Guidebook for 京都市東山区西之門町
Sightseeing
a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
19 locals recommend
657 Sanjūsangendōmawari
a temple in eastern Kyoto which is famous for its 1001 statues of Kannon, the goddess of mercy.
the head temple of the Chisan School of the Shingon sect of Buddhisum and approx. 3,000 temples belong to Chisan School in Japan.
13 locals recommend
Chishaku-in
Higashikawarachō Higashiyama Wardthe head temple of the Chisan School of the Shingon sect of Buddhisum and approx. 3,000 temples belong to Chisan School in Japan.
Located halfway up Otowa Mountain in the eastern part of Kyoto City, Kiyomizu-dera is a historic temple that was established in 778, even before Kyoto became the capital of Japan.
120 locals recommend
Zenkōjidō Temple
Kiyomizu-1 Chome-294 Higashiyama WardLocated halfway up Otowa Mountain in the eastern part of Kyoto City, Kiyomizu-dera is a historic temple that was established in 778, even before Kyoto became the capital of Japan.
According to the legend of the shrine, its history may go back as far as 150 years before the Heian era, AC656
20 locals recommend
625 Gionmachi Kitagawa
According to the legend of the shrine, its history may go back as far as 150 years before the Heian era, AC656
Chion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. It was here at Chion-in that Hōnen taught chanting the name of Amida (Sanskrit: Amitabha)
301 locals recommend
Chion-in
400 RinkachōChion-in is connected to Hōnen (1133-1212), the founder of the Jōdo Shū (Pure Land Sect) of Buddhism. It was here at Chion-in that Hōnen taught chanting the name of Amida (Sanskrit: Amitabha)
嵐山公園 亀山地区
walk upriver to Kameyama-koen Park, or into Tenryu-ji Temple and on into the Bamboo Grove.
built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchōbuilt in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
The shrine became the object of imperial patronage during the early Heian period
546 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari Taisha Sanshuden
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe shrine became the object of imperial patronage during the early Heian period
Constructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno, the first and second generations of the Hachijo-no-Miya family.
160 locals recommend
Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsuramisono Nishikyo WardConstructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno, the first and second generations of the Hachijo-no-Miya family.
a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf
30 locals recommend
1 Kinkakujichō
a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf
This shrine enshrines Michizane Sugawara ,is famous for his great learning during his lifetime is worshipped as the patron of learning
493 locals recommend
Kitano Tenmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardThis shrine enshrines Michizane Sugawara ,is famous for his great learning during his lifetime is worshipped as the patron of learning
one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The oldest buildings date back to the beginning of the Edo Period in the early 1600s.
33 Omuroōuchi
one of the many great temples in Kyoto which are listed as World Heritage Sites. The oldest buildings date back to the beginning of the Edo Period in the early 1600s.
a Zen temple. one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
14 locals recommend
2 Ginkakujichō
a Zen temple. one of the constructions that represents the Higashiyama Culture of the Muromachi period.
the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
Ryoanji Temple
13 Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachōthe site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
56 locals recommend
Kara-mon Gate
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
Nishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
9 locals recommend
Shinran Community Hall
Kamiyanagichō Shimogyo WardNishi Honganji (西本願寺) and Higashi Honganji (東本願寺) are two large temples in the center of Kyoto.
a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees.
40 locals recommend
Shishigatani Kamimiyanomaecho
a pleasant stone path through the northern part of Kyoto's Higashiyama district. The path follows a canal which is lined by hundreds of cherry trees.
Getting Around
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardJR, subway
Shopping
Bic Camera JR Kyoto Station
927 Higashishiokōjichōa multi-story electronics retail store
Food Scene
McDonald's Shichijo Keihan
229 HiyoshichōMcDonald's nearby
20-10 Sagatenryūji Setogawachō
worth to try. highly recommended.
a perfect place to try fresh Japanese sushi. The restaurant is small but totally in Japanese style.
14 locals recommend
廻転寿司ＣＨＯＪＩＲＯ 四条木屋町店
a perfect place to try fresh Japanese sushi. The restaurant is small but totally in Japanese style.
わらじや
built in 1624
Experience the Japanese cooking class in English, one of the best things to do in Kyoto. You will feel like visiting friends' house, yet great hospitality
Cooking Sun Machiya Studio
679 FunayachōExperience the Japanese cooking class in English, one of the best things to do in Kyoto. You will feel like visiting friends' house, yet great hospitality
Sophisticated Kaiseki dishes. Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. Highly recommended.
12 locals recommend
Shunseki Suzue
58-1 Okazaki EnshōjichōSophisticated Kaiseki dishes. Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner. Highly recommended.
Stone-cooking specialists, they use only the finest natural cooking stones!
This method of cooking brings out maximum flavor, so they're careful to always use the best ingredients available.
7 locals recommend
勝牛 先斗町本店
188 ZaimokuchōStone-cooking specialists, they use only the finest natural cooking stones!
This method of cooking brings out maximum flavor, so they're careful to always use the best ingredients available.
a narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen"
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo Warda narrow, five block long shopping street lined by more than one hundred shops and restaurants. Known as "Kyoto's Kitchen"
one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River.
21 locals recommend
Pontocho (dining area/Kyoto)
先斗町 Nakagyo Wardone of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. It is a narrow alley running from Shijo-dori to Sanjo-dori, one block west of Kamogawa River.
Essentials
FamilyMart Sakatani Keihan Shichijo
222 HiyoshichōA convenience store nearby
Harada Hospital
546-2 Nishinomonchōthe nearest hospital
Drinks & Nightlife
バー祇園
555 Gionmachi MinamigawaPopular and famous since 1974
Machiya style bar. Machiya is historical building in Kyoto from over 1200years.
26 locals recommend
BAR 奥
221-1 TakazaimokuchōMachiya style bar. Machiya is historical building in Kyoto from over 1200years.
a bar with Kawadoko. Kawadoko is a Kyoto style of restaurant or bar where the floor is placed over and/or besides a river to welcome customers in summer
53 locals recommend
ＡＴＬＡＮＴＩＳ アトランティス
161 Matsumotochōa bar with Kawadoko. Kawadoko is a Kyoto style of restaurant or bar where the floor is placed over and/or besides a river to welcome customers in summer
Arts & Culture
Features ceramics, sculptures, paintings, calligraphy, and metalwork. The masterworks section contains both good enlargements and explanatory text.
513 locals recommend
Kyoto National Museum
527 ChayachōFeatures ceramics, sculptures, paintings, calligraphy, and metalwork. The masterworks section contains both good enlargements and explanatory text.
the colourful lines of makeup on the actors' faces and bodies, the grand poses, larger than life movements, as well as the shrill screams you sometimes hear are all thrilling in their impact!
254 locals recommend
Kyōto Minami-za
198 Nakanochōthe colourful lines of makeup on the actors' faces and bodies, the grand poses, larger than life movements, as well as the shrill screams you sometimes hear are all thrilling in their impact!
It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga. Browsing this massive collection of manga is one of the museum's main attractions.
782 locals recommend
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 Kinbukichō It consists of three floors and a basement, and most of its walls are lined with shelves of manga. Browsing this massive collection of manga is one of the museum's main attractions.