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  • Zenkyoan Temple
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    3.5
    26 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Yamatooji Dori 4-jo Sagaru 4 Komatsucho 146

    If visiting the area east of Gion coming from the temples in the foothills you may trip on this one. I found it a different experience from the usual temples seen in Kyoto. this one is devoted to...

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  • Study of Rai Sanyo Sanshisuimeisho
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    3.0
    6 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Higashi
    This study and tearoom is said to be where the late Edo Period Confucian scholar Rai Sanyo spent his later years. The open and well-lit room features an excellent view of Kyoto's eastern mountains. You would be hard-pressed to find a finer example of a mountain retreat in the city. Please note that tours require applying in advance.

    Not far from Keihan Jingu Marutamachi station, there is an ancient residence of Rai Sanyo. I guess the backyard is facing Kamo River. So, it is a very nice location. However, this is now a private...

  • Sakamoto Ryoma & Nakaoka Shintaro Statue
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Maruyamacho 473
    This is a statue of Sakamoto Ryoma & Nakaoka Shintaro, two great figures of the Bakumatsu period, inside Maruyama park.
  • Shoden Eigen-in Temple
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    Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Yamato Daicho Route Shijo Sub Le 4 Komatsu-machi 586
    This is one of Kenninji Temple's sub-temples in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. It's famous for its ties to Oda Yurakusai. Its tea house, Jo-an, has been designated a National Treasure. Normally it's not open to the public, but in spring and autumn they open the garden and visitors pour in during this period.
  • Reigenin Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Yamatoojishijou Shimuru Komatsucho 594 Spirituality Hospital
    This is one of Kenninji Temple's sub-temples in Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City. Usually it's only open to groups of 10 or more, but once a year they throw the doors open to everyone. Guests can tour their kanrotei garden with 400 sweet hydrangea bushes or try their hand at zazen meditation or copying Buddhist scripture.
  • Kyoto International House
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    4.0
    15 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Awataguchitoriicho 2-1

    カメラの電池が切れてしまったので、カフェ「KENYA（ケニア）国際交流会館店」でコーヒーを飲みながら充電しました。 受付で電池切れの事情を説明すると一緒に電源コンセントを探してくれて、カフェに案内してくれました。 親切・丁寧な応対に感心しました。

  • Namikawa Cloisonne Museum of Kyoto
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    4.5
    30 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Sanjodori Kita

    We visited this museum to see cloisonné by a famous artist, Namikawa, and the works of art were gorgeous, the best weve ever seen. The flowered vases and small plates with views of lakes and boats...

  • Seiryuji Temple
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    3.0
    12 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Shimogawaradori Torii-mae Sagaru 3 -chome Minamimachi 411

    There is an explanation panel, and I understand it is an old temple. But the gate was closed and there was a notice “don’t take picture “. Every temple has its own policy. So, I skipped this temple.

  • Sorinji Temple
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    3.5
    5 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Washiocho 527

    高台寺方向から徒歩で進んで来るとたまたま通り掛かって参拝しました。 左程広い境内ではありませんでしたが、正面に本堂を配し、又、寺務所では御朱印対応も行われており一定の観光客の参拝もあるようでした。

  • Tatsumi Shrine
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Motoyoshicho
  • Sonshiyoin
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    3.5
    3 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Awataguchisanjoubouchou 70

    青蓮院傍の別院であるが、青蓮院から直接行くことは出来ないため、完全に隠れスポットとなっている。粟田山荘前の「元三大師」の石標が目印。 高台にあるため眺望は良いが、境内は狭く本堂以外は何もない。 境内奥に、青蓮院飛び地境内である山上の将軍塚青龍殿へと続く道がある。

  • Tatsumi Daimyojin
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Shimbashi Hanami Koji Nishi Iru Motoyoshicho
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  • Joanji Temple
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    2 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Higashi Oji 3-jo Sagaru Minami Saikaishicho 424

    敷地は狭いです。入山して右側にお墓が二基、曇りの天気ということも有りますが薄暗くなんとなく気味悪く感じました。肝試しに出てきそうなお寺です。

  • Kongoji Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Gokencho 124
  • Yasaka Hall
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Gionmachiminamigawa 570-2
  • Maruyama Park Concert Hall
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Maruyamacho Maruyamakoen Uchi
  • Anyoji Temple
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Awataguchiyamashitacho 8
  • Kyoto Museum of Photography
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Horiikecho 374-2
  • Kompiraemakan Glass Noheya
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    Kyoto Pref. Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Higashiojimatsubara Well Shimobenten town 70
  • Kushimaturi
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    Kyoto Pref. Kyoutoshi Higashiyama-ku Shimobentenchou Climb Higashioji Matsubara
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