲荷大社)" Shrine is a popular spot for foreign tourists.The scenery that countless torii lined is magnificent.
546 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sanshuden
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō"Fushimi Inari(伏見稲荷大社)" Shrine is a popular spot for foreign tourists.The scenery that countless torii lined is magnificent.
"Heian Jingu Shrine(平安神宮)" is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. It is a sightseeing spot to visit once in Kyoto.
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward"Heian Jingu Shrine(平安神宮)" is a famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto. It is a sightseeing spot to visit once in Kyoto.
" Kiyomizudera(清水寺)" is one of the greatest temples in Japan, from which you can see the beautiful cityscape of Kyoto.
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Kiyomizu-dera
" Kiyomizudera(清水寺)" is one of the greatest temples in Japan, from which you can see the beautiful cityscape of Kyoto.
" Kinkakuji(金閣寺)" is one of the most famous temples in Japan, its surroundings are covered with gilt and it is very luxurious.
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Kinkaku-ji
Kinkakujichō" Kinkakuji(金閣寺)" is one of the most famous temples in Japan, its surroundings are covered with gilt and it is very luxurious.
"Nanzenji(南禅寺)" is one of the most prestigious temples in Japan and it is also popular for foreign guests.
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区 "Nanzenji(南禅寺)" is one of the most prestigious temples in Japan and it is also popular for foreign guests.
"Toji(東寺)" is a famous Japanese temple and was built nearly 1,200 years ago.
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Toji
Kujōchō"Toji(東寺)" is a famous Japanese temple and was built nearly 1,200 years ago.
"Higashiyama Jishoji(東山慈照寺)" is also called "Ginkauji'(銀閣寺)". It is one of the most famous temples in Japan.
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō "Higashiyama Jishoji(東山慈照寺)" is also called "Ginkauji'(銀閣寺)". It is one of the most famous temples in Japan.
Food Scene
Offering pasta and Japanese sweets such as Warabimochi. We have a shop that sells oil blotting paper etc. 075-221-4503 open 10:00~21:00
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Yojiya Cafe Sanjo
三条通麩屋町-東北角 中京区 Offering pasta and Japanese sweets such as Warabimochi. We have a shop that sells oil blotting paper etc. 075-221-4503 open 10:00~21:00
'Tawaraya Yoshitomi' It is Japanese sweets shop. 'Unryu(sweets) is very famous. 075-432-2211 open 8:00~17:00
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Tawaraya Yoshitomi Honten
285-1 Muromachikashirachō 'Tawaraya Yoshitomi' It is Japanese sweets shop. 'Unryu(sweets) is very famous. 075-432-2211 open 8:00~17:00
'Honda miso shop' It is Miso shop. 0120-544-130 open 10:00~18:00
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Honda Miso Honten
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo Ward 'Honda miso shop' It is Miso shop. 0120-544-130 open 10:00~18:00
'Toraya-karyo' This Shops's shepherd(Youkan) is very famous, and known by many people. 075-441-3113 open 10:00~18:00(L.O 17:30)
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Toraya Karyo Ichijo
400 Hirohashidonochō 'Toraya-karyo' This Shops's shepherd(Youkan) is very famous, and known by many people. 075-441-3113 open 10:00~18:00(L.O 17:30)
'Chogoro-mochi honpo' This shop is Japanese sweets. Chogoro-mochi is elegant rice cake(mochi) wrapped in thin rice cake(mochi) skin. 075-461-1074
open 8:00~18:00
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Chogoro-mochi Honpo
一条通七本松西入-430 Takigahanachō'Chogoro-mochi honpo' This shop is Japanese sweets. Chogoro-mochi is elegant rice cake(mochi) wrapped in thin rice cake(mochi) skin. 075-461-1074
open 8:00~18:00
'Demachi Futaba' It is very famous Japanese sweets shop. Mame-mochi is loved by many people. 075-231-1658 open 8:30~17:30
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Demachi Futaba
236 Seiryūchō 'Demachi Futaba' It is very famous Japanese sweets shop. Mame-mochi is loved by many people. 075-231-1658 open 8:30~17:30
'Awamochi Dokoro SAWAYA' Founding of the Edo period. It is a shop of Awamochi. 075-461-4517 open 9:00~17:00 (subject to selling out)
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Awamochidokoro Sawaya
838-7 Kamiyagawachō'Awamochi Dokoro SAWAYA' Founding of the Edo period. It is a shop of Awamochi. 075-461-4517 open 9:00~17:00 (subject to selling out)
'Tsuruya Yoshinobu' Japanese sweets shop in Kyoto. It is a long-established store founded in 1803. 075-441-0105 open 9:30~17:30
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Tsuruya Yoshinobu Kyoto Main Store
340-1 Nishifunahashichō 'Tsuruya Yoshinobu' Japanese sweets shop in Kyoto. It is a long-established store founded in 1803. 075-441-0105 open 9:30~17:30
'Toyouke chaya' It is possible to eat calmly the homemade Kyoto cuisine including the boiled tofu and the yuba. 075-462-3662 open 10:00~18:30
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Toyouke Chaya
Kamiyagawachō Kamigyo Ward'Toyouke chaya' It is possible to eat calmly the homemade Kyoto cuisine including the boiled tofu and the yuba. 075-462-3662 open 10:00~18:30
'Cafe Rhinebeck' A cozy cafe where you can enjoy fluffy pancakes baking after you order. You can also taste the cakes and scones of "Matsunosuke". 075-451-1208 open 8:00~18:00
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Rhinebeck
692 Ishiyakushichō'Cafe Rhinebeck' A cozy cafe where you can enjoy fluffy pancakes baking after you order. You can also taste the cakes and scones of "Matsunosuke". 075-451-1208 open 8:00~18:00
'Oimatsu' This is Japanese sweets shop. It is loved by many people who love Japanese sweets. 075-463-3050 open 8:30~18:00
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Oimatsu Kitano
675-2 Shakenagayachō'Oimatsu' This is Japanese sweets shop. It is loved by many people who love Japanese sweets. 075-463-3050 open 8:30~18:00
Cuisine of "Hayashi" is, elegant taste of vegetables and soup flavor stand out. It is delicious your cuisine made with ingredients and techniques in line with the tradition. 075-213-4409 open 11:00〜14:00,17:00~22:00
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Oryori Hayashi
Kajiichō Kamigyo Ward Cuisine of "Hayashi" is, elegant taste of vegetables and soup flavor stand out. It is delicious your cuisine made with ingredients and techniques in line with the tradition. 075-213-4409 open 11:00〜14:00,17:00~22:00
Entertainment & Activities
'Kyoto International Manga Museum' open 10:00~18:00
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Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 Kinbukichō 'Kyoto International Manga Museum' open 10:00~18:00
Shopping
Nishijin-ori (西陣織, Nishijin fabric) is a traditional textile produced in the Nishijin (西陣) district of Kamigyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan. Nishijin weaving originated in Heian-kyōto, Japan, over 1200 years ago.
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Nishijin Textile Center
414 Tatemonzenchō Nishijin-ori (西陣織, Nishijin fabric) is a traditional textile produced in the Nishijin (西陣) district of Kamigyō-ku in Kyoto, Japan. Nishijin weaving originated in Heian-kyōto, Japan, over 1200 years ago.
Everything Else
Katsufumi
676-2 Shakenagayachō 'Katsufumi' You can wear Kimono like Maiko and Geiko.
Parks & Nature
Umekoji Park
56-3 Kankijichō 'Umekoji Park'
Maruyama Park (円山公園 Maruyama kōen) is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year (April).
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Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama Ward Maruyama Park (円山公園 Maruyama kōen) is a park in Kyoto, Japan. It is noted as the main center for cherry blossom viewing in Kyoto, and can get extremely crowded at that time of year (April).
Okazaki Park
Okazaki Saishōjichō Sakyo Ward 'Okazaki Park'
Essentials
FamilyMart Nakatachiuri-Chiekoin
445 Tamonchō'Family Mart' open 24hr
Lawson Senbon-Ichijo
682-1 Kitaisedonokamaechō'Lawson' open 24hr
7-Eleven Kyoto-Senbon-Nakadachiuri
玉屋町-37 上京区'Seven-Eleven' open 24hr