Tourist Guidebook

ࠈ৽Kyoto Convention Bureau

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Kyoto is a magical city, where the hills
are purple in the distance, where fresh
waters run pure and plentiful, where thestreets lead back into history in harmony
with each of the city’s four distinct,
beautiful seasons.

As a city Kyoto has more than 1,200 years of history.
For 1,100 years it was imperial capital of Japan. A
place nurtured by time, Kyoto is also a changing andmodern city, where great ideas are born and culture
continues to develop. Any visitor to the city can’t help
but feel the wonder of this truly special city.
Come and see for yourself the mystery and beauty thatis Kyoto – the heart of Japan.

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

NKyoto Tower

Kyoto Station
Building

Kyoto Tourist Information Center

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Money

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City transportation information

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Transportation between Kansai Internationl Airport and Kyoto

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A brief over view of the city

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Central Area Map

Kyoto Tourist
Information Center（2F）

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SUVACO

1F

Karasuma Central Ticket Gate

Kyoto Tourist Information Center "Kyo Navi"
is operated by Kyoto City and Kyoto
Prefecture. All kinds of useful information for
visitors covering entire area of Kyoto Cityand Prefecture is provided here including
accommodation, event tickets, and more.
Information is provided in English, Chineseand Korean. Visit Kyo Navi and make yourtrip to Kyoto more enjoyable andmemorable!
Location: 2F of Kyoto Station Building, on theconcourse
Open: 8:30-19:00 (open everyday)
TEL: 075-343-0548

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Sightseeing spots in the Central Area

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Eastern Area Map

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Money

Sightseeing spots in the Eastern Area

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Northern Area Map

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Sightseeing spots in the Northern Area

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Western Area Map

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Sightseeing spots in the Western Area

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Southern Area Map

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Sightseeing spots in the Southern Area

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Museum & Exhibition

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Experiencing Kyoto

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Kyoto area walking courses

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The Japanese currency is called the yen. Cash is the most widely
accepted method of payment. Major credit cards are widely
accepted, except in some small sole traders. Debit cards are almost
unknown and should not be relied upon as a payment option.
Travelers’ cheques are only accepted for exchange in banks andpost offices, and, in general, cannot be used to purchase goods andservices. Foreign exchange can be performed in banks (look forsigns in English), larger post offices and a limited number ofhotels: there are no street-side bureaux de change in Kyoto. Bank
counters are open 9 am to 3 pm, post offices financial services from
9 am to 4 pm. There is not much discrimination in exchange rates
and commissions between the city and the airport. You can draw
cash on your credit card or debit card at certain ATM cash
machines: all post office (found in every neighborhood; not 24 hr)
and Seven Bank (in all 7-Eleven stores; 24 hr) ATMs accept
overseas credit cards with PIN, and some debit card systems.

UNESCO World Cuitural Heritage Site
All information contained in this book is based on data as of September. 1,
2013 and is subject to change without notice.

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Kyoto is serviced by a city bus system run by several companies,
Japan Railways (JR) lines, two subways, five private train lines, and alarge number of taxi companies. Make the most of your time in thecity by choosing the best means of transportation.

Kyoto City Buses
Most of the buses in Kyoto are painted light green, with a thick dark green line
down the center. For more information call 075-863-5200 (Japanese
language only).
How to ride on a bus and paying the fare
Entry to the bus is usually through the back door; exit via the front door (andpay at the front). In nearly all cases, inner-city bus fares are fixed (¥220). On
boarding buses serving outer areas, take a numbered ticket (seiri-ken) whenentering the bus. The number of the ticket is indicated on a electronic board
at the front of the bus, telling you how much you will have to pay. All of theabove buses have change making machines for ¥100 and ¥500 coins, or¥1,000 notes (the driver will not usually be able to change larger notes).
Children under 12 years of age pay half of the adult fare; children under 6 do
not have to pay (limited to two children under six years of age per adult). Payat the front of the bus. Simply put the money into the see-through plastic box
next to the driver on your way out.

■Kyoto City Bus Day Pass

Katabiranotsuji

Matsugasaki Kaijiri-cho
Kamigamo
Jinja-mae

Tokiwa Sagano
Koko-mae

IchijojiTakatsuki-cho

Ichijoji Jizomoto-cho

Kamihate-cho Kyoto
Zokei Geidai-mae

Matsuo-bashi
KatsuraShogakko-mae

Jingu-michi

Gojo-zaka
Gokogu-mae

Nishikyogoku

Higashigawa-cho

KatsuraKobashiWith this pass you can ride all Kyoto City Subway lines without limit for one day.
Adult ¥600 Child ¥300

Fudo
Yoko-oji

Hizumeguchi

Nakakuze

Chushojima
Kokudo Otesuji

Yodo

K01
Kokusaikaikan
K02
Matsugasaki
Kitaoji
Kuramaguchi
Imadegawa
Marutamachi
Sanjo-Keihan

Kitayama
K03
K04
K05

Uzumasa
Tenjingawa
T17

Karasumaoike

T16

Nishioji
Oike

Nijo
T15

T14

K06
K07
K08

Nijo-jo- K09
mae K10
K11
K13

Misonoguchi-cho
Fukuoji■Kyoto City Subway Day Pass

K12

This pass lets you ride Kyoto City Buses within the flat fare area (the area
within which the bus fare is uniformly ¥220) an unlimited number of times in
one day. It is cost-effective for anyone that would ride the bus three or moretimes within the flat fare area.
Adult ¥500 Child ¥250
YamagoeNaka-cho

Subways and trains
Kyoto has two subway lines: the Karasuma line and the Tozai line. In addition
to the subway, there are five private train companies operating in the city area
(Keifuku, Eizan, Keihan, Hankyu, and Kintetsu).
How to buy tickets
Most train and subway stations are equipped with automatic ticket dispensing
machines. To purchase your ticket, put the money in the machine first. Then
select the button for your ticket price and press that button. You can also pay
with a prepaid card (such as the Kyoto Trafica Card, see below), if you have one.

K14
K15

T13

T12

T11

Shijo Kyoto
Gojo shiyakusho-mae
Kyoto
Kujo
Jujo
Kuinabashi
TakedaKeage
T10

Higashiyama

T09

T08

Misasagi

T07
T06
T05
T04
T03
T02
T01

Yamashina
Higashino
Nagitsuji
Ono
Daigo
IshidaRokujizo■Kyoto One Day (Two Day) Pass
With this pass you can ride all Kyoto City Buses, all Kyoto City Subway lines,
and Kyoto Bus buses (except some routes) an unlimited number of times for
either one day or two successive days.
One Day Pass Adult ¥1,200 Child ¥1,000
Two Day Pass Adult ¥2,000 Child ¥1,000■Trafica Kyo Prepaid Cards
These are prepaid cards for use with the Kyoto City Bus and Kyoto City Subwaythat offer discounted travel. The ¥3,000 card allows ¥3,300 worth of travel andthe ¥1,000 card is worth ¥1,100. The Trafica Kyo card is valid on all Kyoto City
Buses and Kyoto City Subway lines.
Adult ¥1,000 or ¥3,000 Child ¥1,000*The flat fare area is encircled above.

Kansai International Airport■Limousine buses to KIX
A limousine bus service to and from the Kansai International Airport (KIX)
between Kyoto Daigo*1, Keihan Sanjo Station*2 and the Hachijoguchi exit of
Kyoto Station is available on a daily basis. For more information andreservations call 075-682-4400 (9:00-19:00). Time to KIX: about 88 min. from
Kyoto Station. Fare: ¥2,500 for adults, and ¥1,250 for children. Round-trip
fare ¥4,000 for adults only. *One Service a day.

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■Haruka JR Limited Express
This direct limited express runs between Kyoto and KIX. It leaves from JR Kyoto
Sta. Reservations are recommended during busy departure times. Generally,
there are two trains every hour. The trip takes about 75 minutes. Fare: ¥3,490(reserved); ¥2,980 (non-reserved); ¥6,260 (round-trip reserved seats)■Shuttle Taxi Service to KIX
A shuttle taxi service directly connects between Kyoto and KIX. You don’t
have to worry about how to get the airport and can relax on the way. Just
make a reservation (or ask your hotel concierge to get one), and they will
come to pick you up. Yasaka Taxi KIX Shuttle: ¥3,500/person; Tel:
075-803-4800; MK Taxi Sky Gate Shuttle: ¥3,500/person; Tel: 075-778-5489.

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Kibune Shrine

A brief over viewof the city

KuramaKibuneguchi

NinoseSanzen-inTemple

Ichihara
Nikenjaya
Kyoto Seika University

Northern Area

Kino

IwakuraHachiman-mae
Yase Hieizan-guchi

Kokusaikaikan

Miyake Hachiman
Takaragaike

Kamigamo-jinja
Shinto Shrine

Kozanji Temple

Shugakuin
Imperial Villa

Kitayama-dori

Kitayama

KitaojiRandeGinkakuji
TempleHigashiyama

Sanjo KeihangaNishihonganji
TempleKiyomizu-dera
Templeo Main Line

Jujo

Jujo

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Tobakaido

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Tanbabashi

Fushimi momoyama
Chushojima

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Daigo
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Momoyama
Rokujizo
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Momoyamagoryo-mae
Momoyama-minami-guchi
Kangetsukyo

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Shin Aburano-Koji-dori

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Kyoto Line

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TofukujiKujo

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Yamashina

Kiyomizu
Gojo

Kyoto

Toji

Eastern
Area

Heian Jingu
ShrineShichijo JR Tokaid

KyotoToji TeTempleShirakawa-doriHigashioji-doriMototanaka
Demachiyanagi

Keage
Keihan Subway Tozai Line
Sanjo
Yasaka Jinja
Gion
ShrineShijo

Kawaramachi

Gojo

Otesuji-dori—6—

Karasuma

Shijo

Omiya
Shijo-omiya

Nishioji

Nishioji-doriKatsuraImperial Villa

Omiya-doriGojo-dori

Nishikyogoku

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Karasuma
Oike

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Saiin

Nishi-Muko

Nijo

Nijo Sanjo-

Tanbaguchi

Jingu
Marutamachi
Kyoto
Shiyakushomae

Nijo
CastleNijojomae

Yamanouchi

Tenjingawa-doriHigashi-Muko

Hankyu Railway Kyoto Line

Rakusai-guchi

Marutamachi

Shijo-dori

Shichijo-doriKatsuraSenbon-dori

EnmachiUzumasa
Tenjingawa

Hanazono

Kaikonoyashiro

Nishioji Sanjo
Nishioji Oike
aic
Kitanohakubaicho

Marutamachi-dorirashiyama Line

Horikawa-dori

Imadegawa-dori

Chayama

Shimogamo
ShrineKawabata-dori

ImadegawaToji-inMyoshinji

Ryoanji

Omuro NinnajiKami-Katsura

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MatsuoSaihoji Temple

Utano

NarutakiTokiwaKatabiranotsuji

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Ichijoji

Kawaramachi-dori

Central Area

Ninnaji Temple

JR Sanin
Main Line

Kitaoji-dori

Kuramaguchi

Ryoanji Templenkarasuma-dori

Kinkakuji
TempleKyoto Imperial Palace

Western Area

Matsugasaki

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Teramachi-dori

Myoshinji Temple

Kyoto City Subway
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Shokokuji
Nishijin Hinaya Temple
Eizan
workshop
Demachiyanagi
Sta.
ImadegawaSta. Imadegawa-dori
Demachiyanagi Sta.
Nishijin
Textile Center

NISHIJIN

Orinasu-kan
Tondaya

TAISHOGUN

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Myorenji Temple

Senbon-doriToji-in Temple
Ninnaji
KITANO
TempleKitanoKawahitoTenmangu
Ryoanji Sta.
InlaidShrineToji-in Sta.
Kitanohakubaicho
Omuro Myoshinji Sta.
Sta.
Ninnaji Sta.

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Kamigoryo
ShrineF

Shimogamo
ShrineChayama Sta.

Mototanaka Sta.

Chionji
TempleKITASHIRAKAWA

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The word Rakuchu, which came into use at the end of the 16th century when
Toyotomi Hideyoshi built a protective wall around Kyoto as part of his renewal
plan of the city, distinguishes the inside of the city (inside the wall) from theoutside (Rakugai). Today, Rakuchu refers to what is primarily the downtown
area of the city. It includes the area around Kyoto Station, the Shijo
Kawaramachi shopping district, and the traditional areas of Gion and Nishiki.

Ginkakuji
TempleYoshida Shrine
Honen-in Temple

YOSHIDA
Shinnyo-do
TempleAdachi Kumihimo
Kurodani
Gallery(Konkai-komyoji Temple)
SHISHIGATANI
Jingu
Sen-oku
Marutamachi-dori
Marutamachi
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Hakuko Kan
Hanazono Sta.
Marutamachi
Sta.
Sta.
SHOGOIN
Enmachi Sta.
Heian Jingu Shrine
Heian Costume
OKAZAKI
Tenjin River
OkazakiExperience Studio Miyako Messe
Eikan-do Temple
Nijo Castle
Park(Kyoto International
Exhibition Hall)
Washi ClubWAK JAPAN
Kyoto Municipal The Nomura
UZUMASA
Museum of Art
FUREAI-KAN
Kyoto International
Art Museum
NISHINOKYO
Kaikonoyashiro Sta.
Manga Museum (Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts)
Nijojomae Sta.
Kyoto City Zoological Garden
Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta.
Nanzenji
The National Museum
Nijo Sta.
Uzumasa Tenjingawa Sta.
Nishioji Oike Sta.
SanjoMurin-an
Marumasu Nishimuraya Karasuma Oike-doriTempleKeihan Sta.of Modern Art, Kyoto
kyogokoro
Oike
Honnoji
Sanjo-doriRanden Railway Arashiyama Line
Higashiyama
Sta.
Sta.
The Museum Temple Keihan
Keage Sta.
Sanjo-guchi Sta.
of Kyoto
Himukai
Sanjo Sta.
Yamanouchi Sta.
ShrineShoren-in Temple
Museum Rokkaku-do Temple
Gionof Ikebana
Kawaramachi Shinbashi district
Omiya Sta.
Gion
Karasuma Sta.
Shijo-dori Sta.
Yasaka Jinja Shrine
Saiin Sta.
Shijo Sta.
Shijo Sta. Fukujuen Kyoto Shijo
GION
YAMANOUCHISai Sta.
Shijo-Omiya Sta.
Flagship Store Kawaramachi Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
Lake Biwa
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Gojo
Sta.
Gojo Sta.
Nishi-Otani
TempleMausoleum
Nishikyogoku
Kanshundo
Kyoto Research Park
SportsNishi-Honganji
Shosei-en Higashiyama ShopPark
TempleGardenNishikyogoku Sta.
SUZAKU
Higashi-Honganji
Shichijo
Seikanji Temple
Koshoji
TempleNISHIKYOGOKU Shichijo-doriSta.
Kyoto National Museum Hokoku
TempleMausoleum
Kyoto Cycling
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Tofukuji Sta.

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Kotobuki Toushun( Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village)
Kobori Butsugu
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Toji Temple

C-5

Nijo Castle

C-3

This temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
was built to pray for peace and tranquility of
the capital when Heian-kyo, the original
name of Kyoto, was established in 823. The
temple’s 5-story pagoda is the highest inJapan (56.4 meters). The temple is home tonumerous works of arts, many of which are
National Treasures. On the 21st of every
month, a giant temple market is held here.

This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, wasbuilt in 1603. The entire compound, measuring 500
meters from east to west and 400 meters from northto south, is surrounded by a tall stone embankment
and moat. A corridor in the main building wasingeneously designed to make a sound like aJapanese nightingale when walked on. The castle’s
Kano school sliding door paintings are also famous.

Tel: 075-691-3325
Open: 8:30-16:30 (Sep.20~Mar.19): 8:30-17:30 (Mar.20~Sep.19)
Entry : ¥500 (¥800 during special opening in Spring & Autum)

Open: 8:45-17:00 Entry: ¥600
Closed:12/26-1/4, every Tue. in Jul., Aug., Dec. and Jan.

Tel: 075-841-0096

subway line, Nijojo-mae Sta.
Access Tozai(#9, 50,101 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Kintetsu Railways Kyoto line,Toji Sta.

Nishi Honganji Temple

C-4

Kyoto Imperial Palace

The origin of this temple, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, was moved to its present site
in 1591 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Shoinroom and Karamon Chinese Gate, are bothdesignated as National Treasures. There isalso a famous garden, and Japan’s oldest
Noh theatre stage.

D-2

Located almost in the center of the city, this hugepark-like compound, includes several palacebuildings. It was also the location of many fineresidences belonging to the ranking noble court
families. These residences were torn down and a
massive park, with lawns and over 9,000 trees,
was created. Today, this extensive park area isa highly popular recreation and relaxation zone.

Tel: 075-371-5181
Open: 5:30-17:30 (5:30-18:00 in summer, 5:30-17:00 in
winter)
Entry: free (to visit the Shoin room, application by a
reply postal card is required)

Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial
Household Agency) Reservations, in person, via theImperial Household Agency, are required for the inner
palace area (except for 5 days in spring and autumn).

bus, get off at Nishi Honganji-mae
Access City(#9 from Kyoto Sta.)

Higashi Honganji Temple

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.
D-5

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

B-1

This shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara
Michizane, a famous scholar, who is revered asa god of learning and the literary arts. Today, theshrine is visited by many students to wish forsuccess in their school entrance examinations.
A plum blossom festival is held on Feb. 25; ahuge shrine market, called Tenjinsan, held on the
25th of every month, is known for its countless
open-air stalls.

This temple, which was created independent ofNishi-Honganji Temple by order of the shogun
Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1602, consists of a numberof huge wooden buildings, one of which isamong the largest in the world.
Tel: 075-371-9181
Open: 5:50-17:30 (6:20-16:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: freeTel: 075-461-0005
Open: 5:00-18:00 (5:30-17:30 between Oct. to Mar.)
Entry: free

Sta., on the JR lines
Access Kyoto
and the Karasuma subway line

Sanjusangen-do Temple

bus, get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae
Access City(#50,101 from Kyoto Sta.).
E-5This temple is famous for its 1,001 wooden
statues of Kannon (Goddess of Mercy), which
known as the Thousand-armed Buddha. The
same central hall also contains 28
magnificent spirit statues associated with
Kannon. A special archery event, in whichchallengers try to hit a target placed 60
meters away, is held on January 15th.

Shimogamo Shrine

E-1This shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,is one of the oldest in Kyoto. The shrine’s Aoi
Matsuri Festival, held on May 15 every year,
is famous throughout Japan for its processionof hundreds of people wearing the costumeof the Heian nobles.
Tel: 075-781-0010
Entry: freeTel: 075-561-0467
Open: 8:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00, Nov.16 - Mar.31)
Entry: ¥600

bus, get off at Hakubutsukan,
Access City
Sanju-sangen-do mae (#208, 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

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Honen-in Temple

Kurodani(Konkai-Komyoji Temple)

Heian Jingu Shrine
Okazaki Park
Hosomi Museum

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Eikan-do Temple
Miyako Messe
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
The Nomura Art Museum(Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)
Kyoto City
Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta.The National Museum of Zoological Garden
Nanzenji Temple
Sanjo- Modern Art, Kyoto
Murin-anHonnoji Temple
Keihan Sta.
Higashiyama Sta.
Shoren-inTempleHigashiojidoriTeramachi-doriHigashiHonganji
TempleKyoto
Handicraft Center

Shinnyo-do
TempleSakyo-ku

Ginkakuji Temple

KeihanSanjo Sta.

Keage Sta.

Chion-in Temple
The Kahitsukan
Maruyama Park
Gion
Yasaka Jinja Shrine
Shijo Sta.
Kawaramachi
Shijo Sta.
Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
Bishamon-do Temple
Sta.
(Gion Corner)
GION
Yasui Konpiragu Shrine
Lake
Biwa
Canal
Kenninji
Kodaiji Temple
TempleHonkokuji Temple
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Kyoto National
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SeikanjiMuseumYamashina Sta.
TempleHokokuShichijo Sta.
Chishaku-in Mausoleum
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Marutamachi-doriKarasuma Sta.
Shijo-dori

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Karasuma Oike
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Chayama Sta.

Mototanaka Sta.

Jingu
Marutamachi Sta.

Marutamachi
Sta.

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Shokokuji
Temple Demachiyanagi Sta.

Kyoto
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The Jotenkaku
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Imadegawa
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Kyoto City Subway Karasuma Line

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This area, also known as Higashiyama, runs parallel to Kyoto’s eastern
mountains. Many of Kyoto’s most famous temples and shrines and cultural
facilities such as museums, libraries and exhibition halls are located here.
The Rakuto area is especially suited for walking tours, all of which can becompleted in less than half a day.

Higashiyama-ku

ido Mai

JR Toka— 12 —— 13 —

Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Eastern Area
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Chion-in Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mainhall, famous for its spacious outdoor, cliff-likebalcony, supported on an intricate,several-story-high wooden structure of pillars,
is a designated National Treasure. Kiyomizu
means pure water. Much of the large temple
area offers outstanding views of the city.

Tel: 075-531-2111
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: freeTel: 075-551-1234
Open: 6:00-18:00 (to 18:30 in summer)
Entry: ¥300

bus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi or Gojo-zaka
Access City(#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kodaiji Temple

bus, get off at Chion-in-mae
Access City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.)
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Shoren-in Temple

Nene, the widow of Toyotomi Hideyoshi,
constructed this temple to console her husband’s
spirit. The garden surrounding Kaisan-do Hall isa designated national historic and famous scenic
place. Many personal artworks, etc. that once
belonged to Hideyoshi and Nene, are on display
at the temple. The temple has a popular garden
light-up in spring and autumn, and during otherspecial occasions.

Tel: 075-561-2345
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Higashiyama-yasui
Access City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.).

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.
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Heian Jingu Shrine

Sannenzaka, leading from Yasaka Shrine toKiyomizu Temple in three, separate, sloped
stages, is a designated national historicalpreservation area. Interesting souvenir shops
which sell Kiyomizu pottery, Nishijin weavingsand others handmade articles line each street(no cars) and lend a bustling, exotic atmosphere.
These streets are also highly recommended forlate evening and early morning strolls, when thevisitor can easily imagine that time had stopped
a hundred years ago.

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This shrine was constructed in 1895 incommemoration of Kyoto's 1,100 year
anniversary. It is a 5/8 scale reconstructionof the original Imperial Palace, built when
Kyoto was founded in 794. The Jidai Festival
is held annually by the shrine on the 22nd of
October.
Tel: 075-761-0221
Open: 8:30-17:30 for Shin-en garden (8:30-17:00 fromMarch 1-14, 8:30-17:00 from Sep. to Oct., and8:30-16:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥600 to enter the Shin-en garden)

bus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi
Access City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.)

Yasaka Jinja Shrine

C-3This elegant temple, also known as the
Awata Palace, once served as a place ofrefuge for the emperor after a giant fire
destroyed much of Kyoto in 1788. It houses
many cultural properties including a drawingof the Fudomyoo-nidoji, which is a National
Treasure.

Tel: 075-561-9966
Open: 9:00-17:30
Entry: ¥600

Sannenzaka Area

C-4

This temple was constructed on the orders of
the Priest Honen in 1175. The temple's hugemain Hoji hall can seat three thousandpeople. Among the temple's many interestingsights are the Sanmon Gate, the biggest inJapan, and a huge bronze bell.

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.
C-4

The origin of this shrine is not certain.
However, the main hall of the shrine iscredited with halting a major epidemic in 877
that had spread throughout the capital. Thisshrine is an extremely popular destination to
pray for the prevention of disease and illness.
The shrine's magnificent vermilion gate is a
important national cultural asset. The Gion
Festival, held here in July, is known as one ofJapan's three main festivals.
Tel: 075-561-6155
Entry: free

Murin-an

C-3

Completed in 1896 as a villa for the famous
politician, Yamagata Aritomo, the garden of
Murin-an makes excellent use of the eastern
hills as a backdrop.
The compounds
3,300-square-meter grounds has two ponds,
and a western-style house, where politicians
once discussed key issues concerning the
war with Russia.
Tel: 075-771-3909
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥400

Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta.

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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Eastern Area
Nanzenji Temple

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Kenninji Temple

Emperor Kameyama loved this beautiful
place so much that in 1264 he built his
detached palace here. Later he became a
student of the Zen Master Busshin Daimin
Kokushi, and he dedicated the palace as a
Zen temple in 1291. It is famous for its Kano
school sliding door paintings (of a tiger
drinking water).
Tel: 075-771-0365
Open: 8:40-17:00 for the Hojo Hall and Sanmon Gate
(8:40-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥500 for the Hojo&Sanmon, ¥300 for the
Nanzen-in. )Tel: 075-561-0190 Open: 10:00-16:00
Entry: ¥500 for the Hojo room, and a donation for
Ryosoku-in Temple.

bus, get off at Higashiyama Yasui
Access City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.).

Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta.

Eikan-do Temple

D-3

B-4

This temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It
was built in 1202 by the Priest Eisai, who
introduced tea to Japan. It houses the masterpiece"Fujin-Raijin-zu", a painting of the gods of wind andthunder, by the famous painter, Tawaraya Sotatsu.
In spring, a large, traditional Zen-style tea
ceremony is held here in commemoration of thebirth of Eisai. There are more than 15 sub-temples
within the temple precincts.

Gion area

Formerly called Zenrinji Temple, Eikando
Temple houses a famous standing statue ofthe Amida Nyorai. The temple is one ofJapan' most famous for maple leaf viewing(mid November). The temple's pagoda, set
up on the sloping hillside, offers panoramic
views of the city.

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This extensive area is bordered by Yasaka
Shrine to the east, Kenninji Temple to thesouth, the Kamogawa river to the west andShinbashi Street to the north. It is Kyoto's
most famous and popular entertainment
district, full of first-class Japaneserestaurants, bars and clubs.

Tel: 075-761-0007
Open: 9:00-17:00 (8:30-17:00 during Nov.)
Entry: ¥600 (¥1,000 during Nov.)bus, get off at Nanzenji or Eikando-michi
Access City(#5, 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

Shinnyo-do Temple

Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)
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This temple was constructed in 984 toreceive the image of a beautiful Buddhist
Amida Nyorai statue, which had been locatedin a temple on Mount Hiei. The temple's
main image, the Raigo Amida Nenbutsu, is
one of Kyoto's most highly worshipped.
Tel: 075-771-0915
Open: 9:00-16:00 (to enter the main hall and the garden)
Entry: free, ¥500 to enter the main hall and the garden

Access City bus, get off at Shinnyo-do-mae (#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

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This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Built in 1489, it served as a retirement
villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa.
The garden features white sand waves andtwo unique sand piles: the Kogetsudai,(Moon Mound) and the Ginsaden (Sea ofSilver Sand), which were made to reflect
moonlight so as to enhance the appreciationof the garden during moon-lit evenings.
Tel: 075-771-5725
Open: 8:30-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥500 (*¥500 to enter the Tokyu-do, permission
needed in advance by postcard.)

Access City bus, get off at Ginkakuji-mae (#5 from Kyoto Sta.).

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Nishiki Food Market

B-4This market, set up along Nishikikoji St.
between Teramachi and Takakura streets, isknown as the "kitchen of Kyoto." On thisnarrow, stone-paved street, about 150
grocery stores sell the best fresh produce
available in Kyoto. It is always bustling withcustomers who come to look, to taste, and to
buy the best.

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

Tetsugakuno-michi (Path of Philosophy)

D-2

This famous walking route stretches for two
kilometers, along a canal, between Ginkakuji
Temple and Nyakuoji Shrine at the base of
the Higashiyama foothills. The path wasnamed after the famous philosopher Nishida
Kitaro, who liked to walk along this route andmeditate on philosophical matters. The pathis popular year-round, especially in spring forcherry blossoms and in early summer for
fireflys.
bus, get off at Ginkakuji-mae orAccess City
Nanzenji-Eikando-michi (#5 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

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The northern part of Kyoto is called Rakuhoku. Here, the visitor can enjoyrich natural beauty and numerous beautiful historical locations. As the area
is mountainous, it is colder than the central part of the city, making it apopular summer retreat. The area around Kitayama Station is one of Kyoto's
trendiest destinations at present.

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Kurama Temple

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Jakko-in Temple Temple
Jikko-in Temple

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Kibune Shrine

Sanzen-in Temple

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Kuramayama
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Shodenji Temple

Ropeway
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Entsuji Temple
Kyoto Int'l
Conference CenterOta-jinja
Shinto Shrine
Takaragaike Sta. SHUGAKUIN
Kamigamoshake
Takaragaike park Myoenji Temple
Sekizanzen-in Temple
district(Matsugasaki-Daikokuten) Shugakuin
Genko-an Temple
Impelial Villa
Matsugasaki
Koetsuji
Kitayama-doriSta.
Kitayama Sta.
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Shisen-do Temple
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Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Line

Omiya-dori— 18 —Eiz
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Kamigamo-jinja
Shinto Shrine

Kinkakuji Temple

HieizanRengeji
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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Northern Area
Shisen-do Temple

D-5

Sanzen-in Temple

This was built in 1641 as the residence ofIshikawa Jozan, a samurai who served Tokugawa
Ieyasu and then retired to become a poet. The
wonderfully landscaped garden, known for its
serene atmosphere, features a unique teeter-totter
bamboo device that fills with water and then drops
on a stone with a sharp crack.
Tel: 075-781-2954
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on May 23.
Entry: ¥500

Tel: 075-744-2531
Open: 8:30-17:30 (8:30-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥700

bus, get off at Ichijoji-Sagarimatsu-cho
Access City(#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

Manshu-in Temple

F-1

This temple belongs to Tendai sect of
Buddhism. It was built in 1118. The temple's
main statue of an Amida Nyorai (made ofwood) and its statues of the Ryowaki samurai
are designated important national culturalproperties. The garden, covered with mossand surrounded by old cedar trees, is very
beautiful. In the rainy season, about 3,000
hydrangea bushes add a magnificent explosionof color at the back of the temple gardens.

Access Kyoto bus, get off at Ohara (#17, 18 from Kyoto Sta.).
D-5

Jakko-in Temple

This temple stands in a small forested compoundat the base of Mount Hiei. The temple's sand andwood landscape garden, in which the white sandsymbolizes water, uses the nearby mountainscenery as a fine backdrop. The temple is a
designated national scenic spot, and is home tosome 1,200 cultural treasures. In spring thetemple is popular for its plum and camellia flowers.
In autumn the maple leaves attract large crowds.

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This temple, one of Kyoto's oldest, is said tohave been built by Prince Shotoku in 594.
Though the street leading up to the temple is
crowded with people and tea shops, thetemple is very quiet. The temple is very
popular for maple leaves in autumn.
Tel: 075-744-3341
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥600

Tel: 075-781-5010
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥600

bus, get off at Ichijo-ji-Shimizu-cho
Access City(#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

Shugakuin Imperial Villa

Access Kyoto bus, get off at Ohara (#17, 18 from Kyoto Sta.).
D-5This villa was constructed by Emperor
Gomizunoo, and served as his retirement palacefrom 1655 to 1659. The villa encloses an area of
540,000 square meters and three large gardens,
making it perhaps the largest private compoundin Kyoto. The upper tea garden is regarded as
one of the most beautiful in Japan. Outstanding
views of Mt. Kurama and Mt. Atago can beenjoyed here. Advanced reservations are
required through the Imperial Household Agency.

Kibune Shrine

B-1

The god of water is enshrined here, and thisshrine is a popular prayer destination forpeople who are engaged in agriculture,
fishing, and sake brewing. An importantwater festival is held to pray for the god ofwater on July 7 every year.
Tel: 075-741-2016
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: freeTel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial
Household Agency)

bus, get off at Shugakuin-Rikyu-michi
Access City(#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

Enkoji Temple

Access Eizan railway line, Kibuneguchi Sta.
D-5

The Jugyu Garden accommodates Seiryu
Pond and suikinkutsu (a special sound effectusing water in Japanese gardens) which issaid to be the oldest ones in northern Kyoto
city. This temple is popular for colored leaves
and moss in autumn. It preserves Japan’s
oldest wooden boards of printed letters (about
50,000 letters) called Enkoji-ban (Important
Cultural Property).
Tel: 075-781-8025
Entry: ¥500
Open: 9:00-17:00

Kurama Temple

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This mountain-top temple was built in 770, to
pray for the safety of the capital. A special
exhibition hall in the compound features aninteresting series of exhibits on the flora andfauna of the area, which is also well-known
for its excellent cedar-root-covered walking
trail (leading to Kibune).
Tel: 075-741-2003
Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-17:00 from June to Aug.,
9:00-16:00 to enter the Reiho-den)
Entry: ¥200, plus another ¥200 to enter the Reiho-den

Access City bus, get off at Ichijo-sagarimatsu-cho (#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Eizan railway line, Kurama Sta.

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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Northern Area
Daitokuji Temple

B-5

Entsuji Temple

C-4

This temple was completed in 1319. It is oneof the most important Zen temples in Japan.
The Daigaran building, a designated National
Treasure, and other important cultural assets,
were donated to the temple by numerous
important feudal lords. Advanced permission
is needed to visit many of the temples in thecompound.

This temple used to be a villa belonged to Emperor
Gomizuno-o. It was converted to a Buddhist temple and has
been worshipped by the imperial family. The temple hosts a
dry landscape garden which is registered as one of Japan’s
scenic beauty spots. The garden consists of 40 large andsmall rocks surrounded by moss. It is said that Emperor
Gomizuno-o designed location of the rocks. Having Mt. Hiei
on its backdrop, this garden has solemn atmosphere.

Tel: 075-491-0019
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: free (¥400 for Daisen-in, ¥350 for Ryugen-in,¥400 for Zuiho-in, ¥400 for Koryu-in)

Tel: 075-781-1875
Open: 10:00-16:30 (10:00-16:00 from Dec. to Mar.);entry until 30 min. before closing time.
Entry: ¥500, children: ¥300

bus, get off at Daitokuji-mae
Access City(#206, 101 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access (#45, 46 from Kita-oji Sta. on subway Karasuma line),

Kamigamo-jinja Shinto Shrine

Kyoto bus, get off at Entsuji-michi

or 5-min. by taxi from subway Kitayama Sta.

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Jisso-in Temple

A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, thisShinto shrine, covering an area of 664,000
square meters, includes 2 National Treasure and41 shrine buildings all of which are designatedas important national cultural assets. The main
hall was rebuilt in 1863. The Aoi Matsuri festival
procession (May 15) finishes here.
Tel: 075-781-0011
Open: 8:00-17:00 (Nov. - Mar.: 8:30〜)
Entry: freeTel: 075-781-5464
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥500, children: ¥250

Kyoto bus, get off at Iwakura Jissoin
Access (#24,
27 from Kokusaikaikan Sta. on subway Karasuma line).

bus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae
Access City(#4 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kamigamo-shake-machi Town Area

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This temple is also known as Iwakura Jisso-in
Monzeki. The temple ground is home to two
different style gardens. One is a stroll garden
with pond and the other is a dry landscapegarden. This is one of the most popularlocations for both spring and autumn.
Particularly noteworthy is the splendid scenery
when spring fresh green and autumn colored
leaves are reflected on the lacquered black floor.

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Koetsuji Temple

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This quiet residential area, home to thepriests of Kamigamo-jinja Shinto Shrine, islocated on the opposite side of a clear
stream, slightly southeast of the shrine . Eachlarge traditional house, surrounded in a tallearthen wall, has its own bridge. Priests use
the water from the stream for purification
ceremonies. One of the houses, the former
residence of the Nishikibe, is open to public.

This temple started out as a home for theartist Honami Koetsu, built on land donatedto him by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Koetsu was a
genius in calligraphy, pottery and other arts.
The temple has seven different tea rooms, alldesigned differently, and is famous for its
autumn foliage.

bus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae
Access City(#4 from Kyoto Sta.)bus, get off at Takagamine-Genkoan-mae
Access City(#Kita 1, from Kita-oji Sta. on subway Karasuma line.).

Ota-jinja Shinto Shrine

B-4

Ota-jinja Shinto Shrine belongs to Kamigamo-jinja
Shinto Shrine. There is a pond on the east of theshrine hall where thousands of rabbit ear irises
inhabit (Natural Monument). The best time toenjoy blooming irises is from early to mid May.
Irises of Ota-jinja Shrine were famous since the
Heian period as an ancient poem written in thosedays praises beauty of the flower.
Tel: 075-781-0011
Entry: free of charge in the precinct (¥300 during irisseason as support)
Open: 8:00- around 17:00

bus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae
Access City(#4 from Kyoto Sta.)— 22 —

Tel: 075-491-1399
Open: 8:00-17:00, closed Nov. 10 to 13
Entry: ¥300

Genko-an Temple

A-5

This temple, founded in 1694, belongs to Soto Sect of
Buddhism. Ceiling structure was brought from Fushimi
Momoyama Castle and was reconstructed in the temple.
There are blood marks on the ceiling. They are theremains of a battle in 1600 between Ieyasu Tokugawa and
Mitsunari Ishida (the blood marks are of the followers of
Tokugawa who were defeated by Ishida in the battle). The
temple’s round (Window of Enlightenment) and square(Window of Doubt) shaped windows are renowned.
Tel: 075-492-1858
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: \400

bus, get off at Takagamine Genkoan-mae
Access City(#Kita 1, from Kita-oji Sta. on subway Karasuma line).

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The western side of Kyoto, known as Rakusai, has been praised by poets andartists since ancient times, and is home to such famous tourists spots as
Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao, and culturally rich area around Kinkakuji
Temple. There are many famous temples and shrines in the area that dateback to the beginning of Kyoto's history. Arashiyama and Sagano areespecially famous for cherry blossoms and maple leaves.

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Kozanji Temple
Saimyoji Temple

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Omiya-doriJingoji Temple
Koetsuji Temple

TAKAGAMINE
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Mt. Daimonjia Takao Pa

MURASAKINO

Kitaoji-dori
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Prefectural
Kuramaguchi Sta.
Insho-Domoto Museum
RYOANJI
of Fine Arts
Kamigoryo
Ryoanji Temple
ShrineMyorenji Temple
Hirano Shrine
UTANO
SenbonNISHIJIN
Toji-in Temple
ShakadoNinnaji Temple
KITANOImadegawa-dori Imadegawa Sta.
Kitano Tenmangu
RyoanjiSta. Toji-in Sta.
ShrineUtano Sta.
Myoshinji Sta. Kitanohakubaicho Sta.
Omuro Ninnaji
Shunko-in Temple
Kyoto
Sta.
Myoshinji Temple
Imperial
Narutaki Sta.
TAISHOGUNOMUROPalaceJikishi-an Temple

Saga Town Preservation Daikakuji Temple
Toriimoto Center
District
Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
Seiryoji Temple (Shaka-do)
Kanshundo Sagano
Gioji Temple
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Marutamachi Sta.
jinja Sta.
Enmachi Sta.
Tenryuji Temple
Hozu River
Toei
UzumasaMovie
Land
RokuoinKatabiranotsuji Sta.
Torokko
Nijo Castle
Randen Sta.
Daihikaku Temple Arashiyama Arashiyama Saga Sta.
Koryuji Temple
Arisugawa Sta.
Sta.
UZUMASA
Sta.
Uzumasa Koryuji Sta.
Uzumasa Tenjingawa Sta. Nishioji Oike Sta.
Nijojomae Sta. Karasuma Oike Sta.
Togetsu-kyo Bridge
Shigureden
Kaikonoyashiro Sta.
Nijo Sta. Oike-doriRanden Railway
ARASHIYAMA
Hankyu-Arashiyama Sta.
The Museum of Kyoto
Sanjo-dori
Arashiyama Line
Horinji Temple
Nishioji Sanjo
Rokkaku-do Temple
Yamanouchi Sta.
(Saga Kokuzo)
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Kitayama-doriShozan Dyeing andWeaving Gallery
Imamiya Shrine
Daisen-inTemple Kitaoji Sta.
Daitokuji Temple

Senbon-dori

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Arashiyam

KIYOTAKIKINUGASA

KAMIGAMO

Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Linerkway

Ukyo-ku2

Ota-jinja
Shinto Shrine

Kamigamo-jinja
Shinto Shrine

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Nakagyo-ku

Hankyu-Sai-in Sta.

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Matsuo Shrine

Ike Taiga
Museum

Nishikyogoku
Sports Park

Kami-Katsura Sta.

Jizo-in Temple

KATSURASai Sta.

MIBU
Tanbaguchi Sta.

Shimogyo-ku

Nishi Kyogoku Sta.

NISHIKYOGOKU

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Shijo-Omiya Sta.
Mibu Temple

Karasuma Sta.
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Gojo-dori

Gojo
Higashi-Honganji Sta.
TempleNishi-Honganji
TempleUmekoji
Park

Shosei-en
GardenHachijo-dori

JR Kyoto Sta.
Nishioji Sta.

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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Western Area
Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)

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Tenryuji Temple

B-3

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji wasbuilt in 1397 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu
as his retirement villa. The gardens aredesignated as a special national historic andscenic site. The "Sekka-tei" tea house, locatedin the garden, is famous for its staggered
shelves made of bush clover wood, and its
Nanten alcove pillar.

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Tenryuji Temple was established by Shogun Ashikaga
Takauji in 1339 as a Zen temple. The garden,
designated as Japan's first special national historicsite, blends the elegance of an imperial court garden
with that of classic Zen garden design, and borrows
the Kameyama and Arashiyama mountains as amagnificent backdrop.

Tel: 075-461-0013
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥400

Tel: 075-881-1235
Open: 8:30-17:30 (8:30-17:00 from Dec. to Mar.)
Entry: ¥600 (including entry to the main hall, ¥500 for
the garden only)

bus, get off at Kinkakuji-michi (#205, 101 from Kyoto
Access City
Sta.,#59 from Sanjo-Keihan Sta. on the Tozai subway line)

bus, get off at Arashiyama-Tenryuji-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ryoanji Temple (Rock Garden)

D-2

Jojakkoji Temple

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Zen
temple was established in 1450 by Hosokawa
Katsumoto.
Its dry landscape garden,
consisting of 15 large and small rocks on a
bed of white sand spread out over an
east-west rectangular plot, is the most famousof its kind in the world.

B-3

Located on the side of Mt. Ogura, thistemple's twelve-meter high pagoda is a
designated important cultural asset, andcommands a spectacular view. The temple isregarded as one of Kyoto's best maple leafviewing sites.
Tel: 075-861-0435
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥400

Tel: 075-463-2216
Open: 8:00-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Ryoanji-mae
Access City(#59 from Imadegawa Sta. on subway Karasuma line.)

Ninnaji Temple

D-3

bus, get off at Saga-shogakko-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple

Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, Ninnaji Temple was constructed on theorders Emperor Koko at the end of the 9th
century. Its five-storied pagoda, a designatedimportant cultural asset, and the Kon-do Hall,a National Treasure, are prominently featured
in the temple's large enclosure.
Tel: 075-461-1155
Open: 9:00-17:00, to enter the Goten Hall (9:00-16:30
from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥300 for the season of cherry blossom),
Goten Hall ¥500, Reiho-kan ¥500

Tel: 075-861-2221
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Omuro-Ninnaji
Access City(#26 from Kyoto Sta.)

Myoshinji Temple

B-3

The area where this temple is situated was
originally a site where people left the bodies
of people who had no friends or relatives tocremate or bury them. The Sento Kuyo, amemorial ceremony during which 1,000
candles are lit, is held here on August 23 and24, in the temple's graveyard: home to morethan 8,000 graves of unknown people.

Access Kyoto Bus, get off at Toriimoto (#72 from Kyoto Sta.)
D-3

This temple was established in 1342 whenretired Emperor Hanazono converted what
was formerly his detached palace into a Zen
temple. Only three out of the compound's 47
sub-temples are open to the public.

Tel: 075-461-5226
Open: 9:10-16:00 (each of the three sub-temples is different)
Entry: ¥500 (plus ¥500 to enter Taizo-in, ¥400 for
Keishun-in, and ¥300 for Daishin-in)

Daikakuji Temple

B-3

This detached palace, which once belonged
to Emperor Saga, was remodeled into a
temple in 876. Ancient Osawa Pond, locatedeast of the temple, is a miniature copy of Lake
Dongting in China. The temple is one of
Kyoto's most famous moon viewing spots.
The Saga chrysanthemum, a specimen thathas survived for 300 years, is a well-known
autumn attraction.
Tel: 075-871-0071
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥500

Access JR Sagano Line, get off Hanazono Sta.

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Access City bus, get off at Daikakuji (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)— 27 —

Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Western Area
Saga Toriimoto Area

B-3

Katsura Imperial Villa

This famous tourist area stretches from thenorthern base of Mount Ogura to the areaaround the village of Kiyotaki. To the east of
the road leading to Adashino Nenbutsuji
Temple are a series of fine buildings withceramic tile roofs, and to the west of the roadare some excellent, preserved examples ofthatched-roofed farm houses.

D-5

Constructionof
thisworld-famous
architectural and garden masterpiece beganin 1620. Its 56,000 square meter area islandscaped with a series of superbly
designed gardens in which a number ofsimple, yet elegant halls and tea houses arelocated.
Entry to the garden must be
arranged in advance through the Kyoto officeof the Imperial Household Agency.
Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial
Household Agency)

bus, get off at Katsura-rikyu-mae
Access City(#33 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Kyoto Bus, get off at Toriimoto (#72 from Kyoto Sta.)

Jingoji Temple

B-1

Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic Railway)

B-3

Established in 809, the temple's main hall, awooden statue that is a designated National
Treasure, has long been an object ofveneration to prevent illness and disaster.
The temple is home to many ancient
Buddhist masterworks. At the Jizo-in
subtemple, people break ceramic roof tiles in
the hope of preventing misfortune.

This tourist train offers visitors an excellent
chance to appreciate the stunning naturalscenery along the Hozugawa River gorge,
renowned for its cherry blossoms, theglowing green of its new leaves, and its
autumn colors. Many people choose toreturn by boat from Kameoka: an exciting
river-rapid experience.

Tel: 075-861-1769
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥500

Tel: 075-861-7444
Open: Trains operate every day except Dec. 30 to theend of February, and Wednesdays March 1-April 28,
May 6-July 20, Sept. 1-Oct. 14, and Dec. 1-29.
Fare: ¥600 (one way)

Access JR Bus, get off at Takao (from Kyoto Sta.)

Access JR San-in line, Saga-Arashiyama Sta.

Kozanji Temple

B-1

Toei Uzumasa Movie Land

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kozanji
Temple was built in 774. Among its ten
thousand artworks are seven National
Treasures and 1,500 Important Cultural
Assets. The world's oldest tea farm is locatedwithin the temple grounds.
Tel: 075-861-4204
Open: 8:30-17:00
Entry: ¥500 in autumn only; ¥600 for entry to the
Sekisui-in sub-temple

Tel: 075-864-7716
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:30-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)closed: Mid. Jan.
Entry: ¥2,200

Bus, get off at Uzumasa Koryuji-mae
Access Kyoto(#71, 72, 73 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access JR Bus, get off at Togano-o (from Kyoto Sta.)

Rakushisha

B-3

Originally this house was the residence of the
Mukai Kyorai, a dedicated disciple of thefamous haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. The
name comes from an old tale in which amerchant pays in advance to buy all thepersimmons on a certain tree, only to findthem all on the ground the following morning.
Tel: 075-881-1953
Open: 9:00-17:00 (10:00-16:00 from Jan. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥200

bus, get off at Saga Shogakko-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)— 28 —

D-3

This Japanese movie theme park features
various types of open-air sets used in samurai
movies. Some of the studios are still producing
films. Other attractions include a cinema
culture hall featuring exhibits related to thehistory of Japanese movies and film making.
Visitors can also try on and be photographed in
all kinds of traditional costumes.

Gioji Temple

B-3

This temple is one of the sub-temples of
Daikaku-ji Temple. It is said that a Buddhist
monk, Ryochin, a disciple of Honen, established
it. In the Tale of Heike, this is the place where
two women who were loved by Kiyomori Taira(the head of Taira clan) became Buddhist nuns
and lived. Late autumn is the best season tovisit this temple as colored red leaves fallen on
the green moss create magnificent view.
Tel: 075-861-3574
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: ¥300, children: ¥100bus, get off at Saga Shakado-mae
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Tofukuji Temple

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Toji Temple

Connecting Shiga and Nara with Kyoto, the Rakunan area has been settled
since ancient times. The area includes Yamashina and Daigo, easternentrance points to Kyoto, Fushimi which is known for sake brewing, and theremnants of the Momoyama Castle town.

FushimiMomoyama Sta.
Sake Werehouses
in Fushimi
Gekkeikan Okura
Sake Museum
Chushojima Sta.

KintetsuTanbabashi Sta.

Ishida Sta.

Fushimi Momoyama
Athletic Park

Gokonomiya Shrine

Fushimi-Momoyama
Imperial Mausoleum

Momoyamagoryomae Sta.

Kangetsukyo Sta.

Hokaiji Temple(Hino-Yakushi)

Rokujizo Sta.

Momoyama Sta.

Rokujizo Sta.
Rokujizo Sta.
Momoyama
minamiguchi Sta.
KeihanKohata Sta.
Kohata Sta.

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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Southern Area
Tofukuji Temple

C-1

Kanshuji Temple

E-2

This temple was built in 1239. Covering an
area of 200,000 square meters, it is thelargest Zen temple in Kyoto. The wooden
bridge on the grounds is a well-known
location for maple leaf viewing, for which thetemple is nationally famous.

This garden features a fine pond at its center
dotted with large and small stones, which isfamous for its water lillies. In early summer
lotuses, azaleas, wisterias, and Japanese
irises create magnificent scenes around theentire area.

Tel: 075-561-0087
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: free (¥400 each for entry to the Hojo Garden
and Tsuten Bridge, ¥300 for the Reiun-in, ¥300 for theFunda-in, and ¥200 for the Doju-in.)

Access: Tel: 075-571-0048
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥400

bus, get off at Tofukuji (#208 from Kyoto Sta.).
Access CityJR Nara Line, Tofukuji Sta.

Sennyuji Temple

C-1

Access Tozai subway line, Ono Sta.

Zuishin-in Temple

This temple, often called Midera Temple
because of its close relationship with theImperial family, was originally named Hourinji
Temple. A statue of the Kannon said toresemble an image of a Chinese empress,
carved by her husband the emperor, islocated in the main hall.

Tel: 075-571-0025
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: ¥400

Tel: 075-561-1551
Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-16:00, Dec. to Feb. )Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Sennyuji-michi
Access City(#208 from Kyoto Station).

Fushimi Inari Shrine

Access Tozai subway line, Ono Sta.
C-2

The head shrine of more than 40,000 Inarishrines throughout Japan, Fushimi Inari
Shrine is one of the oldest in Kyoto.
Enshrining the god of good harvests andgood business, the shrine is crowded withpeople during the New Year and on the firstday of each month.
Tel: 075-641-7331
Entry: free

F-3

Tel: 075-571-0002
Open: 9:00-17:00 for the Sanpo-in (9:00-16:00, Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥600 for Sanpo-in)— 32 —

A-3

Considered to be a geomantically perfectplace, Jonangu Shrine hosts a special,ancient poem writing party/game twice ayear, in spring and fall. In the game,participants, dressed in full kimono, sit along
a narrow stream. A sake cup is floated down
the stream from one player to another.
Before the cup arrives, the receiving player
must compose a poem.

Access City bus, get off at Jonangu (#19 from Kyoto Sta.).

Built in 874 and designated as a UNESCOWorld Cultural Heritage Site, Daigoji Temple
houses a number of National Treasures andimportant properties, including a five-story
pagoda, the oldest wooden building in Kyoto
Prefecture. The temple is one of the most
famous in the area for cherry blossom
viewing.

Access Tozai subway line, Daigo Sta.

Jonangu Shrine

Tel: 075-623-0846
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: free (¥500 for the garden)

City bus, get off at Inari-taisha-mae
south, from Kyoto Sta.).
Access (#5
JR Nara line, Inari Sta.
Keihan line, Fushimi Inari Sta.

Daigoji Temple

F-2

Zuishin-in Temple contains a number offamous artifacts, many things that once
belonged to the poetess, Ono Komachi. The
temple is also famous for its plum blossoms.
A dance dedicated to Komachi is held here
every year in late March.

Sake Warehouses in Fushimi

B-5

This row of sake warehouses covered inwood at the bottom and plastered white on
the top is a beloved sight in the sake brewing
town of Fushimi. Designated as one of
Kyoto's 100 scenic places, this view from thepromenade along the river is exquisite. In
addition, the area also features such
attractions as the Teradaya ryokan and the
Gekkeikan Okura Museum (all about sake).

bus, get off at Kyobashi (#81 from Kyoto Sta.)
Access City
Keihan line Chushojima Sta.

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Map references on this page are color coordinated.
For each color and the correct map page number,see color code table to the right.

Central
P.8-9 West
East
P.12-13 SouthNorth
P.18-19*Most of museums and cultual facilities are closed during the New Year holiday.

MUSEUM & EXHIBITION
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

E-3

Built in 1928, this museum is housed in an
imposing, very large western-style brickbuilding.
The museum regularly holds
special exhibits of modern and contemporary
art by domestic and international artists. The
museum collection consists of about 1,400
works of modern Japanese art.

Kyoto National Museum

P.24-25
P.30-31

D-5

This red brick museum was built in 1895. It
is a designated Important Cultural Asset. Its
extensive collection is focused on ancient
Oriental art and antiques from both China
and Japan. The garden, featuring a fountainand many statues, is a beautiful place torelax.

Tel: 075-771-4107
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥500 for permanent exhibitions

Tel: 075-525-2473
Open: 9:30-18:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥420 for permanent exhibits

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

bus, get off at Hakubutsukan,Sanjusangen-do-mae
Access City(#206, 208, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Raku Museum

C-2

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

E-3

This stunning modern structure arranges
seven or eight major annual exhibitions formasterpieces by Japanese and international
artists. The museum also has an excellent
permanent collection.

Rakuyaki refers to a special kind ofhand-shaped pottery that is fired at low
temperatures. It is frequently used in the
traditional Japanese tea ceremony. This
museum has a collection of 1,200 pieces
belonging to the Raku Family founded by the
first generation master, Chojiro, 450 years ago.

Tel: 075-761-4111
Open: 9:30-17:00 (open Friday nights, April to
October), closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥420 for permanent exhibits

Tel: 075-414-0304
Open: 10:00-16:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥800-900 (varies depending on the exhibition)

City bus, get off at Horikawa-Nakadachiuri

Access (#9, 50 from Kyoto Sta. )Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

Shigureden

B-4

Shigureden is an amazing interactive museum devoted
to the Ogura Hyakunin Isshu (Ogura Anthology of 100
Poems by 100 Poets). The anthology was compiled in
1235 and it is one of the best known literary works of the
Heian period. This special museum opened in
Arashiyama in January 2006. Visitors can see exquisite
poems displays and try interesting interactive games
using the latest digital technology.
Tel: 075-882-1111
Open: 10:00-17:00 (entry until 16:30), closed on
Mondays (open if Mon. is holiday and closed the next
day instead) and the end and beginning of the year
Entry: ¥500

JR San-in line, Saga Arashiyama Sta.

Access Keifuku Arashiyama line, Arashiyama Sta.

Hosomi Museum

C-3

Home to the art collection started by
Hosomi Kokoan, a prosperous Osakabusinessman. This museum consistsof about 1,000 exceptional pieces
including paintings, carvings, and finehandicrafts, of which twelve are
Important Cultural Properties.
Tel: 075-752-5555
Open: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥1,000

Sen-oku Hakuko Kan(Sumitomo Collection)

F-3

Home to a priceless collection of 600
Chinese bronze works and countlessexamplesofsuperbChinesecalligraphy, this museum was foundedby the Sumitomo family in 1960.
Tel: 075-771-6411
Open: 10:00-17:00, March-June andSept.-Nov., closed on Mondays and holidays
Entry: ¥730

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

bus, get off at Higashitenno-cho
Access City(#5, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Hakusa-sonso Garden

The Nomura Art Museum

Once the residence of the late
19th-century Japanese painter, Kansetsu
Hashimoto, this lovely location is an
excellent place to relax and appreciate awide range of art. In the garden, visitors
can sip green maccha tea and look atnumerous stone statues.

Home to the Nomura family art collection.
This museum has an impressive
collection of more than 1,300 items. The
museum is only open during spring andautumn.

Hankyu Arashiyama line, Arashiyama Sta.

Chado Research Center

Museum of Ikebana

This unique center is devoted to theappreciation of the traditional Japanese
tea ceremony, which continues to play amajor role in keeping many of Japan's
traditional arts alive. Every year, four
major exhibitions are held to demonstratevarious aspects related to tea.

This library and exhibit hall, which opened
in 1976, provides a comprehensive range
of information on Japanese flower
arrangement. Advanced reservation isrequired for entry to this facility.

C-1

Tel: 075-431-6474
Open: 9:30-16:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥500 (¥800 for special events)

Access Karasuma subway line, Kurama-guchi Sta.

D-3

Tel: 075-221-2686
Open: 9:00-16:00, closed on Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays
Entry: free (reservations required)

Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

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Tel: 075-751-0446
Open: 10:00-17:00
Entry: ¥800

bus, get off at Ginkakuji-michi
Access City(#5 from Kyoto Sta.)

F-3

Tel: 075-751-0374
Open: 10:00-16:30, closed on Mondays(closed during summer and winter)
Entry: ¥700

bus, get off at NanzenjiAccess City
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MUSEUM & EXHIBITION
The Museum of Kyoto

D-3

This museum is devoted to providing acomprehensive introduction to the culture
and history of Kyoto. The modern, mainbuilding holds regular major international art
exhibitions, and also houses exhibits related
to Kyoto, and reference rooms.
Tel: 075-222-0888
Open: 10:00-19:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥500 for permanent exhibits

B-3

The Saga Toriimoto area, developed in the
17th century in front of Atago Shrine. Here,visitors can stroll among Japanese traditional
houses with thatched and tiled roofs in a
beautiful, natural setting.
Tel: 075-864-2406
Open: 10:00-16:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: freebus, get off at Saga-shaka-do-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

Domoto Museum

Town Preservation Center

B-1

This private, fine art museum is home to acollection of 2,200 works by Domoto Insho, afamous Japanese painter, who establishedhimself in Kyoto. The collection contains an
excellent body of abstract paintings basedon Buddhist themes.

Horino Memorial Museum

B-3This traditional Japanese home is devoted tothe history of sake brewing and Kyoto
merchant (machiya) culture.

Tel: 075-223-2072
Open: 11:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥300

Tel: 075-463-0007
Open: 9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Ritsumeikan-daigaku-mae
Access City(#50 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta.

Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum

Kawai Kanjiro's House

B-5

Kondo Yuzo Memorial Hall
C-5

This superbly preserved residence
was the home and studio of one ofJapan's most famous modern
ceramic artists, Kawai Kanjiro. Mostof the house interior, including thefurniture, were designed by the artist.

The former home of the renowned
ceramic genius, Kondo Yuzo, a living
National Treasure, this fine facility
includes a collection of his work, anda replica of his workshop (completewith the tools that he used).

Tel: 075-561-3585
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥900

Tel: 075-561-2917
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays
Entry: ¥500

bus, get off at Gojo-zaka
Access City(#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)bus, get off at Gojo-zaka
Access City(#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

The Jotenkaku Museum

Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum

Shokokuji Temple is one of Kyoto's
oldest and most important Zen temples.
Its collection includes numerous
treasures from the Golden and Silver
pavilions, including four National
Treasures, and 111 Important Cultural
Properties.

The Kiyomizu Sannenzaka Museum
is the first museum in Japan todisplay a permanent collection of
metalwork,
cloisonné,
maki-elacquerware and Kyoto Satsuma ware
artworks from the late Edo to the early
Meiji period (17-19th century).

Tel: 075-241-0423
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed irregularly andduring the New Year's holiday
Entry: ¥800

Tel: 075-532-4270
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays & Tuesdays
Entry: ¥500

A-1

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

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Tel: 075-623-2056
Open: 9:30-16:30
Entry: ¥300

bus, get off at Chushojima
Access City(#81 from Kyoto Sta.)

C-4bus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi
Access City(#100, 206 from Kyoto Sta.)

B-5

Gekkeikan Sake Company, Ltd. is one of
Kyoto's oldest sake brewers. This museum
has exhibits related to sake brewing andsuperb visual displays. Sake tasting andsouvenir shopping are also possible here.

Kyoto International Manga Museum

D-3

Opened in 2006 as Japan’s first comprehensive
cultural domestic and international manga
museum. From old comic magazines and rental
books after the war to valuable historical materials
and the latest manga books, about 300,000
manga related items are collected. Visitors canread manga on the shelves (200 meters long “Wallof Manga”) freely even in the outside lawn area.

Tel: 075-254-7414
Open: 10:00-18:00 (entry until17:30)
Closed: Wed., occasionally closed for maintenance,
and around New Year
Entry: Adult: ¥800, junior high school & high school
student: ¥300, elementary school student: ¥100

Access Karasuma and Tozai subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

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EXPERIENCING KYOTO
What makes your travel experience even more special is to “experience”
new things.
To learn about Japan more deeply and come across some new interests,
why not discover and experience as much as you can while you are in
Kyoto?
■ Kiyomizu Ceramic Glazing■ Yuzen Dyeing

This style of pottery glazing anddesign was developed in the
Kiyomizu area. Its excellent designs
and various techniques are famousthroughout the world.

A colorful design and dyeing process
inspired by seasonal and natural
motifs, yuzen dyeing plays animportant role in traditional kimono
and obi production.

■ Nishijin Brocade■ Kyoto Fans

This gorgeous silk fabric weaving
process, developed in Kyoto’s
Nishijin weaving district, is known for
its delicate patterns.

Beautifully crafted and delicately
decorated, Kyoto fans have a long
history as a distinctive symbol ofrefinement that continues eventoday.

■ Japanese Sweet Making■ Kyo Braided CordJapanese sweets made in Kyoto areparticularly delicate. They have beendeveloped with tea ceremony culture
and detailed appearances reflect beautyof Japanese season and tradition.

Braided cords have been in use inJapan since the seventh century.
Today, these finely braided andcolored cords are still in wide use totie obi (kimono sashes).

■ Cloisonne■ Kyo Buddhist Altars and Fittings

Mainly used for accessories,
cloisonne is a special decoration
process whereby metal surfaces arepatterned with enamel glazes.

As the heart of Buddhist culture formost of Japanese history, Kyoto is
the center of production of thenation’s finest handmade altars andfittings.

■ Zazen (Zen Meditation)■ Bicycle Rental Service

Kyoto is one of the world’s leading
centers for Zen meditation practice.
The city has many important
temples and monasteries.

Kyoto is an ideal size for bike
exploration. Enjoy Kyoto by bicycle
which is also economical andecological.

■ Kimono Dressing■ Tea Ceremony

Many places offer rental service anddress-up experience of valuable art
kimono, casual yukata and evengorgeous juni hitoe in Kyoto.

Hospitality for the guests andserenity of spirit, so called "wabisabi", is highly respected in theprocess of tea ceremony.

■ Cultural Experience
A variety of form of Japanese culture
have nurtured in the long history.
One of the places to experience
Kyoto’s unique cultures is a machiya
townhouse.

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Kotobuki Toushun

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Located within the Kiyomizu-yaki pottery complex,
Kotobuki Toushun is a well-known place for the
study of the Kiyomizu-yaki tradition. The facility
offers visitors a chance to see how this kind of
pottery is made, as well as experience the design
process themselves.
Add: 7-2 Kawata, Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi, Yamashina-ku Tel: 075-581-7195
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Sundays, and holidays
Dec.-Feb.

bus, get off at Kawata (#29 from
Access City
Yamashina Sta., Tozai subway line)■ Yuzen Dyeing

Marumasu Nishimura-ya

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For more than 90 years, this family-run yuzen(stencil) studio has been producing fine
Kyoto textiles. Visitors can gain hands-on
experience making their own handkerchiefs,
table runners T-shirts and more.
Add: 457 Tsuboya-cho, Ogawa-dori, Oike sagaru,
Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-211-3273
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New Yearholidays

Access Tozai subway line, Nijo Sta.

■ Tea Ceremony

Fukujuen Kyoto Flagship Store

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Established in 1790, Fukujuen is one of the mostprestigious Uji green tea shops in Kyoto. On the
4th floor, “Kyo-no-chaan,” visitors can experience
the traditional Japanese tea ceremony both in aclassical tea ceremony room and table-style.
Original tea utensils are also available forpurchase on the 5th floor, “Kyo-no-chagu”.
Add: Shijo-dori, Tominokoji-kado, Shimogyo-ku
Tel: 075-221-6174 (direct to the 4F)
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-19:00 (enter by 18:00); After Feb. 1, 2014:
11:00-19:00

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

■ Nishijin Brocade

Nishijin Textile Center

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This large, impressive facility functions as the
public aspect of the Nishijin weaving district,Japan's largest textile "town". Here visitors
can see weaving demonstrations, kimono
shows, and make things (a table runner).
Add: Horikawa-dori, Imadegawa-minami-iru,
Kamigyo-ku Tel: 075-451-9231
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed during the New Yearholidays

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

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E X P E R I E N C I N G KYOTO■ Kyoto Fans

■ Kyo Braided Cord

Kyosen-do

A-5

Adachi Kumihimo Gallery

At this comprehensive facility visitors canlearn all about traditional fan-making
processes. In one corner visitors can also
make their own fan, which is then finishedand mailed to them (about one month later).
Add: Higashinotoin-dori, Shomen-agaru,
Shimogyo-ku
Tel: 075-371-4151
Reservations: required
Open: 9:00-17:00 (closed during lunch), closed on the
2nd weekend of every month, and during the New
Year holidays

Add: Demizu-dori, Karasuma-nishi-iru, Kamigyo-ku
Tel: 075-432-4113
Reservations: required
Open: 9:00-16:00 (except during lunch), closed on
weekends and holidays

Access Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta.

Access Kyoto Sta., JR and the Karasuma subway line

■ Yuzen Dyeing

Fureai-kan (Kyoto Musuem of Traditional Crafts)

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This unique facility has a library of books andreference materials on Japanese cord
braiding. One-day courses in cord braiding(sash bands and hair accessories) are
offered. Large groups wishing to study will
be accomodated at any time.

■ Cloisonne / Damascene / Wood Brock prints
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Kyoto Handicraft Center

Situated on the basement of the Miyako
Messe, the Fureai-kan was set up as apreservation and display center for all of
Kyoto's remaining 73 living craft traditions.

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This center was jointly established by Kyoto's
traditional handicraft manufacturers. The
center sells traditional crafts such as Kyoto
dolls, fans, pottery and porcelain, dyed andwoven crafts, damascene. The center alsofunctions as a popular tax free shop forforeign tourists. Tourists can also, throughhands-on experiences, learn about making
cloisonne, wood block prints, and dolls.

Add: B1F Kyoto Kangyokan Hall (Miyako Messe), 9-1
Okazaki, Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku
Tel: 075-762-2670
Open: 9:00-17:00 (closed on Aug. 20, 21 and during
the New Year holidays)

Tel: 075-761-8001 Open: 11:00-18:00 (closed on
during the New Year holidays)

bus, get off at Kumano-jinja-mae
Access City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.) .

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

■ Kyo Buddhist Altars and Fittings

Kobori Kyo Buddhist Altar Fittings Kobo

■ Zazen (Zen Meditation)
F-5

Daisen-in Temple in Daitokuji Temple Complex

This studio features a library and gallery
devoted to Kyoto Buddhist altar fittings, andexhibits on traditional altar manufacturing
processes, tools and materials.

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Daisen-in Temple is one of the sub-temples of Daitokuji Temple
complex. The gardens are designated as Japan’s historic sites
and special scenic beauty spots. The Shoin garden is one of
the best examples of dry landscape garden from the
Muromachi period. A waterfall running from the mountain anddynamic water flow to the ocean are represented by whitesand. Zazen meditation is available in the evening of Saturdays
and Sundays (reservations required).

Add: 88 Nishinoya-dodo-cho, Yamashina-ku
Tel: 075-341-4121
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-16:00 (except lunch time), closed on
Mondays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays
Accompanied by an interpreter is necessary.
The visit will take 90-120 min. (with interpretation).

Add: 54-1 Murasakino Daitokuji-cho, Kita-ku
Tel: 075-491-8346 Fee: ¥400 (¥1,000 for zazen meditation)
Open: Mar.-Nov. 9:00-17:00 (zazen meditation: 17:00-18:00
on Sat. & Sun.), Dec.-Feb. 9:00-16:30 (zazen meditation:
16:30-17:30 on Sat. & Sun.)bus, get off at Ibanoue-cho (#29 from
Access City
Yamashina Sta., on the Tozai subway line )Access City bus, get off at Daitokuji-mae (#206 from Kyoto Sta.)■ Japanese Sweet Making■ Zazen (Zen Meditation)

Kanshundo Main Shop

D-4 B-3

Visitors can try their hand at making Japanese
sweets. Their experienced staffs will teachyou slowly and gently. The sweet and green
tea will be served after the experience.
Venue: 1) Higashiyama (Tel: 075-561-1318),
2) Sagano in Arashiyama (Tel: 075-861-5488)
Fee: ¥2,000
Reservations: required; accepted from groups of 2 ormore.

1) City bus, get off at Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-mae

from Kyoto Sta.),
Access 2) (#100
City bus, get off at Saga Shakado-mae(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)— 40 —

Taizo-in Temple in Myoshinji Temple Complex

A-2

Taizo-in Temple offers several special Japanesecultural programs for foreign visitors such as zazen
meditation and calligraphy. Shojin Zen vegetarian
cuisine and garden tour are also available (content
depends on each plan; reservations required).
Join one of these plans and make your visit to
Kyoto unforgettable.
Add: 35 Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku
Tel: 075-463-2855
Reservations: required per plan
Time required and fee: depending on the plan;enquire directly

Access JR Sagano Line, get off Hanazono Sta.

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E X P E R I E N C I N G KYOTO■ Cultural Experience■ Nishijin Brocade

TondayaC-2

Orinasu-kan

Visitors can experience traditional life culture of in
Nishijin, Kyoto in a classical machiya townhouse.
The house itself is a valuable cultural asset whichtells people Kyoto’s history and culture that people
have succeeded for many generations. In Kyoto,
everyday life is a form of art and culture. Tondaya
offers this special experience for anyone visitors.

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Orinasu-kan is a museum and experience studio featuring
one of Kyoto’s best traditional crafts, Nishijin textile. Using
traditional machiya structure, which used to be a Nishijin
textile manufacturing factory, the elegant world of Nishijin
textile is here including hand-woven textiles from all around
Japan, noh theatre costumes and traditional clothing.

Add.: Omiya-dori Ichijo-agaru, Kamigyo-ku
Tel: 075-432-6701 Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-17:00 (reservation accepted during this period)
Fee: Basic plan (¥2,100): machiya visit and lecture.
Many other plans are available.

Add.: 693 Daikoku-cho, Jofukuji-doriKamidachiuri-agaru, Kamigyo-ku
Tel: 075-431-0020 Entry: ¥500, student: ¥350
Open: 10:00-16:00 (Tues.-Sun.)
Closed: Mon. & end/beginning of the year
Hand weaving experience: reservations required,
Tues.-Sat.; from 10:00 and 13:00 (about 3 hours); ¥5,000

bus, get off at Imadegawa Omiya
Access City(#201 from Shijo Kawaramachi)bus, get off at Imadegawa Jofukuji
Access City(#201 from Shijo Kawaramachi)■ Kimono Dressing

Heian Costume Experience Studio■ Bicycle Rental Service
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Kyoto Cycling Tour Project

Visitors can try and experience authentic Heian-period
costumes including gorgeous juni-hitoe reproduced as close
to as real costumes from 1200 years ago. Wear juni-hitoe
and feel noble like a true imperial family member and havetheir staffs take photos of you. Visitors can go outside withthe costume and enjoy exploring the Imperial palace garden.
Only two groups a day (in the morning and afternoon) are
accepted, so people can fully enjoy special experience.
Add.: Nijo-dori Takakura-nishi-iru, Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-255-1028 Reservations: required
Open: 9:30 and 13:30 (limited 2 groups a day; 8 people
maximum in one group)
Fee: from ¥10,000/person (depend on the plan)

Tel: 075-354-3636 Open: 9:00-19:00
Fee: Standard: from ¥1,000 (1 day rental),
cycling tour: from ¥3,900

Access JR Kyoto Sta.

Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

■ Cultural Experience

WAK JAPAN "Waku Waku Kan"

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Kyoto Cycling Tour Project is a rental bicycle
shop that is conveniently located only a
5-min. walk from the central exit of Kyoto
Station. Their bicycles are very stylish andcomfortable so that people can enjoy longride in the city. Not only simple bicycle rental
service but also they offer original cycling
tours including Kyoto’s must-see spots andhidden places on the back lanes.

■ Tea Ceremony / Kyomai Dance
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Gion CornerE-4

At traditional Machiya house in the city center, you
can experience various kinds of Japanese Culture.
We have tea ceremony, flower arrangement, Koto
playing, Kimono wearing, calligraphy, home cooking,Origami, Sake tasting, Taiko playing, martial artsand more. We also offer exclusive home-visit
programs which include transfer between your hotel
and the private home.

Gion Corner offers tourists an introduction to various
forms traditional Japanese arts and entertainment. In
the professionally produced one-hour program, visitors
can quickly see such arts as tea ceremony, koto(Japanese harp), flower arrangement, gagaku (ancient
court music and dance), kyogen comedy, kyomai dance
performed by apprentice geisha, bunraku puppetry.
Gion Corner is especially popular with foreign visitors.

Add.: 761 Takakura-dori Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-212-9993
Reservations: required
Open: 9:30-18:30 Fee: from ¥3,500 (depend on the plan)

Tel: 075-561-1119
Regular Performance: everyday between Mar. 1-Nov.
30: from 19:00 and 20:00(two performances a day), closed on Aug. 16

Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206 from Kyoto Sta.)■ Kimono Dressing

International Friendship KYOGOKORO■ Zazen (Zen Meditation)
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Visitors can try traditional Japanese kimono
costume. Feel free to enjoy exploring Kyoto
in kimono as their staff will deliver thebaggage to accommodation. On-site kimono
dressing service is also available (dependingon the plan). Strolling in Kyoto in kimoto will
be an unforgettable experience.
Add.: 457-2 Tsuboya-cho, Ogawa-dori Oike-sagaru,
Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-211-8003 Reservations: required (by phoneor E-mail info@kyo-gokoro.com)
Open: 10:00-17:00 (closed on Sun.)
Fee: ¥3,500, ¥4,500, ¥5,000 (enquire directly for details)

Shunko-in Temple in Myoshinji Temple Complex

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Shunko-in Temple offers Zen meditation classes
in English. These classes focus on how toincorporate Zen philosophy into everyday life.
Meditation classes are followed by a temple
tour, which highlights the temple’s artistic andcultural artifacts.
Add.: 42 Hanazono Myoshinji-cho, Ukyo-ku
Tel: 075-462-5488
Reservations: None required, but please checkavailability on the website (http://www.shunkoin.com)
Fee: Zen meditation and temple tour: ¥2,000 (90 min.)Access Tozai subway line, Nijojo-mae Sta.

Access JR Sagano Line, get off Hanazono Sta.

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Kyoto Area Walking
Historical, traditional Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines,
countless living, cultural traditions, fascinating architecture and abundant
greenery. Blessed with four distinct seasons, Kyoto is special all year
round. Encounter a world of wonderful people and traditional living, explore
Kyoto.

JR Tokaido Main Line

Kujo-dori

Kawaramachi-doriToji-doriToji Sta.

Takeda Kaido

Shinmachi-doriToji Temple

Kinki Nippon Railway
Kyoto Line
Aburanokoji-doriKanchi-in
TempleToji-dori

Muromachi-dori
Kyoto City
Subway Karasuma Line

JR Kyoto Sta.

Hachijo-doriKujo Sta.

Toji Temple – (15 min.) – Umekoji Park – (20 min.) –Nishi Honganji Temple – (10 min.) – Higashi
Honganji Temple – (2min.) – Shoseien Garden – (5min.) – Kyoto Station Building

egaw

a-do

-dori

Hakusa-sonsou
GardenMt. Yoshida

Nanzenji Temple – (3 min.) – Eikan-do
Temple – (5 min.) – Tetsugakunomichi(Path of Philosophy) – (40 min.) –Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Ginkakuji-michiri

Shinnyo-do Temple

riwa
Shiraka

Shiokoji-dori

Kyoto Sta. Building

Mibu-doriSenbon-dori

Kyoto Tower

Shoseien
GardenWalkingnorthon
Omiyadori from Toji
Temple, one reaches thegreen
expanseofwonderfully landscaped
Umekoji Park. In the park,in addition to the Umekoji
Steam
Locomotive
Museum, there is a finerestaurant overlooking apond. From here, thewalk continues to Nishi
Honganji Temple andHigashi Honganji Temple,
both major sites ofhistorical and culturalinterest. The last spot on
the walk is Kyoto Station,a modern edifice full of
shopping and relaxation
options.

hig
ata
nido

JapaneseKizuyabashi-doristyle
Garden Umekoji Park

HigashiHonganji
TempleImadHighlights

Ginkakuji
TempleHonen-inTempleAnrakujiTempleShis

Omiya-dori

Koshoji
TempleShinmachi-doriDaimon-doriMibu-dori

Shichijo-dori

Umekoji
Steam Locomotive
Preservation Hall

Shinsenbon-doriTempleShomen-dorisugaku-no-m
Tet
ich
i

Umekoji Shinsenbon-dori-dori

Hanayacho-dori Nishi Honganji

Nishi Kiyamachi-doriNanzenji Temple—Eikan-do Temple—Tetsugakunomichi (Path of Philosophy)—Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Karasuma-doriHigashinoto-in-doriNanzenji Temple Area Walking Course

Toji Temple—Umekoji Park—Nishi Honganji Temple—Higashi Honganji Temple—Shoseien Garden—Kyoto Station Building
Horikawa-doriAburanokoji-doriHigashi nakasuji-dori
Nishinoto-in-dori

Kyoto Station Area Walking Course

Konkai Komyoji Temple(Kurodani)

ReikanjiTempleHighlights

SHISHIGATANI

Okazaki Shrine
Sen-oku
Hakuko kan

This walk starts from the main gateof Nanzenji Temple. A little further
up the road lies Eikan-do Temple,
famous for its autumn leaves.
From
Eikan-do,followtheworld-famous two-kilometer Path ofPhilosophy up to Ginkakuji Temple,
one of Kyoto's most popular
attractions.

OKAZAKI
Eikan-do Temple

Nanzenji Temple

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Area Walking Course

Ohara Kurama Hiking Course

Kiyomizu-dera Temple—Sannenzaka—Ninenzaka—Ishibekoji—Maruyama Park
—Chion-in Temple—Shoren-in Temple

Ohara—Jakko-in Temple—Ebumi Pass—Shizuhara—Yakkozaka—Kurama

Hanamiko
ji-dori

Shoren-in Temple
Shinmoni-d

ori

zen-dori
Shinbashidori

Chion-in Temple

Jin
g

um

ich

GION

Kiyomizu-dera Temple – (2 min.) –Sannenzaka – (3 min.) – Ninenzaka – (5min.) – Ishibekoji – (10min.) – Maruyama
Park – (5 min.) – Chion-in Temple – (3 min.)– Shoren-in Temple

Shijo-dori

Maruyama Park

Yasaka Jinja
ShrineKodaiji Temple

Ishibekoji

Higashiyama
Yasui

Kiyomizumichi Yasaka Pagoda
Matsubaradori

Ninenzaka

ji-dori

KiyHigashio

om

izu

za

ka

Sanenzakaori
a-d
zak Kiyomizushinmichi-doriGojozaka Gojo

Kyoto Ceramics Center

KibuneShrineKURAMA

Mt.Kurama
Kurama Temple

Kiyomizu-dera
TempleThis walk starts at the amazing
Kiyomizu-dera Temple complex.
From the temple walk down adescending series of narrow
laneways full of pottery shops,
cafes and restaurants. The paththen leads into the Maruyama Park,and on to the large compouns ofChion-in Temple and Shoren-in
Temple, full of treasures and— 44 —

Shorin-in
Hosen-in Temple
TempleJikko-in Temple
Sanzen-inTempleJakko-in Temple

513▲

Yakkozaka
Yuki Shrine Kurama Sta.

Highlights
Yasui Kitamon-doriHighlights

373▲

Mt.Konpira

SHIZUHARA

OHARA

Ebumi Shrine

Ebumi Pass
Kibuneguchi Sta.

Ninose Sta.

Ohara – (20 min.) – Jakko-in Temple – (60 min.) –Ebumi Pass – (25 min.) – Shizuhara – (30 min.) –Yakkozaka – (20 min.) – Kurama— 45 —

This walk begins on thewest side of thehistorical village of
Ohara.
From theserene silence ofJakko-inTemple, enter
the mountains, passing
in front of Ebumi
Shrine, and walk overthe Ebumi Ridge to thevillage of Shizuhara.
From here the pathleads over anotherridge to the old villageof Kurama wherevisitors can relax in an
outdoor hot spa, shop
for vegetable pickle
delicacies or simply
marvel at the greeneryand fresh air.

Kyoto Area Walking

Kinkakuji Temple Area Walking Course

Fushimi Inari Shrine Area Walking Course

Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)—Ryoanji Temple—Ninnaji Temple—
Myoshinji Temple

Sennyuji Temple—Tofukuji Temple—Ohashi-ke Family Garden —Fushimi Inari Shrine

Highlights

Ryoanji Temple

Toji-in Temple Hirano Shrine
Kitano Tenmangu
ShrineNinnaji Temple
Keifuku Railway Kitanohakubaicho
Kitano Line
Ryoanjimichi Sta.
Sta.
wa
Toji-in Sta.
ega

Myoshinji
TempleTorin-in Temple

Narabigaoka hill
Taizo-inTempleDaishin-in
TempleMarutamach
i-dori
JR San-i
n Main (Sagano Line)

Nishioji-doriHanazono Sta.

Myoshinjimichi-doridIma rido

Tenjin River

Kaikonoyashiro Shrine

Sennyuji Temple – (15 min.) – Tofukuji
Temple – (15 min.) – Ohashike Family
Garden – (2 min.) – Fushimi Inari Shrine

Tofukuji Temple

Funda-inTempleHighlights
This course begins at Tofukuji
Temple, which has two finegardens and several massive
ancient wooden structures, andleads up to the secluded stillness
of Sennyuji Temple. From here
the visitor passes by the Ohashi
Family Garden, built by one ofJapan'sleading
moderngardeners, to the mysterious andextensive Fushimi Inari Shrinecomplex, with its countless orange
torii gates and upwardly wending
mountain paths.

Tobakaido Sta.

Ohashi-ke Family Garden

Inari Sta.

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Mt.Inari

Arashiyama • Sagano Area Walking Course

Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion Area Night Walking Course

Togetsukyo Bridge—Tenryuji Temple—Nonomiya Shrine—Jojakkoji Temple—
Gioji Temple—Seiryoji Temple—Daikakuji Temple

Pontocho—Gion/Shinbashi—Yasaka Jinja Shrine—Gion CornerHighlights

TenryujiTempleKatsura River

KeifukuArashiyama
Sta.
Togetsukyo
Bridge— 46 —-dori
Higashioji

dori

Shirakawaki

ta-doriShinmonzen-dori
Shinbashi-do

riShijo-doriShijo Sta.

i

TorokkoArashiyama
Sta.

Torokko
Saga Sta.

ikoji-dor

Daihikaku Temple

Nonomiya
ShrineHigashiyama Sta.

Wakamatsu-dori

Furumonzen-

Hanam

Saga-Arashiyama Sta.

Jojakkoji Temple
Ro
Sagmant
ano ic Tr
Lin aine

Sanjo Sta.

Rakushisha

Sanjo Keihan Sta. Sanjo-dori

Nawate-dori

Gioji Temple

This route begins at the Togetsukyo
Bridge, which looks out over the Oi
River and the Arashiyama mountains
in the background. From here strolls
through a finely preserved area to thenorthern gate of the fantastic Tenryuji
Temple compound, with its impressive
gardens. After this the path goes onpast a number of humble cottages,
stone Buddhas, interesting temples
and shrines, ending finally at Daikakuji
Temple. Some people may prefer todo this route by bicycle (which can berented just north of the Togetsukyo
Bridge).

Niomon-doriPontocho-dori

Seiryoji Temple(Shaka-do)

Nison-in Temple

Kawabata-dori

Togetsukyo Bridge – (5 min.) – Tenryuji
Temple – (3 min.) – Nonomiya Shrine - (7min.) – Jojakkoji Temple – (10 min.) – Gioji
Temple – (10 min.) –Seiryoji Temple – (10min.) – Daikakuji Temple

Daikakuji Temple

Kiyamachi-dori

116▲

Ichijo-dori

Keishun-in
Myoshinji Sta. Temple

Tenjin-doriOmuro Sta.

This course follows the historical
Kinukake-no-michi road, startingfrom the world-famous precinctsof the Golden Pavilion. Borderedwith red Japanese pines, the pathleads to the much photographed
Zen stone and raked gravel
garden at Ryoanji Temple.
Following the base of the forested
hills, the path leads on to Ninnaji
Temple, popular in spring for its
late-blooming cherry trees. The
final stop is the giant Zen
compound of Myoshinji Temple,
which contains 47 smaller
sub-temples.

SennyujiTempleKeihan Railway
Main Line
Honmachi-dori

KinkakujimaeWara Tenjin
ShrineJR Nara Line

Kinkakuji Temple

Tofukuji Sta.

Kinkakuji Temple – (20 min.) – Ryoanji
Temple – (15 min.) – Ninnaji Temple – (10min.) – Myoshinji Temple

Yasaka Jinja
ShrineGion Corner

Pontocho – (15 min.) – Gion/Shinbashi –(10 min.) –Yasaka Jinja Shrine – (15 min.) –Gion CornerHighlights
This route leads along the narrow
Pontocho laneway, with its oldwooden-fronted restaurants andtea houses, and then across the
river
on
Shijo
to
the
Gion/Shinbashi area. This walk is
especially recommended in theevening, when one will most likely
see several women in kimono andperhaps even a geisha hurrying
by. The path continues to Yasaka
Shrine, and then on to Gion
Corner, where visitors canexperience a number of different
traditional art performances.

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