Guidebook for Kyoto city Higashiyama
Arts & Culture
This iconic Theater renovated in early 2016 was originally constructed in 1960. Architect was Kunio Maekawa one of the best architects during post WW2 in japan. He established his office after working for Le Corbusier and Antonin Raymond, he designed Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo Kaijo Building. He is considered the father of Japanese modernism of architecture. Many famous architects including Kenzo Tange worked at his office.
32 locals recommend
Rohm Theatre Kyoto
Okazaki Saishojicho-13 Sakyo WardThis iconic Theater renovated in early 2016 was originally constructed in 1960. Architect was Kunio Maekawa one of the best architects during post WW2 in japan. He established his office after working for Le Corbusier and Antonin Raymond, he designed Tokyo Bunka Kaikan, Tokyo Kaijo Building. He is considered the father of Japanese modernism of architecture. Many famous architects including Kenzo Tange worked at his office.
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is second oldest public museum in Japan. It was designed by Japanese architect Kenjiro Maeda and constructed in 1933. You can see Japanese tradition design in western influence.
279 locals recommend
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
124 Okazaki EnshōjichōKyoto Municipal Museum of Art is second oldest public museum in Japan. It was designed by Japanese architect Kenjiro Maeda and constructed in 1933. You can see Japanese tradition design in western influence.
Sightseeing
Chio-in Temple has biggest gate from all Zen temples. It is also one of the biggest wooden structure in Japan.
301 locals recommend
Chion-in
400 RinkachōChio-in Temple has biggest gate from all Zen temples. It is also one of the biggest wooden structure in Japan.
Yasaka Shrine is located in Gion area where Geisha works. It would be nice to walk around the shrine. And behind the shrine there is Maruyama Park where there are so many tourists all the time.
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaYasaka Shrine is located in Gion area where Geisha works. It would be nice to walk around the shrine. And behind the shrine there is Maruyama Park where there are so many tourists all the time.
Shōren-in temple has very beautiful Japanese garden. You can walk in the wooden building and the garden. They have Special Night Visits few times in a year. It would be very nice experience to walk in the garden with Japanese traditional lamp at night.
184 locals recommend
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōShōren-in temple has very beautiful Japanese garden. You can walk in the wooden building and the garden. They have Special Night Visits few times in a year. It would be very nice experience to walk in the garden with Japanese traditional lamp at night.
The temple is the heart of Zen culture in Japan. The gate is worthwhile to look!
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区The temple is the heart of Zen culture in Japan. The gate is worthwhile to look!
Parks & Nature
Murin-an is great Japanese garden. Though it is not a most popular touristic attraction, there are not so many people. You can sit on the open terrace and have some Matcya tea. It would be precious moment for you.
21 locals recommend
Murin-an
Nanzenji Kusakawachō Sakyo WardMurin-an is great Japanese garden. Though it is not a most popular touristic attraction, there are not so many people. You can sit on the open terrace and have some Matcya tea. It would be precious moment for you.
Okazaki park is one of the biggest park in Kyoto. Flea markets are often held in the park. There are theater, Museum, Restaurant around the park.
34 locals recommend
Okazaki Park
Okazaki Saishōjichō Sakyo WardOkazaki park is one of the biggest park in Kyoto. Flea markets are often held in the park. There are theater, Museum, Restaurant around the park.