Guidebook for Kyoto
Sightseeing
Zen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
607 locals recommend
Jisho-ji Temple in Higashiyama
GinkakujichōZen temple in the Sakyo ward of Kyoto, Japan. It is one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
A popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during hanami.
54 locals recommend
Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
鹿ケ谷寺ノ前町 左京区A popular destination for tourists and locals, especially during hanami.
A Zen Buddhist temple. Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291. A nationally designated Historic Site and the Hōjō gardens a Place of Scenic Beauty.[
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区A Zen Buddhist temple. Emperor Kameyama established it in 1291. A nationally designated Historic Site and the Hōjō gardens a Place of Scenic Beauty.[
Shinto shrine ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines.
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardShinto shrine ranked as a Beppyou Jinja (the top rank for shrines) by the Association of Shinto Shrines.
Yoshida Shrine
吉田神楽岡町-30 左京区Shinto shrine founded in 859 by the Fujiwara clan.
Former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan. The emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace since 1869.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenFormer ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan. The emperors have resided at the Tokyo Imperial Palace since 1869.
A must-see during plum blossom season (March)! And stop by the traditional Japanese sweets shop Oimatsu a short walk away!
493 locals recommend
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardA must-see during plum blossom season (March)! And stop by the traditional Japanese sweets shop Oimatsu a short walk away!
Essentials
Fresco Shirakawa
97-1 Jōdoji Shimobanbachō24-hour grocery store
Food Scene
Not famous, but this is our favorite ramen shop in all of Kyoto. Try the shoyu (soy sauce) or shio (salt) ramen and a bin-biiru (bottled beer). You'll love it!
Teure
33 Tanaka HigashitakaharachōNot famous, but this is our favorite ramen shop in all of Kyoto. Try the shoyu (soy sauce) or shio (salt) ramen and a bin-biiru (bottled beer). You'll love it!
Great, inexpensive French restaurant for lunch. Enjoy an amazing lunch for just 1,000 yen!
Ma Cantine
103-3 Tanaka MonzenchōGreat, inexpensive French restaurant for lunch. Enjoy an amazing lunch for just 1,000 yen!