Gion and Higashiyama are rich in famous temples such as Yasaka Shrine and Kiyomizu Temple, which attract many tourists from overseas, as well as Kodaiji Temple and Sanjusangendo. Gion and Higashiyama are also home to many famous gourmet restaurants and are representative of Kyoto's sightseeing areas.
Gion and Higashiyama are home to Yasaka Shrine, Kiyomizu Temple, Chion-in Temple, Kenninji Temple, Maruyama Park, Heian Shrine, Jishoji Temple, Nanzenji Temple, Konkai Komyoji Temple, and the Philosophical Path.
Local delicacies such as kaiseki cuisine, eel, green tea, udon noodles, and Ajari rice cakes are also recommended.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple has a long history dating back to the Nara period (778).The temple grounds are located halfway up Mount Otowa in the eastern part of the temple and cover an area of approximately 130,000 square meters. The main hall, also called "Kiyomizu-no-butai" (stage of Kiyomizu), which wa...»
The approach to Kiyomizu-dera Temple is lined with traditional architecture that attracts a steady stream of tourists,The five-story pagoda with a pure Japanese style, hon-gawara roof stands tall in this neighborhood.The 46-meter-high five-story pagoda is a landmark. The five-story pagoda, called "...»
Yasaka Shrine is nicknamed "Yasaka-san" (meaning "Yasaka-san" in Japanese) and is known for its "Gion Matsuri" festival.Gion Festival, one of the three major festivals in Japan, began as a shrine festival. The main shrine, rebuilt by Tokugawa Ietsuna in 1654, is a national treasure,The west tower g...»
Sanjusangendo is a Buddhist temple outside the precincts of Myohoin Temple and is lined with 1,001 statues of the Thousand-Armed Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It is called Sanjusangendo because there are 33 pillars in the inner sanctuary. It is home to many national treasures and important cultural pr...»
Tofukuji Temple is the head temple of the Tofukuji School of Rinzai Zen Buddhism, located in Higashiyama Ward. It is a famous temple that conveys the Zen Buddhism culture of the Kamakura and Muromachi periods, and is ranked fourth among the "Five Temples of Kyoto" established after Ashikaga Yoshimit...»
Established in 1886 (Meiji 19), it is the oldest park in Kyoto City. It is the oldest park in Kyoto City. The park is centered around a circular Japanese garden, and has a number of Japanese-style restaurants and teahouses, each with its own unique atmosphere depending on the season. It is also one ...»
The first Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple is lined with pagodas and pagodas. The Wind God and Thunder God (national treasure) by Tawaraya Sotatsu is famous. Zen meditation and Dharma talks are held on the second Sunday of every month. ...»
A famous temple founded by Kita Masasho (Nene) to mourn the loss of Toyotomi Hideyoshi. ...»
The head temple of the Jodo sect. It stands on the site where Honen Shonin built a hermitage in Yoshimizu, where he began to propagate the Jodo sect and where he passed away. The temple is lined with a large temple complex, including the Mikageido and the large bell tower. The Sanmon Gate, a nationa...»
Located within the precincts of Kiyomizu Temple, the shrine is situated higher on Mount Kiyomizu (Mt. Otowa) than the Kiyomizu-no-butai (stage of Kiyomizu). It is a popular spot for young women and couples as a god of marriage.The two "love fortune-telling stones" on the temple grounds are famous. ...»
The main building of the museum is designated as a national treasure. Tours are offered in the new wing, which displays the museum's collection as well as items deposited by temples and shrines. The garden is also beautiful, and exhibits include Rodin's The Thinker. ...»
The shrine is known for its blessings for severing bad and good relationships, and is popularly known as "Enkiri Shrine" or "Yasui no Kompira-san. The "Enkiri Enmusubi Monument" within the shrine grounds is a giant stone in the shape of an ema (votive tablet), 1.5 meters high and 3 meters wide.The ...»
This is one of the three monzeki monasteries of Enryakuji Temple, a Tendai sect monzeki temple. It is one of the three monzeki of Enryakuji Temple. It is deeply connected with the imperial family and was once used as a temporary imperial palace, so it has high prestige. The huge camphor tree and the...»
Originating from Saiko-ji Temple, Rokuharamitsu-ji Temple houses many excellent Buddhist statues, including the national treasures, the main image of the eleven-faced Kannon, Kuya Shonin, and Taira no Kiyomori. It is the 17th temple on the pilgrimage of the 33 sacred places in the western part of Ja...»
“Junidanya”, known for inventing shabushabu, is the most famous shabushabu restaurant in Kyoto Gion. High quality beef such as Omi beef or Matsuzaka beef are not merely served here, but they select the best beef of the day among those beef and serve in order for their customers to be satisfied till ...»