Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ginkakuji is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). A beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden can be seen in its ground.
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
Ginkakujichō(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ginkakuji is a Zen temple along Kyoto's eastern mountains (Higashiyama). A beautiful moss garden and a unique dry sand garden can be seen in its ground.
Source: japan-guide
Kibune is a small town in a forested valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto City, which developed around Kibune Shrine.
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Kifune Shrine
180 KuramakibunechōKibune is a small town in a forested valley in the northern mountains of Kyoto City, which developed around Kibune Shrine.
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Kurama is a rural town in the northern mountains of Kyoto City. Kurama is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring.
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Kurama-dera
1074 KuramahonmachiKurama is a rural town in the northern mountains of Kyoto City. Kurama is best known for its temple Kurama-dera and its hot spring.
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The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees.
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Philosopher's Walk
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi) is a pleasant stone path. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees.
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(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen)
Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185).
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo Ward(Main ground: free. Garden: 600 yen)
Heian Shrine's (Heian Jingū) main buildings are a partial replica of the original Imperial Palace from the Heian Period (794-1185).
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(Admission free. Reservation with passport info required)
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoen(Admission free. Reservation with passport info required)
The Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyōto Gosho) used to be the residence of Japan's Imperial Family until 1868.
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(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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(Admission free for central temple grounds. 300-500 yen separate fees apply for subareas)
Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of one of the schools within the Rinzai sect.
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Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区(Admission free for central temple grounds. 300-500 yen separate fees apply for subareas)
Nanzenji Temple is the head temple of one of the schools within the Rinzai sect.
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(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
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Everything Else
Daimonji-yama is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. It offers an extreme good view of the city.
Source: Michael on openkyoto
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Daimonjiyama
Daimonji-yama is a great place for a memorable and not too challenging hike. It offers an extreme good view of the city.
Source: Michael on openkyoto
Shopping
Lawson Kitashirakawa-Kubota
64-23 Kitashirakawa KubotachōNearest convenience store.
Daikokuya Shirakawa
20 Kitashirakawa KubotachōA supermarket nearby
Merci Marugin (Marugin Department)
47 Jōdoji HigashidachōSupermarket nearby.