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To-ji Temple (Kyo-o-gokoku-ji Temple)

4.5

1646 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Minami-ku Kujouchou 1

This Buddhist temple is the only remaining structure built during the days of the ancient capital of Heian-kyo (the former name of the city of Kyoto) and officially named Kyo-o gokoku-ji Temple. The temple was registered as a World Heritage site in 1994. The temple’s numerous National Treasures are worthy of note, such as its Kondo Hall (Main Hall), Daishido Hall (Miei House), and five tier pagoda, which is 55 meters (187 feet) tall and is the tallest wooden structure in Japan. Some of the temple’s many other historic and cultural assets include the southern gate and lecture hall, both registered as Important Cultural Properties.

this place was absolutely gorgeous. It was established towards the end of the 8th Century, with it being the only remaining site from the original Heiankyo. (meaning that it existed since Kyoto...
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple

4.5

788 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Horikawa Nagaya-machi Town Down

The head temple of the Jodo Shinshu Hongwanji sect of Buddhism believed to have originally been built as the mausoleum of the priest Shinran Shonin in 1272. After repeated relocations including Osaka and Wakayama, the temple was moved to its current location in 1591 with a donation from Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1591. The Nishi Hongwanji Temple (officially Ryukokuzan Hongwanji Temple) is the site of numerous Azuchi-Momoyama period structures designated National Treasures, including the Goei-do hall, Amidado-hall, the Kitano Stage (Japan’s oldest Noh stage), and study. The study’s garden is a traditional dry landscape garden and is designated a Special Place of Scenic Beauty. In 1995, the entire grounds of the shrine were registered as part of the “Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto” World Heritage listing.

We came to see this temple after visiting the Higashi Hongonji. There were rather a lot of tents, which rather spoiled the ancient ambience of the complex; also making photography...
Higashi Honganji Temple

4.0

769 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Karasuma-dori Seven Rises

Higashi Honganji Temple is the head temple of the Otani sect of Shinshu Buddhism. The “Goeido” housing an image of sect founder Shinran is said to be one of the world’s largest wooden buildings with dimensions north-south of 76 meters, east-west of 58 meters, and a height of 38 meters. It was occasionally devastated by fire, and the current building is a reconstruction from the Meiji period. The gate outside Goeido, “Goeidomon,” is one of Kyoto’s three large gates.

Our taxi driver dropped us off here while he waited. It was near closing time so we had to rush. The massive scale of this temple is quite impressive. The decor is beautiful and you really have a...
Kyoto Tower

3.5

79 Reviews

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Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku Karasuma through seven under article le Higashishiokoji-cho 721-1

A 131-meter-tall tower located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture. Visitors can gaze out over a 360-degree panorama of the streets of the ancient capital of Kyoto from the observation deck 100 meters above the ground. “Tawawa-chan Shrine,” the tower’s cute shrine-cum-mascot, can also be found in the observation deck. The building at the tower’s base contains a hotel, café, restaurants, and sky lounge. There’s also a day trip bath house which opens at 7 am and which is popular with travelers arriving via the night bus. (Note: Due to remodeling, the shops on the first floor are scheduled to be closed until spring 2017.)

Great location across from Kyoto Station in basement of Kyoto Tower; open from 0700 to 2130, with price including small towel under¥1000, and cheaper with JAF Membership. Very friendly staff who...
Shosei-en Garden

4.0

248 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shimogyo-ku, Shima-nakaya-cho Toyonokono cho, Toyotami-cho

This garden is located in Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto. An enclave of Higashi Honganji Temple, known as Ohigashi-san, it was designed by Ishikawa Jozan. You can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons, with irises and water lilies in the summer, and the changing color of leaves in the autumn. Because karatachi (Japanese bitter-orange) trees are planted around it, the garden is also known as Kikoku-tei (house of karatachi).

By late March wasnt spectacular but I really enjoyed my time there. I think I spent nearly 2 hours just strolling around. One of the best bits its that it was nearly empty.
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Otabisho

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Minami-ku Nishikujouikenouchichou 98

Located about five minutes on foot from Kyoto Station in Minami Ward, Kyoto City, this is the spot where Fushimi Inari's mikoshi (portable shrine) is stored. Tourists and locals pour in for the annual Inari Festival from late April to early May when the precincts are lined with a variety of stalls. During this time visitors can receive a goshuin, the shrine's official stamp.
Kyoto Tourist Information Center

4.0

114 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Karasumashiokouji Downer Kyoto Station Building 2F along the north and south free passage

Located on the second floor of the Kyoto Station building, this information center is jointly operated by the city and prefecture of Kyoto. The facility provides tourist information, including sightseeing spots and lodging facilities throughout the prefecture, and also sells event tickets. In addition to English, the center also provides information in Chinese, and both North and South Korean dialects.

I went there twice and the staff was always helpful and spot on. I asked about the location of a ramen restaurant I had spoted, but the staff knew a lot about ramen and pointed me to 2 shops that...
Kyoto Railway Museum

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kankijichou

A museum dedicated to railways located on the western side of Kyoto Station. The museum features some 31 thousand square meters of exhibition space, which was the largest in Japan when the facility first opened. The facility displays 53 trains which helped lead the modernization of Japan. The museum is full of other interesting sights and activities, as well, including a giant railroad diorama, a train which visitors can ride pulled by a real steam engine, and a train simulator which shows what it's like to drive a train. The museum also provides a variety of cultural activities such as guided tours and workshops conducted by JR West Japan employees. Walk 20 minutes west from the central entrance of JR Kyoto Station.
Ichihime-jinja Shrine

4.0

44 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Kawaramachigojou Below the First Level Nishijiru

This was built in 795 by Fujiwara no Fuyutsugu under orders of Emperor Kammu. The enshrined deities are all goddesses, and as successive generations of empress believed in the shrine as a protector of women it is famous for helping with marriage, children and childbirth. The card-shaped charms are popular.

great street food heading up to the shrine as well, more beautiful in person than any photos you see
Inabado (Byodoji Temple)

4.0

49 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Inabadouchou 728

Located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward, Inabado, also known as Byodoji, is a temple of the Chisan branch of Shingon Buddhism, dedicated to Yakushi Nyorai, one of the three major Buddhas revered in Japan. The national government has designated it an Important Cultural Property. Prayers said at this temple are said to be effective against cancer. On the eighth day of every month, cedar sticks are burned in a goma ceremony for purification, and prayers are offered.

A very well-known and popular temple for the Japanese Medicine （healing) Buddha. The bhaisajyaguru (Medicine) Buddha can heal all diseases including cancers, thus a lot of people came over this...
Costume Museum

4.0

37 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto-shi, Shimogyo-ku Horikawa Don Shin-Hanaya Town Downtown Izuchi Left Beef Building 5F

Opened in 1974, the Costume Museum features exhibits of Japanese clothing and customs around it dating from ancient to modern times. In 2012 they added a 1:4 scale exhibition on the early and middle Heian period. It lets visitors experience the world of the Heian period with the five senses and the transformations that took place over its 400 years.

Very small. On 5th floor. So well done, no crowd, colorful and accurate. An oasis in contrast to larger exhibits. Especially kind representation of females.
Ryukoku University Ryukoku Museum

4.0

40 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shirokyo-ku Horikawa Dori Front (Nishihonganji Temple in front)

Ryukoku Museum is dedicated to Buddhism and based on the research of Ryukoku University. Visitors learn about Buddhist thought, history, and culture through easy to understand displays of authentic items. In addition, their special theme-based exhibitions and planned exhibitions held a few times a year are always interesting. The museum's first floor cafe and shop can be used without visiting the museum itself.

We decided to stop at this Museum as it started to rain very hard after our visit of the Nishi Hongwangi Temple ( on the other side of the street ) .Lots of children around taking classes and...
Ryukoku University, Omiya Campus

4.5

22 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward Shichyori Omiya Higashi-carpenter 125-1

The Omiya Campus of Ryukoku University is a historic building located in Kyoto's Shimogyo Ward. At the beginning, it was a Buddhist seminary connected with Nishi Honganji Temple, but in 1879, built to contain lecture halls when Ryukoku became a university under the reforms of the educational system. It incorporates both Japanese and Western elements, and the Japanese government has designated it an Important Cultural Property. It is used for devotions, Buddhist lectures, other university activities, and Buddhist weddings.

This is a private university and spreading with several campuses in the city center. Each campus has a nice and unique architectural design and is itself a landmark or icon. The university was setup...
Sumiya Motenashi Cultural and Art Museum

4.5

50 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Nishishinyashikiageyachou 32

One often hears of geisha quarter “Shimabara” in Kyoto period dramas. Now it is Nishishinyashiki Ageya-cho, and what remains of that time is the Sumiya Motenashi Museum of Art and Culture. Sumiya was a high-class pleasure house built at the beginning of the establishment of Shimabara in 1641. The wide garden facing the tatami room has a tea house, and the place was used not only for parties but tea ceremonies and gathering of haiku poets too. In 1952 it was designated an Important Cultural Property of Japan as a place retaining the culture of feasts and hospitality.

This place is a real find and usually off the beaten tourist track for non Japanese. To get the best its advisable to have the benefit of an interpreter. We hired a Japanese tour guide for the day as...
Rokusonno-jinja Shrine

4.0

17 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Minami-ku Mibu-to Tsun Hangu-Horn

Rokusonno-jinja Shrine was built during the Heian period to enshrine Minamoto-no-Tsunemoto, grandchild of Emperor Seiwa. It is said that if one crosses the popular vermillion arched bridge, also known as “the bridge of love,” they will be blessed by a good marriage partner. In the spring it is a beautiful place blooming with Oshima and Someiyoshino cherry blossoms.

清和源氏発祥の地として有名な神社です。幼稚園(保育園？)が境内にあります。東寺の北総門を出て、左に進むと交差点にある神社です。狭い境内ですが、綺麗に整備されていて、往時が偲ばれる場所です。桜の季節が一番ですね。徒歩で東寺から羅城門跡へ行く途中に立ち寄りました。
Nyakuichi Jinja Shrine

3.5

20 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Shichijogoshonouchihonmachi 98

A shrine founded by Taira Kiyomori that is said to bring you good fortune and success in life. They offer a variety of amulets and voltive wooden plaques that will grant good fortune.

神社そのものはどこにでもあるような平凡なものですが、ここは平家の総帥、平清盛に因む縁起のために有名になった神社です。若一と書いて「にゃくいち」と読ませます。清盛が白拍子など愛妾を住まわせていたのがここ西八条であり、愛妾を入れ替わりさせる等、昔は普通でも今では考えられないような行いをしていた場所です。でも、六波羅蜜寺近辺に居住していた清盛がよくもここまで通えたものですね、相当な距離があるのに。女性の...
Doso Jinja Shrine

3.5

14 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Aburakoji Shiokoji Sagaru Minami Fudodo Cho 5-4

A shrine that enshrines the wedded spirits of Sarutahiko-no-Okami and Ame-no-Uzume-no-Mikoto. The figure of the two gods embracing draws people to the shrine praying for marriage related blessings.

正月の松の内は「無人」神社じゃなくてちゃんと人が居て、ご朱印対応も拝受品の販売もやっているみたい。前の道路は主に観光客が往来するだけで、地元の人はあまり居ない。大きなスーツケースをゴロゴロ引いて歩いているインバウンド？外人さんが多い。京都駅西側のリーズナブルホテル「アパホテル」とかも至近であり、比較的若いカップルが多い。道祖神は猿田彦大神と天鈿女命の夫婦の２神で、縁結びの神としても信仰されているみ...
Kyoto School History Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Gokochimachidori Bukkoji Sagaru Tachibanacho 437

特定の日は無料で開放されます。２０２０年１１月１４日と１５日は無料です。他の日でも建物の中へ入らなければ、この写真に写っているグランド、建物前までは無料で入れます。特別展とか建物内は有料となります。日本で最初に開設された小学校、幼稚園(開智)の跡地です。興味ある人には良いけど、こう云う古いだけの歴史的建造物には興味が無い(江戸時代以前は別にして)と云う私みたいな人間には有料で入る気はしませんでした...
Kyoto City Disaster Prevention Center

4.0

7 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Minami-ku Nishikujosugatacho 7

A disaster prevention center located an eight-minute walk from Kintetsu Railway Jujo Station. In this interactive facility, you can look, listen, touch, and experience the actions you need to take and the knowledge you need to have during a disaster. The center offers half day programs which teach you what you might experience and what you should do under wind speeds of 32 meters per second, or what the horizontal shakings of earthquakes in the range of JMA Seismic Intensity four to seven feel like. There's also an open exhibit area where you can experience a simulated urban flood; and get in the Hiei, a helicopter actually used by the Kyoto City aerial firefighting brigade and try a realistic helicopter flying simulation.

All exhibition in Japanese Staff nice but communication was not too effective Most interesting is earthquake and strong wind simulator at ground floor Prepare to wait - many student groups will...
Kouenji Temple

4.0

18 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Shimogyou-ku Ayakoujiomiya Nishinari Shijo Omiya Machi 37

A Pure Land Buddhist Temple founded in 1613 and branch temple of the Chion-in temple. The temple nave houses a figure of Amitabha. The temple was closely connected to the Shinsengumi, the shogunate police, and many people connected to the force are buried here. It is also the gravesite of many warriors, such as Yamanami Keisuke and Kawai Kisaburo.

Beautiful gardens and a great ambience. A great place to meditate or just absorb the culture and spiritual aspects of this lovely nation.

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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.