Guidebook for Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto-city
Sightseeing
Asuka
The cradle of the Japanese civiliza
tion.
Kobe
Harbor city, recovered from 1995 earthquake.
Amanohashidate Station
626-0001One of Japan's three most scenic views.
Himeji Castle
68 HonmachiSite of Japan's most beautiful feudal castle.
Osaka
Largest city of the Kinki Region.
Nara
Japan's first permanent capital.
Koyasan
Atmospheric temple mountain.
Ithempeli ye-Saihoji
56 MatsuojingatanichōCalled moss temple because of its moss garden.
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardPleasant district at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Enkoji
Nice Zen temple known for its autumn colors.
Ishayina le-Kitano-temmangu
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardPopular shrine hosting a monthly flee market.
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaTwo of Kyoto's most important shrines.
Daitoku-ji
53 Murasakino DaitokujichōLarge Zen temple complex.
Takao Keihokuidochō
Wooded valley with temples north of Kyoto.
Mount Hiei
Mountain temple complex of the Tendai sect.
Ithempeli leSanzen-in
540 ŌhararaikōinchōPopular Temple in rural Ohara north of Kyoto.
I-Ryōan-ji Temple
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōZen Temple with famous rock garden.
Kurama-dera
1074 KuramahonmachiRural town with temple and hot spring.
I-Kifune Shrine
180 KuramakibunechōTown with shrine in the northern mountains.
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiTemple turned former imperial residence.
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardImperial villa at the outskirts of Kyoto.
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōTemple building covered in gold.
Toji-in Temple
Tojiin Kitamachi-63 Kita WardLarge temple with Japan's tallest pagoda.
Ithempulethi kaDaigo-ji
22 DaigohigashiōjichōFamous temple southeast of Kyoto.
Tofuku-ji Temple
15-chōme-15-778 HonmachiTemple with spectacular autumn leaves.
Ishrayini le-Fushimi Inari-taisha
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe ultimate torii gate experience.
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardKyoto's most popular park for cherry blossoms.
I-Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaPopular shrine hosting the Gion Festival.
Less famous temple known for its autumn colors.
26 abantu bendawo batusa
Ishinsho Gokurakuji (Shinnyodo) Temple
82 Jōdoji ShinnyochōLess famous temple known for its autumn colors.
Food Scene
Just left the place and in a state of awe. The only way to describe the place was perfect. Everything...
605-0079
Just left the place and in a state of awe. The only way to describe the place was perfect. Everything...
Greatly lunch spot for beef!
We came here because of the Tripadvisor reviews (apparently, the same as everybody else on the day we visited Otsuka- all the guests were tourists!) and we're happy that
616-8376
Greatly lunch spot for beef!
We came here because of the Tripadvisor reviews (apparently, the same as everybody else on the day we visited Otsuka- all the guests were tourists!) and we're happy that
Excellent food and beer
The food was really tasty, many vegetarian options, great craft beer - ended up trying 4 different Japanese beers in one sitting.
605-0027
Excellent food and beer
The food was really tasty, many vegetarian options, great craft beer - ended up trying 4 different Japanese beers in one sitting.
Best coffee in kyoto
This was the best coffee I've had in kyoto and Japan. Hands down I haven't had such good since arriving in Japan.
605-0853
Best coffee in kyoto
This was the best coffee I've had in kyoto and Japan. Hands down I haven't had such good since arriving in Japan.
excellent ramen.
The meal was great, the dumplings awesome. Loved the show, it's well worth finding the place.
602-8153
excellent ramen.
The meal was great, the dumplings awesome. Loved the show, it's well worth finding the place.
Authentic Spanish taps off the beaten path.
Spain and can tell when a Spanish place is the real deal. Tato restaurant certainly is. Tato.
604-8062
Authentic Spanish taps off the beaten path.
Spain and can tell when a Spanish place is the real deal. Tato restaurant certainly is. Tato.