Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
The most famous temple in all Japan and it's just around the corner. Opens at 6am and closes at 6:30pm.
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
The most famous temple in all Japan and it's just around the corner. Opens at 6am and closes at 6:30pm.
Food Scene
Fine quality modern Kaiseki course for a reasonable 4000 yen. Stop by around 5pm to ask for a later reservation.
88 locals recommend
Giro Giro Hitoshina
西木屋町 Shimogyo WardFine quality modern Kaiseki course for a reasonable 4000 yen. Stop by around 5pm to ask for a later reservation.
Everything Else
This area has a high concentration of Geisha Houses and it just beautiful as well.
10 locals recommend
Miyakawa-cho Dori
This area has a high concentration of Geisha Houses and it just beautiful as well.
Not as famous as other temples but this place has a stunning set up with both dry and wet landscape gardens and an amazing ceiling painting of a dragon.
21 locals recommend
建仁寺
Not as famous as other temples but this place has a stunning set up with both dry and wet landscape gardens and an amazing ceiling painting of a dragon.
A lively place during festival periods and has a large park in behind. Very nice at night with the lantern lit up.
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaA lively place during festival periods and has a large park in behind. Very nice at night with the lantern lit up.
This area, especially on the other side of the river, is a popular hangout for the student crowd.
169 locals recommend
Sanjo Station
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardThis area, especially on the other side of the river, is a popular hangout for the student crowd.