Tourist Guidebook

Kyoto
Convention
BureauNTA promises prompt, efficient,worry-free service
We invite you to take advantageof the following services
Conventions, Events, Trade shows— Travel and Accommodations— Related Tours— Planning and Management Assistance

KYOTO SALES OFFICE

Event & Convention Dept.

2F of Nissei Shijo Yanaginobanba Bldg., Shijo-dori,
Yanaginobanba-nishi-iru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto 600-8006 JAPAN
Phone: 075-223-2514 Fax: 075-213-2237

Event & Convention Technology
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関西イベント・コンベンション支店
大阪市中央区今橋２-４-１０
大広今橋ビル３階

京都支店
京都市中京区河原町通三条上ル
近畿日本ツーリスト河原町ビル４階

TEL. 06-6202-0224 FAX. 06-6202-7921

TEL. 075-221-7401 FAX. 075-223-5192

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UNESCO World Cuitural Heritage Site
All information contained in this book is based on data as of Feb. 1,
2008 and is subject to change without notice.

Kibune Shrine

A brief over viewof the city

KuramaKibuneguchi
NinoseSanzen-inTemple

Ichihara
Nikenjaya
Kyoto Seika University

Northern Area

Kino

IwakuraHachiman-mae
Yase-yuen Sta.

Kokusaikaikan
Miyake Hachiman
Takaragaike

Kamigamo
ShrineKozanji Temple

Kitayama-dori

Kitayama

Kitaoji-dori

Central Area

Higashioji-doriKawabata-doriGinkakuji
TempleHigashiyama

Sanjo Keihan

Kawaramachi-dori

Kawaramachi

Kyoto

Yasaka Jinja
ShrineMisasagi
Yamashina

Kiyomizu-dera
Templeo Main Line

Shichijo JR Tokaid

JR SHINKA

NSEN

Higashino

TofukujiTempleob
Tobakaido

Nagitsuji

Jujo

Jujo

Fujinomori
mo

ROUTE NO.1

Shin Aburano-Koji-dori

Takeda

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Southern
Area

Sumizome
FushimiM EI S H I

P
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Daigo

Daigo
TempleJR Fujinomori

IshidaTanbabashi

Fushimi momoyama
Chushojima

JR Nara Line
Kintetsu
suTanbabashi
Rokujizo
Momoyama
Rokujizo
goryo
Momoyamagoryo-mae
Momoyama-minami-guchi
Kangetsukyo

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Ono

Nara-Kaido

Fushimishi Inari
Inari
Fukakusa
ku*Sotokanjosen

Kamitobaguchi
KuinabashibaKuzebashi-dori
Mukomachi
o

Keage

Gojo

JR Keihan
Tofukuji Tofukuji
Kujo

Keihan Railway Main Line
ROU
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O.24

Jujo-dori (Toba-dori)

Kintetsu Railway
Kyoto Line

Kujo-dori

Eastern
Area

Heian Jingu
Shrine

Shijo

Kyoto
Toji

Otesuji-dori—4—Mototanaka
Demachiyanagi

Sanjo Subway Tozai Line

Nishihonganjiga
TempleToji Temple
Te

Chayama

Shimogamo
ShrineMarutamachi

Gojo

Shugakuin
Imperial Villa

Ichijoji

Kyoto
Shiyakushomae

Karasuma

Shijo

Omiya
Shijo-omiya

Omiya-dori

Nishioji-dori

NishiojineLineSubway Karasuma
Karasuma
Oike

dori

Sai

Saiin

Yamanouchi

Tenjingawa-doriHankyu Railway Kyoto Line

Nishi-Muko

Nijo Sanjo-

Gojo-dori

Shichijo-doriHigashi-Muko

Oike-dori

Shijo-doriKami-Katsura

Rakusai-guchi

Nijo
CastleNijo

Tanbaguchi

KatsuraImperial Villa

Marutamachi

Nijojomaerashiyama Line

Nishikyogoku

KatsuraSenbon-dori

EnmachiUzumasa
Tenjingawa

Hanazono

Kaikonoyashiro

Uzumasa Koryuji

Nishioji Sanjo
Nishioji Oike
Kitanohakubaicho
aic

Marutamachi-doriHorikawa-dori

Imadegawa-doriToji-inMyoshinji

Ryoanji

Omuro Ninnaji

Utano

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Railw
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MatsuoSaihoji TemplenImadegawailway K no Line
it aRa

NarutakiTokiwaKatabiranotsuji

ArisugawaKurumazaki-jinja

Randen Saga

RokuoinArashiyama

Uzumasa

Saga-Arashiyama
Arashiyama

TenryujiTempleJR Sanin
Main Line

RandeNinnaji Temple

Syugakuin

Shirakawa-dori

Kuramaguchi

Ryoanji Temple

karasuma-dori

Kinkakuji
TempleKyoto Imperial Palace

KitaojiWestern Area

Matsugasaki

City transportation map

Kamigamo
ShrineKokusaikaikan

Kitayama-dori
Kyoto
Botanical
GardenKitaoji
Bus Terminal

Daitokuji
TempleKinkakuji
Temple

Kyoto
Imperial
PalaceHorikawaMarutamachi

KarasumaMarutamachi

Marutamachi-dori
Nishioji OikeJR
Sagano Line

Uzumasa
Tenjingawa

Karasuma
Oike
Oike-dori

Nijo Castle

Nijo

Nijojo-mae

KawaramachiMarutamachi

NishiojiShijo

ShijoOmiya

ShijoHorikawa

Shijo-dori

Sanjo Keihan

Shijo

ky

Han

Gojo-dori
NishiojiShichijo

Omiya-dori

Shichijo-dori

Nishihonganji
Templeo LineJR Tokaid

Shijo
Karasuma

Shijo
Kawaramachi

HigashihonganjiTempleGojo
Shichijo
Karasuma

Gojo

Shichijo

Gion
Kawabata-dori

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Kujo-Omiya
Kujo-Shako

Kujo

SubwayCity

Bu

NanzenjiTempleKeage

Kiyomizu-dera
TempleGojozaka

HigashiyamaShichijo

Kuinabashi

TofukujiTemple(from Kyoto Station)

No. 5
No. 9
No. 26
No. 28
No. 50No. 100
No. 101
No. 205
No. 206
No. 208(from Sanjo Keihan)

No. 11
No. 12
No. 59(from Kinrin-shako-mae)

No. 102(Loop)

No. 203No. 204
No. 207

Takedas(from Kitaoji Bus Terminal)
Subway—6—

Higashi-Tennocho

Yasaka Jinja
ShrineKeihan Railway

Jujo

Kyoto Trade
Fair Center

Ginkakuji
TempleGinkakuji-michi

Higashiyama

Tofukuji

Kintetsu Railway

Jujo-dori

Shisendo
TempleKumanoJinja-mae

Sanjusangendo
TempleShiokoji-doriKujo-doriyKinrinshako-mae

KyotoToji Temple

nsen
JR Shinkawa

Chion-inTempleKawaramachi-dori

Nishioji-dori

way

R
an

Heian Jingu
ShrineShijo
Matsuo Shrine

Eiz

Marutamachi
Kyoto
Shiyakusho-mae

Sanjo-dori
Toei
Uzumasa
Eigamura

TakanoHigashioji-doriRanden Railway
Arashiyama Line

SenbonMarutamachi

RakuhokuKoko-mae

Sanjo

Randen Railway
Keifuku
Kitano Line

Koryuji
TempleSenbon-dori

NishinokyoEnmachi

Myoshinji
TempleShugakuin
Imperial Villa

Shimogamo
ShrineKuramaguchi
Kawaramachi- Demachiyanagi
ImadegawaImadegawaHyakumanben

Imadegawa-dori

Daikakuji
TempleRiv

Matsugasaki

Kamo River

Ninnaji
TempleHorikawaImadegawa

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Ta

Shirakawa-dori

SenbonImadegawa

Hakubai-cho

Kitaoji-doriKarasuma-doriKitano Shrine

Ryoanji
TempleTenryujiTempleHorikawa-dori

Kinkakuji-michi

Kitaoji
Kitaoji-eki-mae

Shimogamo Hon-dori

Kitayama

Kyoto International
Conference Hall

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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 BusesOne Day Ticket
If you plan to use Kyoto's transportation system a lot in a single day or over a
two-day period, the city offers all-Kyoto tickets (one-day and two-day) that canbe used on City buses, Kyoto buses and subways without limit. The ticket also
entitles you to some discounts at temples, and comes with a guide map. You
can purchase these tickets at the city bus & subway information center, subway
stations, city bus operating stations, and at appointed hotels and inns in the city.
City Bus,Subway,Kyoto Bus (Common Fare)

Most of the buses in Kyoto are painted light green, with a thick dark green line
down the center. For more information call 075-801-2561 (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¥1000 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.

Adult

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.

Two Day Ticket¥1,200¥2,000

Nishigamo
Shako-mae
Yamagoe

Kitayama

Daikakuji

KiyotakiKarasumaoike
Uzumasa
Arashiyama Tenjingawa Nijo
Matsuotaisha

Nishioji
Oike

Child

One Day Ticket

Two Day Ticket¥600¥1,000

Kyoto Sangyo
Hiiraginowakare Daigaku-mae

Fukuoji

Kokedera

Subways and trains

One Day Ticket

Nijo-jomae

Iwakura Jisso-in
Kokusaikaikan
Iwakura Muramatsu
Matsugasaki
Kitaoji
Ohara
Kuramaguchi
Imadegawa
Marutamachi
Shijo Kyoto
Sanjo-Keihan Higashiyama
Keage
Gojo shiyakusho-mae
Kyoto
Higashino
Kujo
Jujo
Gojozaka
Kuinabashi
Chushojima
Gokonomiya-mae
TakedaKaminobashi
Higashigawacho
Nishikyogoku
Katsurakobashi
Pulse Plaza-mae
Nakakuze Jonangu

Misasagi
Yamashina
Higashino
Nagitsuji
Ono
Daigo
IshidaRokujizo

Kansai International Airport
Limousine buses to KIX●Train information access numbers
Japan Railway (JR): 0570-00-2486
Hankyu Railways: 075-211-1052
Keihan Railways: 075-561-0033
Keifuku Railway: 075-841-9381
Eizan Railway: 075-781-5121

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 105 min. from
Kyoto Station. Fare: ¥2,300 for adults, and ¥1,150 for children. Round-trip fare
¥3,800 for adults only. *One Service a day.

Haruka JR Limited Express
Trafica prepaid cards
These prepaid cards can be used
for all city subways and buses.
They come in ¥1,000 and ¥3,000
value sizes, and can be used like aticket to enter the transportation.
Both cards give discounted travel.
There is no time limit on thesecards.

—8—City bus
prepaid cards
These prepaid cards are valid only
for city buses. The ¥2,000 cards
include a discount. They are usedin the same way as the Trafica Kyo
card above. If you only plan to ridethe bus for one day, there is also a
special one-day ticket available for¥500.

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 reservedseats)

Shuttle Taxi Service to KIX
A shuttle taxi service directly connects between Kyoto and KIX. You don’t haveto worry about how to get the airport and can relax on the way. Just make areservation (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: 075-702-5489.

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RYOANJI
Hirano Shrine

Kuramaguchi Sta.
Kamigoryo
ShrineMyorenji Temple

Chayama Sta.

Mototanaka Sta.

Chionji
TempleKITASHIRAKAWA

Yoshida Shrine
Kawabata-dori

Kawaramachi-doriGinkakuji
TempleHonen-in Temple

YOSHIDA
Shinnyo-do
TempleAdachi Kumihimo
Kurodani
Gallery(Konkai-komyoji Temple)
SHISHIGATANIMarutamachi
Sen-oku
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Sta.
Hakuko Kan
Marutamachi-doriHanazono Sta.
SHOGOIN
Enmachi Sta.
Heian Jingu Shrine
Marutamachi Sta.
Kyoto City Tourist Association
OKAZAKI
Tenjin River
Visitor Imformation Center
Okazaki
Eikan-do Temple
Nijo Castle
Park
Miyako Messe(Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)
Washi Club
Kyoto Municipal The Nomura
UZUMASA
Museum of Art
FUREAI-KAN
Art Museum(Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts)
NISHINOKYO
Kaikonoyashiro Sta.
Nijojomae Sta. Karasuma Oike
Kyoto City Zoological Garden
Sta.
Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta.
Nanzenji
The National Museum
Nijo Sta.
Uzumasa Tenjingawa Sta.
Nishioji Oike Sta.
SanjoMurin-an
Marumasu Nishimuraya
Oike-doriTempleKeihan Sta.of Modern Art, Kyoto
Honnoji
Sanjo-dori
The Museum of Kyoto
Randen Railway Arashiyama Line
Higashiyama
Sta.
TempleSanjo Sta.
Keage Sta.
Sanjo-guchi Sta.
Himukai
Yamanouchi Sta.
Rokkaku-do Temple
ShrineShoren-in Temple
Museum Nishiki
Gionof Ikebana Food MarketKawaramachi Shinbashi district
Omiya Sta.
Karasuma Sta.
Sta.
Shijo Sta.
Yasaka Jinja Shrine
Saiin Sta.
Shijo Sta.Shijo-dori Shijo
GION
Shijo-Omiya Sta. Some workshop
YAMANOUCHISai Sta.
Kawaramachi
Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
Lake Biwa
Yume-yusai
Ky(Gion Corner)
Canal
Mibu Temple
To otoKenninji Temple
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Historic Museum(Yuzen Gallery)ubeRokuharamitsujiwayTempleGojo-dori
Misasagi
Sta.
Tanbaguchi Sta.
Gojo Sta.
Kiyomizu-dera
Gojo Sta.
Nishi-Otani
TempleMausoleum
Nishikyogoku
Kyoto Research Park
SportsNishi-Honganji
Shosei-en
Park
TempleGardenNishikyogoku Sta.
SUZAKU
Higashi-Honganji
Shichijo
Seikanji Temple
Koshoji
TempleNISHIKYOGOKU Shichijo-doriSta.
Kyoto National Museum Hokoku
TempleMausoleum
Chishaku-in
UmekojiUmekoji Steam Locomotive
o Line)Sanjusangendo
Templen (BiwakPark
Preservation Hall
ido Mai
TempleJR Toka

Kamigyo-ku

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Kyoto
Imperial Palace

Teramachi-dori

Myoshinji Temple

Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Line

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Horikawa-dori2

Senbon-doriToji-in Temple
Senbon Shaka-do
Ninnaji
KITANO
TempleKitano Temple
KawahitoTenmangu
Ryoanji Sta.
InlaidShrineToji-in Sta.
Kitanohakubaicho
Raku Museum
Omuro Myoshinji Sta.
Sta.
Ninnaji Sta.

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

NISHIJINTAISHOGUNE

Shimogamo
ShrineShirakawa-dori

Chado
Research Center

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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.

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Toji Temple
Kujo-doriToji Sta.

Kyoto
TerrsaJR Tofukuji Sta.
Kujo Sta.

Tofukuji Sta.

SENNYUJI

Kotobuki Toushun( Kiyomizu-yaki Pottery Village)
Kobori Butsugu
Workshop— 11 —

Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Central Area
Toji Temple

C-5

Nijo Castle

This temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site,
was built to pray for peace and tranquility of
the capital when Heian-kyo, the original nameof Kyoto, was established in 794. 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.

Tel: 075-841-0096
Open: 8:45-17:00 Entry: ¥600
Closed:12/26-1/4, every Tue. in Jul., Aug., Dec. and Jan.

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)

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.

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.)

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.
E-5

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

This 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.

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.

Tel: 075-525-0033
Open: 8:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00, Nov.16 - Mar.31)
Entry: ¥600

Tel: 075-461-0005
Open: 5:00-17:00 (5:30-17:30 between Nov. to Mar.)
Entry: freebus, get off at Hakubutsukan,
Access City
Sanju-sangen-do mae (#208, 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

Kenninji Temple

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 is ahighly popular recreation and relaxation zone.

Tel: 075-371-5181
Open: 5:30-17:30 (5:30-18:00 in summer, 6:00-17:00 in
winter)
Entry: free (to visit the Shoin room, application by a
reply postal card is required)Sanjusangen-do Temple

C-3

This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built
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.

E-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.

bus, get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae
Access City(#50,101 from Kyoto Sta.).

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: 075-561-0190 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.).

— 12 —

bus, get off at Shimogamo Jinja-mae
Access City(#205, 4 from Kyoto Sta.)— 13 —

Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Central Area
Gion Shinbashi Area

E-3

Gion Corner

E-4

This well-preserved Edo-period area,
centered around Shinbashi Street, is famous
for its refined scenery, tea houses, and theappearance of geiko (geisha in Kyoto) andmaiko (apprentice geiko) walking serenely toand from work. Twilight is considered thebest time to photograph geisha in this uniquesetting. The area also includes a specialmonument to Isamu Yoshii, a poet who
devoted to the charms of Gion.

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 popularwith foreign visitors.

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

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

Shijo Kawaramachi area

D-3.4

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

Nishijin Textile Center

C-2

Shijo Street is the main east-west shopping
street in downtown Kyoto. It is lined withmost of the city’s department stores, some ofits largest banks, and many shops andintersects with two of Kyoto’s biggest
shopping arcades (Teramachi Street andShinkyogoku Street). Kawaramachi Street,running north-south and intersecting Shijo
Street, is full of amusement facilities, andmore shops of all kinds. The area wherethese two streets intersect is the busiest in
Kyoto.

Nishijin textiles are wellknown as one of Japan’s
representative traditional craft forms. In thisseven-story modern building, devoted to thehistory of this rich weaving tradition, visitors cansee all kinds of Nishijin textiles (kimono and obi
sashes), weaving demonstrations, as well as try
on kimono from different historical eras.

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

Tel: 075-451-9231
Open: 9:00 - 17:00
Entry: free (¥600 for the Kimono show, ¥3,000-¥8,800 to try
on kimonos)

Kyoto Handicraft Center

Kyoto Station Area

Kyoto Tower

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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.

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This white, 131-meter tower, shaped
like a giant Japanese candle, wascompleted in 1964. Located directly infront of Kyoto Station.
Tel: 075-361-3210
Open: 9:00-21:00
Entry: ¥770

Tel: 075-761-5080
Open: 10:00-18:00 (closed during the New Yearholidays)

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

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

Nishiki Food Market
Kyoto Station Building

Higashi Honganji Temple

This new, massive station building
opened in 1997. The largest stationin Japan, it offers a full range offacilities: a hotel, theater, museum,a department store, a tourist
information center, restaurants,
shops, etc.

This temple, which was createdindependent of Nishi-Honganji Temple
by order of the shogun Tokugawa
Ieyasu in 1602, consists of a numberof huge wooden buildings, one ofwhich is among the largest in theworld.

Tel: 075-361-4394 (Kyoto Station Building
Development Co.), 075-361-4401(information desk)

Tel: 075-371-9181
Open: 5:50-17:30 (6:20-16:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free

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

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

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This 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.

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Honen-in Temple

Kurodani(Konkai-Komyoji Temple)

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Visitor Information Center
Eikan-do Temple
Miyako Messe
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
The Nomura Art Museum(Kyoto International Exhibition Hall)
Kyoto City
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Sta.
Nanzenji Temple
Sanjo- Modern Art, Kyoto
Oike-dori
Murin-anHonnoji Temple
Keihan Sta.
Higashiyama
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The Museum of Kyoto
Sanjo Sta.
Shoren-in Keage Sta.
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The Kahitsukan
Maruyama Park
Karasuma Sta.
Shijo
Yasaka Jinja Shrine
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Shijo-dori
Kawaramachi
Shijo Sta.
Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
Bishamon-do Temple
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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.

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Kiyomizu-dera Temple

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Maruyama ParkA UNESCO World Heritage Site. The mainhall, famous for its spacious outdoor, cliff-likebalcony, supported on an intricate, severalstory-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: 075-551-1234
Open: 6:00-18:00 (to 18:30 in summer)
Entry: ¥300

Tel: 075-561-0533
Entry: freebus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi or Gojo-zaka
Access City(#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kodaiji Temple

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This park, covering about 90-thousand square
meters, is located right behind Yasaka Shrine.
Within in the park, there are open-air tea
shops and restaurants, ponds. It is a popular
destination in all seasons. It is a famous
cherry blossom viewing spot, known
especially for its giant willow-like cherry tree,located at the center of the park.

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

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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.
Tel: 075-531-2111
Open: 9:00-16:10 to enter the Hojo Garden
Entry: free (¥400 to enter the Hojo Garden)

Tel: 075-561-9966
Open: 9:00-16:30 (to 16:00 from Dec. to Mar.)
Entry: ¥500

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

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

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.

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

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

Yasaka Jinja Shrine

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.
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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

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This 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.

Heian Jingu Shrine

C-3This shrine was constructed in 1895 incommemoration of Kyoto's 1,100 year
anniversary. It is a 5/8 scale reconstruction of
the original Imperial Palace, built when Kyoto
was founded in 794. The Jidai Festival isheld 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., and 8:3016:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥600 to enter the Shin-en garden)

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

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Shinnyo-do Temple

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Murin-an

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

Tel: 075-771-3909
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: ¥350

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

Nanzenji Temple

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Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta.

Kyoto City Zoological Garden

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).

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As Japan's second-oldest zoo, the Kyoto Zoo
is home to 900 animals of more than 200
different species. It was the first zoo in Japanto successfully raise lion cubs, and breed
lowland gorillas. The zoo also contains alibrary, an amusement park for children, anda rescue center for wild birds and animals.
Tel: 075-771-0210
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays.
Entry: ¥500

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

Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta.

Eikan-do Temple

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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 3,300square-meter grounds has two ponds, and awestern-style house, where politicians once
discussed key issues concerning the war with
Russia.

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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.

Gion area

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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: ¥500 (¥1,000 during Nov.)bus, get off at Nanzenji or Eikando-michi
Access City(#5, 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)
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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 and two
unique sand piles: the Kogetsudai, (Moon
Mound) and the Ginsaden (Sea of Silver
Sand), which were made to reflect moonlightso as to enhance the appreciation of thegarden during moon-lit evenings.
Tel: 075-771-5725
Open: 8:30-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Mar.14)
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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Tetsugakuno-michi (Path of Philosophy)

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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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Takaragaike park Myoenji Temple
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Shisen-do Temple

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Sanzen-in Temple

Tel: 075-781-2954
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on May 23.
Entry: ¥500

Tel: 075-744-2531
Open: 8:30-16:30 (8:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥600

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

Manshu-in Temple

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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 moss andsurrounded by old cedar trees, is very beautiful.
In the rainy season, about 3,000 hydrangea
bushes add a magnificent explosion of color at
the back of the temple gardens.

This was built in 1641 as the residence of Ishikawa
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.

Access Kyoto bus, get off at Ohara (#17, 18 from Kyoto Sta.).
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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: 075-744-2545
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥500

Tel: 075-781-5010
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥500

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.).
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Kibune Shrine

This 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.

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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.)

Koetsuji Temple

Access Eizan railway line, Kibuneguchi Sta.
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Kurama Temple

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This temple started out as a home for theartist Honami Koetsu, built on land donated tohim 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.

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

Tel: 075-741-2003
Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-17:00 from June to Aug., 9:0016:00 to enter the Reiho-den)
Entry: ¥200, plus another ¥200 to enter the Reiho-denbus, get off at Takagamine-Genkoan-mae
Access City(#Kita 1, from Kita-oji Sta. on subway Karasuma line.).

Access Eizan railway line, Kurama Sta.

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Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Northern Area
Daitokuji Temple

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Takaragaike Park

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.

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Tel: 075-491-0019
Entry: free (¥400 for Daisen-in, ¥350 for Ryugen-in,¥300 for Zuiho-in, ¥400 for Koryu-in)

This park of beautiful lawns and naturalforests is the most spacious in Kyoto and ishome to the city's largest artificial lake (which
was designed to serve as disaster relief in theevent of a serious drought). The park issurrounded with landscaped walking paths
and open areas. The Kyoto International
Conference Center, located on the opposite
side of the lake, stands as a unique
combination of Japanese traditional andmodern architecture.

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

Access Karasuma subway line, Kokusai-kaikan Sta.

Kamigamo Shrine

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Kyoto Concert Hall

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A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site,
this shrine, covering an area of 664,000
square meters, includes 34 shrine buildings
all of which are designated as importantnational cultural assets. The main hall was
rebuilt in 1863. The Aoi Matsuri festival
procession (May 15) finishes here.

This stunning, modern facility features a main
hall that can seat up to 1,800 people, and aunique, large pipe organ that can also makethe sounds of Japanese instruments, which is
the only one of its kind in Japan. A westernstyle cafe-restaurant is set up in a large area
along the north side of the building.

Tel: 075-781-0011
Entry: freeTel: 075-711-2244
Open: 9:00-22:00, closed on the 1st and 3rd Mondayof the monthbus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae
Access City(#4 from Kyoto Sta.)

Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

Kamigamo-shake-machi Town Area

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This quiet residential area, home to thepriests of Kamigamo Shrine, is located on the
opposite side of a clear stream, slightly
southeast of the shrine . Each large traditional
house, surrounded in a tall earthen wall, has
its own bridge. Priests use the water from thestream for purification ceremonies. One of thehouses, the former residence of the Nishikibe,is open to public.

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

Kitayama Street

Kyoto Botanical Garden

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The first full-scale public botanical garden in
Japan, the Kyoto Botanical Garden is home
to 120,000 plants (12,000 species) planted
over a generous 240,000 square meter area.
Tel: 075-701-0141
Open: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00), 10:00-16:00 toenter the conservatory (entry until 15:30)
Entry: ¥200, plus an additional ¥200 for theconservatory

Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.
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Garden of Fine Art, Kyoto (Toban Meiga no Niwa)

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This elegant shopping street, stretching
mainly eastward from the Kitayama Bridge on
the Kamogawa River, is bordered by the
Kyoto Botanical Gardens and the Kyoto
Concert Hall to the south. Known as Kyoto's
most fashionable shopping street, it is
crowded with trendy restaurants, cafes, andboutiques. Just walking down the street tolook at its fancy buildings and displays can begreat fun.

Featuring ceramic copies of eight famous
works of art (first exhibited at theInternational Garden and Greenery Expo in
Osaka in 1990), this area is located adjacentto the Kyoto Botanical Garden. Works
displayed include "The Last Judgment" byMichelangelo, and "Water Lilies" by Monet.
Designed by Tadao Ando, a famous modern
architect, the garden is well worth visiting.

Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

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Tel: 075-724-2188 Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥100

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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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Kamigamo Shrine

Kozanji Temple

Ota
Shrine

TAKAO
Saimyoji Temple

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KAMIGAMO
Omiya-doriJingoji Temple
Koetsuji Temple

TAKAGAMINE
231▲
Mt. Daimonji

KIYOTAKI

Jikishi-an Temple

Saga Town Preservation Daikakuji Temple
Toriimoto Center
District
Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple
Seiryoji Temple (Shaka-do)
Gioji Temple
SAGANO
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Jojakkoji
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Uzumasa Sta.
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Torokko Saga Sta. Kurumazaki-jinjacHanazono Sta.
Marutamachi Sta.
aki-jinja
jinja Sta.
Tenryuji Temple
Hozu River
Toei Uzumasa Movie Land Enmachi Sta.
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)
Sta.
Ran
Kita den Ra
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MURASAKINO

Kitaoji-dori
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Prefectural
Kuramaguchi Sta.
Insho-Domoto
MuseumRYOANJI
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.
Kitanohakubaicho Sta.
Omuro Ninnaji Myoshinji Sta.
Kyoto
Sta.
Myoshinji Temple
AREA MAP
Imperial
Narutaki Sta.
TAISHOGUNOMUROPalaceSenbon-dori

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KINUGASA

Kitayama-doriShozan Dyeing andWeaving Gallery
Imamiya Shrine
Daisen-inTemple Kitaoji Sta.
Daitokuji Temple

Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Line

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Arashiyama Takao Pa
rkway

Ukyo-ku

Nakagyo-ku

Hankyu-Sai-in Sta.
Nishioji-doriMatsuo Sta.

Kegonji Temple(Suzumushi-dera)
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Matsuo Shrine

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Ike Taiga
Museum

Nishikyogoku
Sports Park

Kami-Katsura Sta.

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Museum of Bamboo(Bamboo Park)

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Jizo-in Temple

KATSURASai Sta.

MIBU
Tanbaguchi Sta.

Shimogyo-ku

Nishi Kyogoku Sta.

NISHIKYOGOKU
KatsuraImperial Villa

Shijo-dori

Kyoto
Research Park
Shichijo-doriOmiya Sta.
Shijo-Omiya Sta.
Mibu Temple

Karasuma Sta.
Shijo
Sta.

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)

E-2

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 thegarden 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 eastwest rectangular plot, is the most famous ofits kind in the world.

Tel: 075-861-0435
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥300

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.

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.

Tel: 075-461-1155
Open: 9:00-16:30, to enter the Goten Hall and Reiho-den
Entry: free (¥300 for the season of cherry blossom)

Tel: 075-861-2221
Open: 9:00-17:30 (9:00-17:00 in March, and June to
Sept., 9:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥500

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

Myoshinji Temple

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.

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: ¥400 (plus ¥400 to enter Taizo-in or 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: 9:00-16:30
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.)— 31 —

Kyoto Sightseeing Spots Western Area
Saga Toriimoto Area

B-3

Saihoji Temple

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.

Tel: 075-391-3631
Entry: ¥3,000 minimum donation (no change given)*Reservation reguired.

bus, get off at Kokedera-michi
Access City(#29 from Shijo Sta. on the Karasuma subway line)

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

Jingoji Temple

B-1

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.
Tel: 075-861-1769
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥400

B-1

Tel: 075-861-4204
Open: 8:30-17:00
Entry: ¥400 in autumn only; ¥600 for entry to the
Sekisui-in sub-temple

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.

bus, get off at Saga Shogakko-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)— 32 —

Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic Railway)

B-3

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: 075-861-7444
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 San-in line, Saga-Arashiyama Sta.

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

Tel: 075-881-1953
Open: 9:00-17:00 (10:00-16:00 from Jan. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥150

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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.

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

Rakushisha

Katsura Imperial Villa

Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial
Household Agency)

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

Kozanji Temple

C-5

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saihoji or the
Moss Temple was converted into a Zen temple
in 1339. In all, 120 species of moss cover thegardens. Entry to the garden must be acquiredin advance with a reply postal card.

Toei Uzumasa Movie Land

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.
Tel: 075-864-7716
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.)closed: Dec. 21-31.
Entry: ¥2,200

Bus, get off at Uzumasa Koryuji-mae
Access Kyoto(#71, 72, 73 from Kyoto Sta.)— 33 —

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Southern Area

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.

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JR Tofukuji Sta. Tofukuji Sta.

2

Jujo Sta.

SHINKANSEN

Kyoto
TerrsaKujo Sta.

SENNYUJIHIGASHIKUJO

Kamitobaguchi Sta.

SennyujiTempleTofukuji Temple
Tobakaido Sta.

Jujo Sta.

Fushimi Inari Sta.

Fujinomori Sta.

Nagitsuji Sta.
Oishi Shrine

FushimiInari
ShrineInari Sta.

Iwaya Temple▲

Mt. Inari

Sekihoji Temple
Keihan Railway
Main Line

Fukakusa Sta.
Kuinabashi Sta.

Yamashina-ku

JR Nara Line

Jujo-dori

Kinki Nippon Railway Kyoto Line1Toji Sta.

KANSHUJI

Hotoji Temple
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KanshujiTempleSumizome Sta.

Zuishin-in
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Jonangu Shrine

Kyoto Trade
Fair Center(Pulse Plaza)

Ono Sta.

EX

Fujinomori
ShrineKyoto-Minami I.C.

Daigoji Temple

JR Fujinomori Sta.

Fushimi Sta.

DAIGO

Fushimi-ku
4

Ishida Sta.
Tanbabashi Sta.

FUSHIMI
FushimiMomoyama Sta.

5

Kyoto City Subway
Tozai LineToji Temple

Sake Werehouses
in Fushimi
Gekkeikan Okura Museum
Chushojima Sta.

KintetsuTanbabashi Sta.

Fushimi Momoyama
Athletic Park

Gokonomiya Shrine

Fushimi-Momoyama
Imperial Mausoleum
Hokaiji Temple(Hino-Yakushi)

Rokujizo Sta.
Momoyama Sta.
Momoyamagoryomae Sta.

Kangetsukyo 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, ¥270 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: ¥300

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

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Tel: 075-571-0002
Open: 9:00-17:00 for the Sanpo-in (9:00-16:00, Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥600 in spring & autumn only)— 36 —

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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: 075-611-0575
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: free (¥400 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.10-11 West
East
P.16-17 SouthNorth
P.22-23*Most of museums and cultual facilities are closed during the New Year holiday.

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art

E-3

P.28-29
P.34-35

Kyoto National Museum

D-5

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.

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: ¥400 for permanent exhibitions

Tel: 075-525-2473
Open: 9:30-17:00, 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.)

Fureaikan, Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts

E-3

The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto

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

Tel: 075-762-2670
Open: 10:00-18:00
Entry: free

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Shigureden

E-3This stunning modern structure arranges
seven or eight major annual exhibitions formasterpieces by Japanese and international
artists. The museum also has an excellent
permanent collection.

Situated on the basement of the Miyako
Messe, this facility is devoted to Kyoto's
traditional craft culture. The hall also hasmodern media facilties such as video
stations, computer searching, and a library
devoted to Kyoto's traditional industries.

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.
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 thelatest 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: ¥800

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 consists ofabout 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: ¥700

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: 10:00-16:00, March-June and Sept.Nov., closed on Mondays and holidays
Entry: ¥700

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

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.

— 38 —(Hashimoto Kansetsu Memorial Museum) D-2

F-3

Once the residence of the late 19thcentury Japanese painter, Kansetsu
Hashimoto, this lovely location is an
excellent place to relax and appreciate
a wide range of art. In the garden,
visitors can sip green maccha tea andlook at numerous 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.

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

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

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
Eikan-do-michi (#5, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)— 39 —

The Museum of Kyoto

D-3

Museum of Bamboo

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.

B-5

This Japanese style library, equipped withexhibition rooms and a tea room, is part of
the Rakusai Bamboo Park. The park has
about 110 different types of bamboo.
Tel: 075-331-3821
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays
Entry: free (entry charged for the park)

Tel: 075-222-0888
Open: 10:00-19:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥500 for permanent exhibits

City bus, get off at Minami-fukunishi-cho-mae

Access (Nishi #3, Toku-Nishi #3 from the west exit

Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta.

Domoto Museumof Katsura Sta. on the Hankyu line)
B-1

Town Preservation Center

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 based on
Buddhist themes.

Tel: 075-864-2406
Open: 10:00-16:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: freeTel: 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.)

Kawai Kanjiro's Housebus, get off at Saga-shaka-do-mae
Access City(#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kondo Yuzo Memorial Hall
B-5

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.)

Raku 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.

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 acollection of 1,000 pieces belonging
to the Rakuya family, founded by
Chojiro 400 years ago.

Tel: 075-241-0423
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed irregularly andduring the New Year's holiday
Entry: ¥600

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

C-2

Tel: 075-414-0304
Open: 10:00-16:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥800

Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

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Horino Memorial Museum Gekkeikan Okura Museum
B-3

B-5

This traditional Japanese home is Gekkeikan Sake Company Ltd. is one
devoted to the history of sake brewing of Kyoto's oldest sake brewers. This
and Kyoto merchant (machiya) culture. museum has exhibits related to sakebrewing and superb visual displays.
Tel: 075-223-2072
Open: 11:00-17:00, closed on Mondays andSake tasting and souvenir shopping
during the New Year holidays
are also possible here.
Entry: ¥300
Tel: 075-623-2056
Open: 9:30-16:30
Entry: ¥300

Access Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta.

The Jotenkaku Museum

A-1

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.

Kyoto School Historic Museum

D-4

This museum, with its interesting exhibit
corners and over 8,000 documents andartifacts related to Kyoto’s 130 years of
public elementary school history, is highly
recommended. The museum is located in
the former Kaichi Elementary School.

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

Umekoji Steam Locomotive
C-5
Preservation HallThis facility is popular with people of allages, especially children. The musuem
is home to 17 vintage steam locomotives. An actual steam train run is staged here three times a day.

Tel: 075-344-1305
Open: 9:00-17:00; closed Wednesdays (and12/28-1/4)
Entry: ¥200

Tel: 075-314-2996
Open: 9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥400 for over 16; ¥100 for over 4-15
Steam locomotive ride: ¥200 for over 16;¥100 for over 4-15

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

bus, get off at Umekoji-koen-mae
Access City(#205 from Kyoto Sta.)— 41 —

With more than 1,200 yearsof history, Kyoto is home
to nearly 70 different
handicraft traditions.
Many of these traditions
are alive and well,adding a special senseof vitality and cultural
depth to the city's
already remarkablehistorical heritage.

Kiyomizu Ceramic Glazing

Kotobuki Toshun

Kiyomizu Yaki

Kyo Braided Cord

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

Braided cords have been in use in Japan
since the seventh century. Today, thesefinely braided and colored cords are still inwide use to tie obi (kimono sashes).

Yuzen Dyeing

Kyo Washi (Handmade Paper)

A colorful design and dyeing process
inspired by seasonal and natural motifs,
yuzen dyeing plays an important role intraditional kimono and obi production.

Kyoto washi paper has long been regarded
as the finest in the land. Fibers fromvarious bushes and plants are used.
Kurodani washi is particularly famous.

Nishijin Brocade

Cloisonne

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

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

Natural Dyeing

Kyo Buddhist Altars and Fittings

This age-old dyeing process uses
natural materials to yeild the delicate
tints and soft feeling particular to
Japanese fabrics.

As the heart of Buddhist culture for most ofJapanese history, Kyoto is the center of
production of the nation's finest handmade altars and fittings.

Kyoto Fans

Zazen (Zen Meditation)

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

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

Kyo Zogan (Damascene)

Yuzen Dyeing
F-5

Kodai Yuzen-en Gallery C-4

Located within the Kiyomizu-yaki pottery
complex, Kotobuki Toshun is a wellknown place for the study of theKiyomizu-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.

The first floor of this gallery has displaysof antique kimonos and fans; the second
floor functions as a shop; and the third
floor demonstrates the yuzen (handpainted) kimono decoration technique.
Visitors can hand-paint their own
handkerchiefs.

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, andholidays Dec.-Feb.

Add: Takatsuji-dori, Inokuma-nishi-iru,
Shimogyo-ku Tel: 075-832-0500
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New
Year holidays

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

bus, get off at Horikawa-matsubara
Access City(#9, 28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Yuzen Dyeing

Yuzen Dyeing

Marumasu Nishimura-ya C-3
For more than 90 years, this familyrun yuzen (stencil) studio has been
producing fine Kyoto textiles. Visitors
can gain hands-on experience making their own handkerchiefs, tablerunners, and T-shirts.
Add: 457 Tsuboya-cho, Ogawa-dori, Oikesagaru, Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-211-3273
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New
Year holidays

The kimono creation process is demonstrated in this gallery, where visitors can also dye their own handkerchiefs or place mats. In the adjacentweaving studio, textile hand weaving
is demonstrated.

City bus, get off at Tsuchitenjo-cho

Access (#Kita 1, from Kitaoji Sta. on subway
Karasuma line.)

Yuzen Dyeing

Yume Yusai Dyeing Workshop D-4
Here, visitors can dye their own handkerchief, or a pair of tabis (Japanese
socks) using an original techniquecalled kodai-zome developed by Okuda
Yusai, a renowned dying master.
Add: 403 Funaboko-cho, Shinmachi-dori,
Bukkoji-agaru, Shimogyo-ku
Tel: 075-344-6530 Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-16:00, closed the 2nd and 4th
Saturday of the month, Sundays, andholidays

Kyoto is home to much of Japan's living art and craft traditions.
Experience the magic. See for yourself what Kyoto handicrafts are all about.

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

E-1

Add: 47 Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa, Kita-ku
Tel: 075-491-5101
Reservations: required
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New
Year holidays

Access Tozai subway line, Nijo Sta.

Kyoto damascene is widely admired for its
high engraving quality. Using fine silver
and gold foils, this technique is used tomake a wide range of interior decorations
and jewelry.

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Shozan Dyeing andWeaving Gallery— 43 —Yuzen Dyeing

Yuzen Dyeing

Kyoto Traditional Industrial
B-4
Craft Association

Fureai-kan (Kyoto Musuem
E-3
of Traditional Crafts)

This association was first set up in
1979 by various people in Kyoto's
handicraft industry. On the premises
visitors can learn about yuzen dyeing
and how to make Kyoto ceramic dolls.
A workshop tour can also be arranged.

Situated on the basement of the
Miyako Messe, the Fureai-kan was
set up as a preservation and display
center for all of Kyoto's remaining 66
living craft traditions.

Add: 2F Kyogoku-Ichiban-gai, Teramachidori, Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-221-4154 Reservations: required
Open: 11:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, the
1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, andcertain holidays)??AII Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

Add: B1F Kyoto Kangyokan Hall (Miyako
Messe), 9-1 Okazaki, Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku
Tel: 075-762-2670
Reservations: required for gruops
Open: 10:00-18:00)??AII Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.
Dyeing and Hand Weaving

Hand Weaving

Nishijin Textile Center

C-2

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 (atable runner).
Add: Horikawa-dori, Imadegawa-minami-iru,
Kamigyo-ku Tel: 075-451-9231
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed during the New
Year holidays)??AII Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.
Fan Painting

Nishijin Hinaya Kobo

D-1

This work studio offers the visitor avariety of hands-on experience,
including introductory workshops ondyeing, hand weaving, silk cord
braiding, and natural food preparation.
Add: Shinmachi-dori, Kamidachiuri agaru,
Kamigyu-ku
Tel: 075-411-3602
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Saturdays,
Sundays, and holidays)??AII Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

A-5

Kawahito Zogan

Adachi Kumihimo Gallery

Washi (Handmade Paper)
D-2

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

B-2

At this comprehensive facility visitors
can learn all about traditional fanmaking processes. In one cornervisitors can also make their own fan,which is then finished and mailed tothem (about one month later).

This fine showroom and design
studio was established by Kawahito
Zogan. The basement has an active
workshop and design studio wherevisitors can make their own
accessories (in about two hours).

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: 76 Minami-machi, Tojiin-dori, Kita-ku
Tel: 075-461-2773
Reservations: required
Open: 9:00-16:00 (and during lunch), closed
on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays

Sta., JR and the Karasuma)??AII Kyoto
subway line

bus, get off at Tojiin-minami-machi)??AII City(#26 from Kyoto Sta.)

Add: Abura-no-koji, Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku
Tel: 075-231-4577
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-20:00 (except during lunch),closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

Cloisonne / Woodblock Prints / Wooden Dolls

Gold Foil Work

Kyoto Handicraft Center

E-2

Various traditional craftsmen founded
this large facility to teach foreign tourists
about Kyoto handicrafts and as a retail
outlet for the city's many artists. Hereyou can see demonstrations, exhibitions,and gain hands-on experience incloisonne making, woodblock printing
and wooden doll creation.

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

C-3

This washi club teaches the use ofhandmade paper for all kinds ofmodern daily life situations.
In
addition to paper making (about 90
minutes), visitors can also learn theJapanese art of wrapping.

)??AII Tozai subway line, Nijojo-mae-Sta.

Kobori Kyo Buddhist
Altar Fittings Kobo

F-5This studio features a library andgallery devoted to Kyoto Buddhist
altar fittings, and exhibits on
traditionalaltar
manufacturing
processes, tools and materials.
Add: 88 Nishinoya-dodo-cho, Yamashina-ku
Tel: 075-341-4121
Reservations: required
Open: 10:00-16:00 (except lunch time ),closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays

bus, get off at Ibanoue-cho (#29 from)??AII City
Yamashina Sta., on the Tozai subway line )Zen Meditation

Zen Meditation

Tenryuji Temple

Kenninji Temple

B-3

B-4

Surrounded by abundant natural beauty(cherry blossoms in spring, colorful
leaves in fall), with the mountains in the
background, this is one of Kyoto's finest
Zen temples. Here visitors (advancereservation required) can experience
Zen meditation and temple cuisine.

This is the first Zen temple in Kyoto built
in 1202, and it is the most important
temple of all Kennin-ji Temple group in
Rinzai sect. Zen meditation and sermon
by Senko-kai are open on the second
Sunday every month from 8:00 for 2
hours (from 9:00 in autumn and winter).

Add: Saga Tenryuji, Susukinobaba-cho,
Ukyo-ku Tel: 075-881-1235
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 9:00-17:00

Add: Hanamikoji Shijo-sagaru, Higahsiyama-ku
Tel: 075-561-6363 Reservations: required
Open: Second Sunday every month
From 8:00 (Apr.-Sep.) From 9:00 (Oct.-Mar.)
Closed Aug.(flexible time schedule may
acceptable for groups)*From 9:00 on the 2nd Sun. for individuals for free.

bus, get off at Arashiyama)??AII City
Tenryuji-mae (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)— 44 —

Washi Club)??AII Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta.

Add: 21 Entomi-cho, Shogoin, Sakyo-ku
Tel: 075-761-5080
Reservations: required for groups
Open: 10:00-16:00

Inlaid Work (Damascene)

Kyosen-do

Cord Braiding

bus, get off at Higashi Yasui)??AII City(#206 from Kyoto Sta.)— 45 —

With its long history and culture, Kyoto has an impressive
calendar of important seasonal events. Many of these
special rituals and ceremonies bring visitors from all overthe country.

4

1

3

Kemari Hajime

Held in Shimogamo Shrine on
the 4th, kemari is a game that
Jan. was once played by theImperial family. Kemari is also
played at Shiramine Shrine on
July 7th.

5

Yabusame UmashinjiThis horse and archery event is
May held annually in Shimogamo
Shrine on the 3rd. It functions
as a preliminary, purfication
ritual of the Aoi Matsuri festival.

15

8-12

Aoi Matsuri(Hollyhock Festival)

Hatsu Ebisu

One of Kyoto's three major
festivals, the Aoi Matsuri isheld on the 15th. A 700-meter
procession of carts and people
dressed in authentic historicalcostumes parades from theImperial Palace to Shimogamo
Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine.

Especially celebrated bybusiness people from the 8th
to the 12th at Ebisu Shrine,
Hatsu Ebisu dates back to the16th century.

25

2

Jidai Matsuri

Baika Sai
(Plum Blossom Festival)

7

Gion Matsuri(Gion Festival)

July This festival, consists of a numberof purification rites and rituals
held between the 1st and the29th. The highlight is the threenights (14th, 15th, 16th) leading
up to the giant procession (17th)of rolling, wooden, float-towers
covered in ancient textiles andpulled by hand.

7-10

Mifune Matsuri

Toki Matsuri

Held on the 3rd Sunday of May
on the river in Arashiyama.
Highlights include an elegant
aristocratic atmosphere, poetry,court music and dancing onsome twenty imperial boats.

22

1-29

3rd Sunday(Mifune Festival)

This giant plum blossom
Feb. festival takes place at Kitano
Tenmangu Shrine on the 25th.
In an orchard filled with thesweet smell of pink and white
blossoms, a tea party is held
where visitors are served bygeiko and maiko.

Gion Matsuri

8

4

6

This magnificent nightime
traditional theatre performance,
June lit by burning torches, is held at
Heian Shrine on the 1st and2nd. The event only dates backto 1950, but the performanceand the players themselves aretimeless and mysterious.
Miyako Odori— 46 —( Fire festival in Mt. Kurama)

This wild and unique fire festival
takes place in the mountainvillage of Kurama on the 22nd.
At the climax of the festival, malefamily members (after the smallboys have paraded about with
their own torches), carry long
burning fire torches up to Yuki
Shrine on the mountainside.

2nd Sunday
Arashiyama Momiji Matsuri(Obon Send-off Fires)

The end of the Festival of theDead, this unique event takes
place at around 20:00 on the
16th, when the first of five
giant hillside cedar bonfires (inthe shape of various Buddhist
symbols is set alight.

1/2
Kyoto Takigi Noh

Kurama no Himatsuri

16

For four-and-a-half months,
from about May 1st, restaurants
along the west side of the Kamogawa River set up outdoor
dining platforms called yuka.

In spring, the geiko and maiko
of Kyoto's major traditional
entertainment quarters stage aApr. series of dances (Miyako
Odori, Kyo Odori, Kitano Odori,
and Kamogawa Odori).

11

1(Harvest Full Moon)

On the night of the harvest fullmoon (in early October in someyears), Daikakuji Temple, one of
Sep. the three best places for moon
watching in Japan, throws anancient and elaborate moonviewing party. As part of thecelebrations a number of boats
move out into the center ofOsawa Pond.

(Arashiyama Maple Festival)

This festival, held in honor of theNov. autumn leaves of this famousarea, takes place around the
Togetsukyo Bridge on the second
Sunday of the month. Festivities
include traditional Japanese
dancing, music and a kyogen
comedy theatre performance.

Kangetsu no Yuube

9(Festival of the Ages)

22(Pottery Fair)

Daimonji(Spring Dances)

Jidai Matsuri

This magnificent procession,
Oct. some 1,700 people, in traditional
costumes, hosted by Heian
Shrine on the 22nd, leaves fromthe Imperial Palace (lasts about
three hours in total).

From the 7th to the 10th, Gojo
Aug. Street east of the river becomea giant pottery market, withover 500 artists selling theirwares.

Outdoor Yuka Dining
Platforms

Haru no Odori

10

12

Kencha Sai(Tea Festival)

Held on the 1st of the month at
Dec. Kitano Tenmangu Temple, thisfestival was established by
Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587,
Events include tea ceremonies,
shrine rituals and different
forms of entertainment.

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Shichijodori
JR Tokaido Main

Kujo-dori
JR Shinkansen

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— 49 —(Kinkakuji Temple or the Golden
Pavilion)
City bus, Kinkakuji-michi

Kinkaku-ji

City bus, Nijojo-mae, HorikawaMarutamachi;
Subway, Nijojo-mae on the
Tozai line

City bus 101 or 205

Subway, Karasuma-Oike Stn. on
the Tozai line, change to the
Karasuma subway line

City bus 100, 5 or 17

Subway, Karasuma-Oike Stn. on
the Tozai line, then change to the
Karasuma subway line, get off at
Kyoto Stn.

City bus 204 or 205, change tobus 206 at Kitaoji Bus Terminal

City bus 202 (from HorikawaMarutamachi)

City bus 100

City bus 100 (from Kyotokaikan, Bijutsukan-mae)
City bus 202 or 206 (fromHigashiyama Nijo)

Sanjodori

Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle)(Ginkakuji Temple or the Silver
Pavilion)
City bus, Ginkakuji-michi

Ginkaku-ji

City bus, Kyoto-kaikan-Bijutsu-kanmae, Higashiyama-Nijo, Okazakimichi
Subway, Higashiyama Stn. on the
Tozai line

City bus 100 or 206

no.101
no.102
no.206
no.5
no.9
no.17
no.50
no.205
no.202
no.203
no.204
no.93
no.12

Heian Jingu (Heian Shrine)

City Busno.100
Route

Kiyomizu-dera
Temple(Kiyomizu Temple)
City bus, Gojo-zakaHankyu Railways
Kyoto Line

Kiyomizu-dera

Heian Jingu
ShrineCity bus 206 or 100

Marutamachi-doriCity bus, Kyoto-eki-mae
Subway, Kyoto-sta

Ginkakuji
Templeemple

City bus 204, get off at Okazakimichi

City bus 93 or 204 (from HorikawaMarutamachi), get off at Okazakimichi
Subway Tozai line

City bus 100 or 5, get off at KyotoKaikan-Bijutsukan-mae

City bus 100, get off at Kyotokaikan-Bijutsukan-mae)
City bus 202 or 206, get off at
Higashiyama Nijo

City bus 5 or 100, get off at Kyotokaikan-Bijutsu-kan-mae
Subway, Higashiyama Stn. on the
Tozai subway line

City bus, Kyoto-kaikan-Bijutsu-kanmae, Higashiyama-Nijo, Okazaki-michi
Subway, Higashiyama Stn. on the
Tozai line

City bus 102 or 204, get off atGinkakuji-michi

City bus 204 (from HorikawaMarutamachi)

City bus 100 (from Kyoto-kaikanBijutsukan-mae), and get off atGinkakuji-mae
City bus 5 (from Kyoto-KaikanBijutsukan-mae), and get off atGinkakuji-michi

City bus 100, get off at Ginkakujimae

City bus 100, get off at Ginkakujimae
City bus 5 or 17, get off atGinkakuji-michi(Ginkakuji Temple or the Silver
Pavilion)
City bus, Ginkakuji-mae, Ginkakujimichi

City bus 101 or 12, get off at Nijojomae
City bus 204, get off at HorikawaMarutamachi

City bus 204, get off at HorikawaMarutamachi

City bus 93 or 204 (from Okazakimichi), get off at HorikawaMarutamachi
Subway Tozai line

City bus 202, get off at HorikawaMarutamachi

City bus 12 (from Nijojo-mae) or
204 (from HorikawaMarutamachi)

City bus 102 or 204

City bus 204 (from Okazakimichi)

City bus 206, change to 204 or
205 at Kitaoji Bus Terminal

City bus 101 or 205(Kinkakuji Temple or the Golden
Pavilion)
City bus, Kinkakuji-michi

City bus, Nijojo-mae, HorikawaMarutamachi;
Subway, Nijojo-mae on the
Tozai line

City bus 9, 50 or 101, get off at Nijojomae
Subway, Karasuma line to KarasumaOike Stn, then change to the Tozai line,

Kinkaku-ji

Nijo-jo (Nijo Castle)

Kitaoji-doriHeian Jingu (Heian Jingu Shrine) Ginkaku-ji

Kyoto is well served by an efficient system of buses. Take buses whenever
you can. Using a bus might seem very complicated at first, but once you
get used to them you will find that they are extremely convenient, fast andinexpensive. If you are in a party of three or four, you might find that ataxi, in many instances, is just as convenient. Buses are the way to get to
many of Kyoto's most famous tourist attractions. The leading tourist spots
in the city are: Kiyomizu Temple, Heian Shrine, Ginkakuji Temple (Silver
Pavlion), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Nijo Castle.

Kyoto-eki (Kyoto Sta.)

Shijo-dori
Kyoto City
SubwayTozai Line
(Kiyomizu-dera Temple)
City bus, Gojo-zaka

Gojo-dori
Shirakawa-doriJRKinki Nippon
Railway
Kyoto Line— 48 —
Keihan Railways
Main Line

JR San-in Line
JR Kyoto Sta.

Kawabata-doriRanden Railway
Arashiyama LineOike-doriKamo River

Kawaramachi-doriKarasuma-dori

Kyoto City Subway
Karasuma Line

Horikawa-doriSenbon-dori

Nishioji-dori

Nijo
CastleKiyomizu-dera

Imadegawa-doriCity bus, Kyoto-eki-mae
Subway, Kyoto-Sta

Kinkakuji
TempleKyoto-eki (Kyoto Sta.)

Kitayama-dori
KeifEiza uku Rail
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Visiting popular spots in Kyoto
Easy-to-use tourist attraction transportation access table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 LineToji Sta.

Kujo-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-dori

Shinnyo-do Temple

Ginkakuji
TempleKonkai Komyoji Temple(Kurodani)

Honen-inTempleAnrakujiTempleReikanjiTempleHighlights

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, follow the world-famous
two-kilometer Path of Philosophy
up to Ginkakuji Temple, one of
Kyoto's most popular attractions.

OKAZAKI
Eikan-do Temple

Nanzenji Temple

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

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dori

GION

Chion-in Temple

Jin

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Shinbashi-ori

zen-dorichShinmonmiji-dori

Hakusa-sonsou
GardenMt. Yoshida

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Area Walking Course

Shoren-in Temple

Hanamiko

Kawaramachi-doriToji-dori

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-doriWalkingnorthon
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.

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

Ginkakuji-michiri

Shiokoji-dori

Kyoto Sta. Building

Mibu-doriSenbon-dori

Kyoto Tower

Shoseien
Gardenri

wa
Shiraka

JapaneseKizuyabashi-doristyle
Garden Umekoji Park

HigashiHonganji
Temple

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a-do

hig
ata
nido

Koshoji
TempleImadHighlights

Shis

Omiya-dori

Shichijo-dori

Umekoji
Steam Locomotive
Preservation Hall
Preservation

Shinsenbon-doriTempleShinmachi-doriDaimon-doriMibu-dori

Shomen-dorisu gaku-no-m
Tet
ic h
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

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
ShrineHighlights

KibuneShrineKURAMA

Mt.Kurama
Kurama Temple
Yakkozaka
Yuki Shrine Kurama Sta.

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

513▲

373▲

Mt.Konpira

SHIZUHARA

OHARA

Ebumi Shrine

Ebumi Pass

Highlights
Yasui Kitamon-doriHigashiyama
Yasui

Kodaiji Temple

Ishibekoji

Kiyomizumichi Yasaka Pagoda
Higashio
ji-doriMatsubaradori

Ninenzaka
Kiy
om
izu
za
ka

Sanenzakaori
a-d
zak Kiyomizushinmichi-do

Gojozaka Gojo

Kiyomizu-dera
Templeri

Kyoto Ceramics Center— 50 —

This 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 andhistorical buildings.

Kibuneguchi Sta.

Ninose Sta.

Ohara – (20 min.) – Jakko-in Temple – (60 min.) –Ebumi Pass – (25 min.) – Shizuhara – (30 min.) –Yakkozaka – (20 min.) – Kurama— 51 —

This walk begins on thewest side of thehistorical village of
Ohara.
From theserene silence ofJakko-in Temple, 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

Ryoanji Temple

Highlights

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
TempleMyoshinjimichi-dori

Marutamach
i-dori
JR San-i
n Main (Sagano Line)

Nishioji-doriHanazono Sta.

d
Ima rido

Tenjin River

Kaikonoyashiro 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.

Tobakaidoobakaido 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

TorokkoArashiyama
Sta.

Torokko
Saga Sta.

TenryujiTempleKeifukuArashiyama
Sta.

Katsura River

Togetsukyo
Bridge— 52 —

Higashioji-dori

Sanjo Sta.

Furumonzen-

dori

Shirakawaki
ta-doriShinmonzen-dori

Shinbashi-do

Shijo-doriShijo Sta.

ri

i

Daihikaku Temple

Nonomiya
ShrineWakamatsu-doriikoji-dorSaga-Arashiyama Sta.

Jojakkoji Temple
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Higashiyama Sta.

Hanam

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).

Pontocho – (15 min.) – Gion/Shinbashi –(10 min.) –Yasaka Jinja Shrine – (15 min.) –Gion Corner

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 subtemples.

SennyujiTempleway
RailwaRaileihan Railway
KeihanMain Line
Honmachi-dori

KinkakujimaeWara Tenjin
ShrineSennyuji Temple – (15 min.) – Tofukuji
Temple – (15 min.) – Ohashike Family
Garden – (2 min.) – Fushimi Inari Shrine

JR Nara Line

Kinkakuji Temple

Tofukuji Sta.

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

Yasaka Jinja
ShrineGion Corner

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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Tourist Information CentersHome Visit & Cultural Experience

日本文化体験
Karasumadori

Shiokoji-dori

Kyoto Tower

Station Square (North Exit)
Kyoto City Tourist
Information Office

Kyoto Station
Building(Isetan Dept. Store)
9F
Kyoto Tourist
Information

2F

KarasumaCentralTicket Gate

North-South
Pedestrian Walkway

Kyoto City Tourist Information
Office (2F)This fully-staffed tourist office reopened in
September 1997 on the second floor of the new
Kyoto Station Building (at the northeast cornerof the open air passage that runs through thebuilding). The office provides visitors with tour
pamphlets and maps, recommends and makes
reservations for hotels and inns of the day.
These services are provided in Japanese,
English, Korean and Chinese.
Open: 8:30-19:00; open365 days a year
Tel: 075-343-6655

Kyoto Tourist Information (9F)
Providing the information of Kyoto prefecture.
for foreign visitors. English-speaking staff isavailable.
Open: 10:00-18:00
closed 2nd & 4th Tues. every monthTel: 075-344-3300

Kyoto City Tourist Association
Visitor Information Center

Marutamachi-doriHeian Jingu Shrine
Reizen-dori

Kyoto City Tourist
Association Visitor
Information Center
Kyoto Kaikan Hall

Nijo-doriOkazaki-dori

Sanjo-dori

Jingumichi-doriHigashioji-doriHigashiyama
Sta.

Japanese Culture Experience
Good chance to meet with local people in their homes
and enjoy hands-on high quality cultural experiences!
WAK JAPAN lets tourists visit Japanese homes where foreign visitors don’t have achance to enter, and enjoy experiences such as tea ceremony, flower arrangement,
calligraphy, and so on. Our attendant in a kimono (traditional clothes) will pick you
up at your hotel and take you to the house by taxi. Reservations can be accepted until
as late as the previous day of the event
Time required: 1.5hours – 2.5 hours (transportation time is not included)
Fee: 8,500 yen – 18,000 yen (transportation charges and sales tax are included.)
WAKJAPAN Tel: +81 (0) 75-212-9993 Fax: +81 (0)75-212-9994 http://www.wakjapan.com

Convenient & comfortable ‘Door to Door’
shuttle service for your travel between
Kyoto and Kansai International Airport

Located in front of Heian Shrine. The first floorof the center features pamphlets for tour andcultural facilities, exhibits related to Kyoto
culture, and monthly festival and event
information. The second floor of the officeprovides tour counselling.
Open: 9:00-17:00 (closed during the New Yearholidays)
Tel: 075-752-0227

Kyoto City Subway
Tozai Line

¥ 3,500 /person*major credit cards accepted

For enquiry and reservation,
call or email us.

Tel.075-803-4800

Yasaka Shuttle Service

shuttle@yasaka.jp
http://www.yasaka.jp

Money
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.

THE SKY GATE SHUTTLE
スカイゲイトシャトル／乗り合い制

Omunibus

Kansai Airport¥ 3 ,500 関西空港
Osaka Airport¥ 2 ,300 伊丹空港

Convenient transportation
betweenKyoto and KIX
Pick-up and drop off service between
your appointed location and KIX* available in Kyoto City (service isn’t available insome area)/ Muko City

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