Leisure / Hobbies Spots in Around Ginkaku-Ji Temple Area

  • The Kyoto University Museum
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    4.0
    27 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yoshidahonmachi Kyoto University General Museum
    This museum, located in Sakyo Ward, Kyoto City, archives and displays erstwhile cultural items of each of the research laboratories and departments of the Kyoto University. Divided into three exhibitions areas, the permanent exhibits house fossils and plants in the natural history area, literature and maps in the cultural history area, and models of mechanical devices in the technological history area. Periodical exhibits and children's exhibits as well as other events are regularly held.

    京都大学総合博物館は、京都大学に隣接した。百万遍の近くにあります。大人の入場料は400円です。色々な標本が展示されていて楽しく拝見しました。私の場合は、入館するのが遅かったので、約1時間で見終わりました。閉館時間が、15時30分なので、もう少し遅い方が良かったです。

  • Izumiya Hiroshi Furudate
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    4.5
    34 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Shishigatanishimomiyanomaecho 24

    Stunning paintings of Japanese Birds on parchment and cloth were impressive in their precision and detail. One large room, but not with all 3,000 Items on display, so very manageable. Then...

  • Nomura Art Museum
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    21 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Nanzenjishimokawarachou 61
    An art museum located near the north gate of the Nanzen-ji Zen Temple. The museum was founded in 1984 based largely around the collection of Tokushichi Nomura, founder of Nomura Securities. The museum’s collection consists of tea ceremony implements, paintings, calligraphy works, Noh masks, and Noh costumes gathered by Nomura, who, while being active as an industrialist, also greatly enjoyed the tea ceremony and Noh theater. The museum displays selections from its collection of some 1,700 items, including seven Important Cultural Properties such as calligraphic works by Sesson Shukei and Syuho Myocho.

    This is a great small museum, extremely well located in a beautiful neighborhood, near Nanzenji and the other great temples of Higashiyama. In our November visit they had a ground floor exhibit of...

  • Hakusasonso, Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden and Museum
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    4.5
    4 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Joudojishibashichou 37
    Hakusasonso, a memorial to the Japanese-style painter Hashimoto Kansetsu, is located near Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. The villa that Hashimoto designed for himself and the four-season garden are open to the public. Hashimoto's works are displayed inside the house, and other exhibits, such as his collection, are displayed there as well. There is a restaurant on the premises, and tourists appreciate it as a quiet spot to relax after visiting Ginkakuji.

    I have been coming to Osaka on business trips for more than twenty years and whenever possible I arrange a day trip to Kyoto. Almost every time my way leads me to this pittoresque small garden which...

  • Hohohoza (Jodoji Branch)
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Joudojibambachou 71 High Nest Building 1/2 F
    Hohohoza is a bookstore in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. It was formerly called Gake Shobo, but it moved and reopened with a new name. The first floor features new publications and miscellaneous times, as well as gallery space for exhibitions. The second floor features used books and miscellaneous items, and it is frequented by booklovers as a place where one may find an exciting rare book.
  • Shigemori Mi Rei Garden Art Museum
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    30 Reviews
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yoshidakamiojicho 34

    This tiny garden is only open for guided tours that have been booked beforehand!! The Mirei Shigemori website on top of Googles search page (with the Google map) did not mention this. When we...

  • YUKIPALLISCOLLECTION
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Jodojiminamidacho 14

    もう、かっこ良すぎです。オーナーの美意識全開って感じなんでしょうか… こんなセンスを持ってみたいと切に思います。

  • Takeoka Book Store
    Shopping
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Jodojinishidacho 81-4
  • Anstitut Francais Kansai
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Yoshidaizumidonochou 8
  • mishoryusasaoka iemoto Class
    Life / Living / Hospital
    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Tanakasatonomaechou 87 In the life birth place inside the hall
  • Soto-soto
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku
  • STUDIO VARIE
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yoshida Nihonmatsucho 20-1
  • Sakyo Area Gymnasium
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Tanakagenkyocho 44-2
  • Nishiki Uroko Museum
    Travel / Tourism
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yoshidakaguraokacho 3
  • Kumada Book Store
    Shopping
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Shishigataninishiteranomaecho 64
  • Shinryo Bunko Kyoto Sales Office
    Shopping
    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Tanakasekidencho 2-7
  • Hoyu Book Store
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yoshidakaguraokacho 8
  • Daimonjigosanokuribi
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    Kyoto Pref. Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Tanakashimoyanagichou
  • Yoshida Yama Park
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    Kyoto Kyoto-shi Sakyo-ku Yoshidakaguraokacho
  • Knight and Day
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    Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Joudojishinnyochou 162-9

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Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.

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