Guidebook for Kyoto Minami-ku
Sightseeing
World heritage
From Kyoto station 5mins by train and walking distance.
The 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life. On the 21st of each month, a large flea market (Kobo-san market) is held on the grounds of To-ji Temple, drawing vendors from all over Japan. Handicrafts, antique clothing and furniture, children's toys, plants and food are available in abundance.
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Toji
KujōchōWorld heritage
From Kyoto station 5mins by train and walking distance.
The 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life. On the 21st of each month, a large flea market (Kobo-san market) is held on the grounds of To-ji Temple, drawing vendors from all over Japan. Handicrafts, antique clothing and furniture, children's toys, plants and food are available in abundance.
From Kyoto station 15mins by bus.
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the garnd views afforded from its main hall. Founded in 798 and rebuilt in 1633 by the third Tokygawa shogun, Iemitsu. The main hall constructed over a cliff and featuring a large wooden veranda supported by 139 pillars, each 49 feet high. The main hall is dedicated to the goddness of mercy and compassion, but most vistors come for the magnificence of its height and view, which are so well known to the Japanese that the idiom "jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple" means that they're about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure.
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Kiyomizu-dera
From Kyoto station 15mins by bus.
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple, known magnificence Japan for the garnd views afforded from its main hall. Founded in 798 and rebuilt in 1633 by the third Tokygawa shogun, Iemitsu. The main hall constructed over a cliff and featuring a large wooden veranda supported by 139 pillars, each 49 feet high. The main hall is dedicated to the goddness of mercy and compassion, but most vistors come for the magnificence of its height and view, which are so well known to the Japanese that the idiom "jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple" means that they're about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure.
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
GinkakujichōGinkakuji-temple”銀閣寺”
From Kyoto station 14mins by bus.
the temple of the Golden Pavilion, is a gold leaf- covered reliquary hall, enshrining a fragment of bone from the Buddha, within the temple precint of Ryokuonji
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōFrom Kyoto station 14mins by bus.
the temple of the Golden Pavilion, is a gold leaf- covered reliquary hall, enshrining a fragment of bone from the Buddha, within the temple precint of Ryokuonji
From Kyoto station 5mins by train.
The slopes of the hill Inariyama are lined with roughly 5,000 torii, sacred gates.
They were elected at Fushimi Inari Taisha as offerings by those seeking the favor of the Shinto deity Inari.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōFrom Kyoto station 5mins by train.
The slopes of the hill Inariyama are lined with roughly 5,000 torii, sacred gates.
They were elected at Fushimi Inari Taisha as offerings by those seeking the favor of the Shinto deity Inari.
From Kyoto station 35mins by bus.
Heian-jingu Shrine is a relatively recent addition to Kyoto's collection of sacred places, but is still a very impressive shrine which features elegant, richly-colored buildings surrounded by large gardens in the four cardinal directions.
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Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardFrom Kyoto station 35mins by bus.
Heian-jingu Shrine is a relatively recent addition to Kyoto's collection of sacred places, but is still a very impressive shrine which features elegant, richly-colored buildings surrounded by large gardens in the four cardinal directions.
From Kyoto station 20mins by bus.
The gorgeous style of this castle was intended as a demonstration of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616)'s prestige.
Nijo-jo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan for over 260 years from 1603 to 1868, and it remains an eloquent testimony to their power. The wide moat, massive stone walls, and heavy yet elaborate gates are still impressive, and were the only fortifications the inhabitants felt necessary, so firm was their grip on power. The grounds are large and contain several lovely gardens as well as groves of plum and cherry trees. The palace building itself is imposing, yet upon closer examination, is rich i
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōFrom Kyoto station 20mins by bus.
The gorgeous style of this castle was intended as a demonstration of Shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu (1542-1616)'s prestige.
Nijo-jo Castle was the residence of the Tokugawa shoguns in Kyoto, who had been ruling Japan for over 260 years from 1603 to 1868, and it remains an eloquent testimony to their power. The wide moat, massive stone walls, and heavy yet elaborate gates are still impressive, and were the only fortifications the inhabitants felt necessary, so firm was their grip on power. The grounds are large and contain several lovely gardens as well as groves of plum and cherry trees. The palace building itself is imposing, yet upon closer examination, is rich i
From Kyoto station 30mins by train.
This temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple in 1052. The "Phoenix Hall" (Houou-do), more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
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Byodoin
UjiFrom Kyoto station 30mins by train.
This temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple in 1052. The "Phoenix Hall" (Houou-do), more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
From Kyoto station 18mins by bus.
Long connected with the Kyoto Geisha community centered in the nearby Gion District, Yasaka-jinja Shrine is a bustling, colorful and pleasant downtown shrine that lies at the heart of much of Kyoto's festive tradition.
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Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaFrom Kyoto station 18mins by bus.
Long connected with the Kyoto Geisha community centered in the nearby Gion District, Yasaka-jinja Shrine is a bustling, colorful and pleasant downtown shrine that lies at the heart of much of Kyoto's festive tradition.
From Kyoto station 20mins by train and walking distance.
The temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 120-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
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Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariFrom Kyoto station 20mins by train and walking distance.
The temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 120-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
Shopping
Kyoto Avanti
31 Higashikujō NishisannōchōFood Scene
'sukiyaki sumibi izakaya'
only 1 mins from kyoto station.
Sukiyaki is a popular one-pot meal. The main ingredient is
thin sliced beef, and it is simmered in skillet with sukiyaki
sauce and lots of vegetables.
Hokuto Sukiyaki
'sukiyaki sumibi izakaya'
only 1 mins from kyoto station.
Sukiyaki is a popular one-pot meal. The main ingredient is
thin sliced beef, and it is simmered in skillet with sukiyaki
sauce and lots of vegetables.
十二季家 歓 京都店
31 Higashikujō Nishisannōchō'junikiya kan'
only 2 mins from kyoto station.
Kyo-ryori restaurant.
Henkotsu
東塩小路町-579 木津屋橋通烏丸西入'Henkotsu'
next kyoto tower.
TEL:075-343-5257
Centro
174 Higashisakaichō'sentoro'
only 1 mins from kyoto station.
very tasty Italian restaurant.
Iimura
216 Maoyachō'iimura'
only 4 mins from kyoto station.
lunch only 650yen!!
'hashitate'
only 4 mins from kyoto station.
good for lunch cheap & delicious.
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Kyoto Station Building
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo Ward'hashitate'
only 4 mins from kyoto station.
good for lunch cheap & delicious.
ぎんなん
Nakaichō Shimogyo Ward'ginnan'
kyo-ryori restaurant.
French Dining Top of Kyoto
Taimatsuchō-1 Shimogyo Ward'top of kyoto'
french restaurant.
Arts & Culture
From Kyoto station 10mins by train.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park. Within the Imperial Palace grounds, which are enclosed by a roofed earthen wall, are the Seiryo-den (Palace Hall) and the Kogosho (Minor Palace), which are highly reminiscent of this dynastic age.
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenFrom Kyoto station 10mins by train.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park. Within the Imperial Palace grounds, which are enclosed by a roofed earthen wall, are the Seiryo-den (Palace Hall) and the Kogosho (Minor Palace), which are highly reminiscent of this dynastic age.
Parks & Nature
From Kyoto station 16mins by train.
The "Bamboo Grove" in Arashiyama is one place to make sure you visit when travelling in Kyoto.
The grove starts in Arashiyama, goes through the north side of the heritage-listed temple Tenryū-ji and continues on to Nonomiya Shrine. The bamboo grove is a recommended Kyoto tourist site - just walking along the path is a great experience.
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Bamboo Grave Yard (Cemetery) Nishigamo
From Kyoto station 16mins by train.
The "Bamboo Grove" in Arashiyama is one place to make sure you visit when travelling in Kyoto.
The grove starts in Arashiyama, goes through the north side of the heritage-listed temple Tenryū-ji and continues on to Nonomiya Shrine. The bamboo grove is a recommended Kyoto tourist site - just walking along the path is a great experience.
Essentials
Lawson Kyotoeki-mae
843-2 Higashishiokōjichō'Lawson'
24 hours open convenience store.
FamilyMart Kyoto Tower
730 Higashishiokōjichō'family mart' ' 24 hours open convenience store.