Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Food Scene
Ishibekoujimamecha
463-16 ShimokawarachōCategories
Izakaya (Tavern)
Kyoto Cuisine
Izakaya (Tavern)
Imanishiken
312 YokosuwanchōImanishiken (今西軒)
Japanese sweets
Abbesses
570-232 Gionmachi Minamigawa
French
Creative cuisine
Vegetable dishes
Tempura Endo Yasaka
566 KomatsuchōTempura
Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese)
Kyoto Cuisine
Miyoshi
570-15 Gionmachi MinamigawaKappo (Traditional Japanese) Beef dishes Steak
竹屋町 三多
667-1 Kuenin MaechōKaiseki (Traditional Japanese) Kappo (Traditional Japanese)
Ogata
726 Shinkamanzachō Kaiseki (Traditional Japanese) I was always satisfied.
京やき肉よし田
Yokosuwanchō Shimogyo WardYakiniku (BBQ Beef) Horumon (BBQ Offel)
Sightseeing
Daisenin
5240 KasaokaDaisen-in Temple is the most famous sub-temple of Daitoku-ji Temple.
The Shugakuin Imperial Villa was designed as a lavish retreat for the Imperial Family.
175 locals recommend
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardThe Shugakuin Imperial Villa was designed as a lavish retreat for the Imperial Family.
Trapped in the Thousands Torii Maze at Fushimi Inari Taisha
546 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sanshuden
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōTrapped in the Thousands Torii Maze at Fushimi Inari Taisha
西本願寺 This main worship hall rebuilt in 1760 has been designated as a National Treasure. Its
56 locals recommend
Kara-mon Gate
本願寺門前町 下京区
西本願寺 This main worship hall rebuilt in 1760 has been designated as a National Treasure. Its
東本願寺 The image of Shinran is enshrined on the altar in the Founder's Hall, while that of Amida Buddha is in Amida Hall.
335 locals recommend
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
常葉町 下京区東本願寺 The image of Shinran is enshrined on the altar in the Founder's Hall, while that of Amida Buddha is in Amida Hall.
Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōDaitoku-ji Temple.
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.
607 locals recommend
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.
The expression "to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu" is the Japanese equivalent of the English expression "to take the plunge".
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
The expression "to jump off the stage at Kiyomizu" is the Japanese equivalent of the English expression "to take the plunge".
Koka
Rural city known as a homeland of the ninja.
Asuka
The cradle of the Japanese civiliza
tion.
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
Amanohashidate
One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji
Site of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Osaka
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
Mount Hiei
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
Sanzen-in Temple
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
Kurama-dera
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
Kifune Shrine
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.