Guidebook for Kyoto
Essentials
Fresco Sanjo
1-2 MibushujakuchōThis is 24 hours open super market
Sightseeing
It's Golden temple(world heritage).It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto
This temple was built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397.It is a luxurious composition because it is covered from gold foils.
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōIt's Golden temple(world heritage).It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto
This temple was built by Yoshimitsu Ashikaga in 1397.It is a luxurious composition because it is covered from gold foils.
Heian shrine is a Shinto shrine. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardHeian shrine is a Shinto shrine. The Shrine is ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines. It is listed as an important cultural property of Japan.
Sanjusangendo Hall
It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto
It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon.
549 locals recommend
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariSanjusangendo Hall
It's one of the most famous place in Kyoto
It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon.
Kiyomizu Temple(world heritage)
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the grand views afforded from its main hall.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu Temple(world heritage)
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the grand views afforded from its main hall.
Nijo Castle
Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle
Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho)
This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho)
This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo.
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas (jidaigeki films).You can see Ninja and Samurai.
448 locals recommend
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa HigashihachiokachōToei Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe the filming of period dramas (jidaigeki films).You can see Ninja and Samurai.
Maruyama Park is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom.
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park is a public park next to Yasaka Shrine in the Higashiyama District. In the first half of April, the park becomes Kyoto's most popular and most crowded spot for cherry blossom.
Fushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFushimi Inari Shrine is an important Shinto shrine in southern Kyoto. It is famous for its thousands of vermilion torii gates, which straddle a network of trails behind its main buildings.
Shopping
Nishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market (錦市場, Nishiki Ichiba) is a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen".
Food Scene
Kurazushi(Running Sushi restaurant)
It's not expensive but good taste.
81 locals recommend
Kurasushi Nijo
Nishinokyo Higashigekkocho-22 Nakagyo WardKurazushi(Running Sushi restaurant)
It's not expensive but good taste.
Getting Around
Nijo Station
Nishinokyō Toganoochō Nakagyo Ward