Guidebook for Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardClose to my place as you can see on the map
4~5 mins away from my place ( U can go northern part of kyoto, and also go south to Osaka)
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Shichijō Station
Shimohorizumechō Higashiyama Ward4~5 mins away from my place ( U can go northern part of kyoto, and also go south to Osaka)
Maiko and Geiko are there. they entertain customers with conversation and traditional Japanese singing and dancing at banquets.
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Hanamikoji Street
Gionmachi Minamigawa Higashiyama WardMaiko and Geiko are there. they entertain customers with conversation and traditional Japanese singing and dancing at banquets.
Sightseeing
Higashi Honganji (東本願寺 Higashi Hongan-ji?), or, the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji
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Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
常葉町 下京区Higashi Honganji (東本願寺 Higashi Hongan-ji?), or, the Eastern Temple of the Original Vow, is one of two dominant sub-sects of Shin Buddhism in Japan and abroad, the other being Nishi Honganji
Nishi Hongan-ji "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jōdo Shinshū in Kyoto, Japan.
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Kara-mon Gate
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi Hongan-ji "Western Temple of the Original Vow" is one of two temple complexes of Jōdo Shinshū in Kyoto, Japan.
Kiyomizu-dera , officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto(world heritage
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Zenkōjidō Temple
Kiyomizu-1 Chome-294 Higashiyama WardKiyomizu-dera , officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera is an independent Buddhist temple in eastern Kyoto. The temple is part of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto(world heritage
Kinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji ("Deer Garden Temple"), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The famous building is covered with all Gold!!
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkaku-ji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion"), officially named Rokuon-ji ("Deer Garden Temple"), is a Zen Buddhist temple in Kyoto. The famous building is covered with all Gold!!
Fushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres above sea level.
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Sanshuden
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFushimi Inari Taisha is the head shrine of Inari, located in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan. The shrine sits at the base of a mountain also named Inari which is 233 metres above sea level.
A part of the Tendai school of Buddhism. The temple name literally means Hall with thirty three spaces between columns, describing the architecture of the long main hall of the temple.
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Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariA part of the Tendai school of Buddhism. The temple name literally means Hall with thirty three spaces between columns, describing the architecture of the long main hall of the temple.
Bamboo forest and Monkey park!!!!
and the famous bridge is over there
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Arashiyama Station
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Bamboo forest and Monkey park!!!!
and the famous bridge is over there
good to walk over there. nice view while you are walking. Cherry blossoms are nice on April
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Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
鹿ケ谷寺ノ前町 左京区good to walk over there. nice view while you are walking. Cherry blossoms are nice on April
this temple can be seen on japanese 10 yen coin(on the back you can see temple, that is this temple!!!)
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Byodoin
Ujithis temple can be seen on japanese 10 yen coin(on the back you can see temple, that is this temple!!!)
world heritage. and it has Aoi-festival(5th May). the fes starts at the Imperial Palace and a procession made up of nobles from before the Heian period(794 to 1185 a.d.)
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区world heritage. and it has Aoi-festival(5th May). the fes starts at the Imperial Palace and a procession made up of nobles from before the Heian period(794 to 1185 a.d.)
In olden days, goods were carried out of kyoto by water transport since Kyoto city is located in a flat basin. Water transport is now used solely for tourism.
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Torokko Arashiyama Sta. station
4-2 Sagaogurayama TabuchiyamachōIn olden days, goods were carried out of kyoto by water transport since Kyoto city is located in a flat basin. Water transport is now used solely for tourism.
not pretty much famous for this temple for tourist, but they have temple specialities in front. Toasted rice cakes can eat over there and i love them!
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Imamiya Shrine
紫野今宮町-21 北区not pretty much famous for this temple for tourist, but they have temple specialities in front. Toasted rice cakes can eat over there and i love them!
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
GinkakujichōSilver pavilion temple.
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo Motoyamaworld heritage site. This shrine guards Kyoto.
This temple has lots of national treasures, suck as a five-storey pagoda and Buddhist statues
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Toji
KujōchōThis temple has lots of national treasures, suck as a five-storey pagoda and Buddhist statues
World heritage site. One of Japan's big three sacred mountains, it is said to be the 'mother mountain' of Japanese Buddhism
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Enryakuji
SakamotohonmachiWorld heritage site. One of Japan's big three sacred mountains, it is said to be the 'mother mountain' of Japanese Buddhism
world heritage site. The main attractions of this temple are a Five-storey pagoda National treasure, golden hall, Sanbo-in Garden and Reiho Hall(open spring and autumn only)
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Daigo-ji Temple
22 Daigohigashiōjichōworld heritage site. The main attractions of this temple are a Five-storey pagoda National treasure, golden hall, Sanbo-in Garden and Reiho Hall(open spring and autumn only)
This temple is especially famous for its' kare-sansui' or dry landscape garden
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Ryoanji Goryonoshitacho
This temple is especially famous for its' kare-sansui' or dry landscape garden
This temple is famous for its beautiful moss garden. Visitors must apply for visits in advance by postcard.
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Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōThis temple is famous for its beautiful moss garden. Visitors must apply for visits in advance by postcard.
This temple is famous for its 'Shakkei Teien' styple garden, and the ceiling painting 'Unryu-zu' or 'Figure of Dragon in Clouds' in its Hatto hall.
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Tenryuji Temple
嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町-68 右京区This temple is famous for its 'Shakkei Teien' styple garden, and the ceiling painting 'Unryu-zu' or 'Figure of Dragon in Clouds' in its Hatto hall.
This temple has splendid buildings suck as a Nio-mon Gate, Kon-do (main hall) and Five-strey pagoda.
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiThis temple has splendid buildings suck as a Nio-mon Gate, Kon-do (main hall) and Five-strey pagoda.
The shoin style drawing rooms of the castle are decorated in gold and emerald green.
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōThe shoin style drawing rooms of the castle are decorated in gold and emerald green.
there are the names for the Imperial villas and palaces where the Imperial family and court nobles used to reside.
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Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
there are the names for the Imperial villas and palaces where the Imperial family and court nobles used to reside.
In the evenings, this is a popular spot for couples who sit at regular intervals on the riverbanks.lol
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Kamo River
In the evenings, this is a popular spot for couples who sit at regular intervals on the riverbanks.lol
Shopping
Gion is a district of Kyoto, Japan, originally developed in the Middle Ages, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the needs of travelers and visitors to the shrine.
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Gion
Higashiyama WardGion is a district of Kyoto, Japan, originally developed in the Middle Ages, in front of Yasaka Shrine. The district was built to accommodate the needs of travelers and visitors to the shrine.
Nishiki Market is called 'Kyoto's kitchen' Its shops sell all manner of goods as well as raw fish, veggies, tofu and other foods. It is always lively and brimming with people. you can also eat in
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Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardNishiki Market is called 'Kyoto's kitchen' Its shops sell all manner of goods as well as raw fish, veggies, tofu and other foods. It is always lively and brimming with people. you can also eat in
Drinks & Nightlife
There are many Bars and restaurants around the street named Kiyamachi-dori.
So if you go there, you will find anywhere you can drink some beers!
Come from the North would be nice to walk.
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Kiyamachi Dori
Shimokorikicho Nakagyo WardThere are many Bars and restaurants around the street named Kiyamachi-dori.
So if you go there, you will find anywhere you can drink some beers!
Come from the North would be nice to walk.
Bars and Restaurants are there and I love the atmosphere over there.
But I think the price a bit expensive around this area.
but good to walk this street. you can feel old japan, i think,
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先斗町
137-4 WakamatsuchōBars and Restaurants are there and I love the atmosphere over there.
But I think the price a bit expensive around this area.
but good to walk this street. you can feel old japan, i think,
Arts & Culture
This museum's archive of about 200000 items includes popular Japanese manga, other related materials, and even works from abroad, and is attracting attention worldwide.
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Museo Internacional de Manga de Kyoto
452 KinbukichōThis museum's archive of about 200000 items includes popular Japanese manga, other related materials, and even works from abroad, and is attracting attention worldwide.