Guidebook for 京都市東山区
Sightseeing
"Philosopher's Walk" a pleasant stone path begins around Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and ends in the neighborhood of Nanzenji.
93 locals recommend
The Philosopher's Path (Tetsugaku no michi)
Jōdoji Ishibashichō Sakyo Ward"Philosopher's Walk" a pleasant stone path begins around Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion) and ends in the neighborhood of Nanzenji.
Pontocho is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPontocho is one of Kyoto's most atmospheric dining areas. The alley is packed with restaurants on both sides offering a wide range of dining options
Ginakuaku-ji, (Silver Pavilion) named officially Jisyo-ji.
A historical Zen temple featuring a silver pavilion and an expansive, well-known garden.
607 locals recommend
Jisho-ji Temple in Higashiyama
GinkakujichōGinakuaku-ji, (Silver Pavilion) named officially Jisyo-ji.
A historical Zen temple featuring a silver pavilion and an expansive, well-known garden.
one of the oldest Shinto shrines, surrounded by the Tadasu no Mori, a forest which was preserved during the modernization of the city and contains trees that are up to 600 years old.
386 locals recommend
Shimogamo Shrine
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区 one of the oldest Shinto shrines, surrounded by the Tadasu no Mori, a forest which was preserved during the modernization of the city and contains trees that are up to 600 years old.
Ninna-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in north-east Kyoto that is deeply related with the Imperial Family of Japan
255 locals recommend
Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiNinna-ji Temple is a Buddhist temple in north-east Kyoto that is deeply related with the Imperial Family of Japan
Ryoanji Temple houses the most famous Zen rock garden in Japan arranged in the kare-sansui (dry landscape) style.
423 locals recommend
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōRyoanji Temple houses the most famous Zen rock garden in Japan arranged in the kare-sansui (dry landscape) style.
Famous for its bamboo grove, beautiful location and famous heritage
127 locals recommend
Arashiyama Station
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Famous for its bamboo grove, beautiful location and famous heritage
Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is one of the most well-known temples in Japan. The main pavilion is covered in gold leaf and shimmers in front of a pond.
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkakuji (Golden Pavilion) is one of the most well-known temples in Japan. The main pavilion is covered in gold leaf and shimmers in front of a pond.
Nijo-jo Castle is one of Kyoto's most popular and impressive sights. It shows the power that the Shoguns wielded over the emperors throughout the Edo Period(1603-1867).
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo-jo Castle is one of Kyoto's most popular and impressive sights. It shows the power that the Shoguns wielded over the emperors throughout the Edo Period(1603-1867).
The magical, seemingly unending path of over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōThe magical, seemingly unending path of over 5000 vibrant orange torii gates that wind through the hills behind Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine makes it one of the most popular shrines in Japan.
Tofukuji templeis a large Zen temple in southeastern Kyoto that is particularly famous for its spectacular autumn colors
375 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
15-chōme-778 HonmachiTofukuji templeis a large Zen temple in southeastern Kyoto that is particularly famous for its spectacular autumn colors
Sanjusangendo is an unique and impressive temple in Kyoto. It dates back to 1164 and is famous for it’s 1001 golden statues of Kannon, goddess of mercy.
549 locals recommend
Sanjusangendo Temple
657 SanjūsangendōmawariSanjusangendo is an unique and impressive temple in Kyoto. It dates back to 1164 and is famous for it’s 1001 golden statues of Kannon, goddess of mercy.
Kiyomizu-dera is composed of several Buddhist temples and is a must see on a visit to Kyoto. Kiyomizu temple was founded in 798 C.E., and it is named for a waterfall on the grounds ("Kiyoi mizu" means pure water)
1521 locals recommend
Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera is composed of several Buddhist temples and is a must see on a visit to Kyoto. Kiyomizu temple was founded in 798 C.E., and it is named for a waterfall on the grounds ("Kiyoi mizu" means pure water)
The area along Ninenzaka slope keeps the atmosphere of traditional old Kyoto and are regarded as one of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto. The stone pavement originally built as the approach to Kiyomizu-dera is now lined with a lot of souvenir shops.
71 locals recommend
Nineizaka (Ninenzaka)
桝屋町-清水-2 東山区 The area along Ninenzaka slope keeps the atmosphere of traditional old Kyoto and are regarded as one of the best sightseeing spots in Kyoto. The stone pavement originally built as the approach to Kiyomizu-dera is now lined with a lot of souvenir shops.
One of the best temples in the Northern Higashiyama district, Nanzen-ji Temple is a sprawling Zen paradise surrounded by lush green hills.
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区One of the best temples in the Northern Higashiyama district, Nanzen-ji Temple is a sprawling Zen paradise surrounded by lush green hills.
Shoren-in Temple (established in 1150), just a 5 minute walk from Higashiyama subway station, is an extremely attractive temple. Most impressively, one can enjoy its three different gardens in three different ways.
184 locals recommend
Shoren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōShoren-in Temple (established in 1150), just a 5 minute walk from Higashiyama subway station, is an extremely attractive temple. Most impressively, one can enjoy its three different gardens in three different ways.
Located in Gion, one of the licensed geisha areas in Kyoto, it is a graceful and ancient street.
Unlike much of modern Kyoto, which is full of clutter in the form of telephone poles and overhead wires, Shirakawa Dori ("white river street") is free of the wires.
42 locals recommend
Gion Shirakawa
Sueyoshicho Higashiyama Ward Located in Gion, one of the licensed geisha areas in Kyoto, it is a graceful and ancient street.
Unlike much of modern Kyoto, which is full of clutter in the form of telephone poles and overhead wires, Shirakawa Dori ("white river street") is free of the wires.
Drinks & Nightlife
it's a small romantic roof bar. you can enjoy the beautiful night view from there.
18 locals recommend
in the Moon
200 Nakanochōit's a small romantic roof bar. you can enjoy the beautiful night view from there.
ZamZam Bar&Pub
185-1 Zaimokuchōshisha. hookah. you can meet people from other countries.
Food Scene
Ganko
484-6 木屋町通二条下ル東生洲町You can eat while enjoying the Japanese garden.
Yuzuya Ryokan
545 Gionmachi Minamigawatotally Japanese style. it's next to Yasaka shrine.
Authentic Edo era style of Sushi. chef make sushi in front of you. and it's really cheap!
33 locals recommend
Sushitetsu
三条通 Nakagyo WardAuthentic Edo era style of Sushi. chef make sushi in front of you. and it's really cheap!
Kappa Sushi
2-chōme-1-17 Minamitsumorithis is the cheapest Sushi restaurant as far as I know.
Ichiran Kyoto Kawaramachi
598 UraderachōRamen
KOBE Misono
Narayachō Nakagyo WardKobe beef
Yaruki Kawaramachi
333-1 ShioyachōThis is reasonable Yakinku restaurant
Moritaya Kiyamachi
Kiyachō Nakagyo WardThey serve Sukiyaki dishes
Kyoto Yakiniku (BBQ) HIRO Kiyamachi
527 KamiōsakachōThis is famous yakiniku(BBQ) restaurant.
お食事処明日香 Oshokuji Dokoro Asuka
Nishimachi Higashiyama WardJapanese restaurant. within 2 minutes' walk
Nishimachi, １５１−１３
Japanese sweet
It's Okonomiyaki restaurant. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients
30 locals recommend
Kiraku Sanjō Head Shop
Nakanochō Higashiyama WardIt's Okonomiyaki restaurant. Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients
Cafe Shirakawa
559-4 Karatohanachōriverside coffee shop
初音鮨
394 Sekiseninchōthe nearest sushi spot
Parks & Nature
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoenthis is the place where Japanese emperor used to live
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardArts & Culture
National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto (MoMAK)
26-1 Okazaki EnshōjichōEssentials
Fresco Petit Higashiyama Sanjo
584 ShinnochōLawson Higashiyama-Sanjo-Jingumichi
163 EbisuchōLawson Higashiyama-Sanjo-Jingumichi
163 Ebisuchō7-Eleven
1-1 Nishikujō SugatachōEntertainment & Activities
Kyoto City Zoo
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo Ward