Guidebook for Higashiyama-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Outline of Nijo Castle
The early Nijo Castle buildings were built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa reign, as his villa in Kyoto. The third shogun Iemitsu expanded it by integrating the structures moved from Fushimi Castle, once properties of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and completed the enhancement in 1626.
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Il-Kastell Nijo
541 NijōjōchōOutline of Nijo Castle
The early Nijo Castle buildings were built in 1603 by Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Tokugawa reign, as his villa in Kyoto. The third shogun Iemitsu expanded it by integrating the structures moved from Fushimi Castle, once properties of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and completed the enhancement in 1626.
Fushimi-Inari is famous for its "Senbon Torii"or 1,000 torii gates.
Actually, it has much more: altogether 10,000 torii gates in the mountain.
A torii gate is generally regarded as the gate to the shrine precinct, which separates the Shinto realm from the real world. That's why you see some torii gates at the entrance of the shrine ground.
Why are there so many torii gates here?
Because the shrine is dedicated to the god of” business prosperity” as well as "dreams-come-true."
All of the torii here are donations from the general public; people build a torii gate to thank the god.
http://inari.jp/en/
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Fushimi Inari Taisha Sanshuden
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō Fushimi-Inari is famous for its "Senbon Torii"or 1,000 torii gates.
Actually, it has much more: altogether 10,000 torii gates in the mountain.
A torii gate is generally regarded as the gate to the shrine precinct, which separates the Shinto realm from the real world. That's why you see some torii gates at the entrance of the shrine ground.
Why are there so many torii gates here?
Because the shrine is dedicated to the god of” business prosperity” as well as "dreams-come-true."
All of the torii here are donations from the general public; people build a torii gate to thank the god.
http://inari.jp/en/
It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon (千手観音).
OPEN/8:00～17:00（11月16日～3月は9時～16時）
(16th NOV~MAR 9:00~16:00)
拝観料・Entrance Fee
一般(adult)600円・高校中学(student)400円・子供(child)300円
http://www.taleofgenji.org/sanjusangendo.html
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Sanjusangendomawari
It was originally founded in 1164 and rebuilt in 1266. In Sanjusangendo Hall, there are 1001 wooden statues of the thousand-handed Kannon (千手観音).
OPEN/8:00～17:00（11月16日～3月は9時～16時）
(16th NOV~MAR 9:00~16:00)
拝観料・Entrance Fee
一般(adult)600円・高校中学(student)400円・子供(child)300円
http://www.taleofgenji.org/sanjusangendo.html
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple. Most visitors come for the magnificence of its height and view, which are so well known to the Japanese that the idiom "jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple" means that they're about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure.
Please check the HP below. It’s very convenient for you:)
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
3/3~3/12,3/25~4/9 special night viewing
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Kiyomizu-dera
This is Higashiyama-ku's most famous temple. Most visitors come for the magnificence of its height and view, which are so well known to the Japanese that the idiom "jumping from the veranda of Kiyomizu Temple" means that they're about to undertake some particularly bold or daring adventure.
Please check the HP below. It’s very convenient for you:)
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
3/3~3/12,3/25~4/9 special night viewing
The official name of Kinkakuji Temple is Rokuonji. It is located in the Kita ward, in the Kinugasa area of Kyoto. It was built as a resort house for the third shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, in 1397. The "Sansorokaku" pavilion, which is the reliquary hall worshipping Buddha, is covered in gold leaf. Visitors will be fascinated by the sight of the golden structure shining across the lake.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōThe official name of Kinkakuji Temple is Rokuonji. It is located in the Kita ward, in the Kinugasa area of Kyoto. It was built as a resort house for the third shogun, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, in 1397. The "Sansorokaku" pavilion, which is the reliquary hall worshipping Buddha, is covered in gold leaf. Visitors will be fascinated by the sight of the golden structure shining across the lake.
Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho)
This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo. The palace was destroyed several times by fire; the present building date from 1855.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
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Palazz Imperjali ta 'Kyoto
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto Gosho)
This is where the imperial family lived from 1331 until 1868 when they moved to Tokyo. The palace was destroyed several times by fire; the present building date from 1855.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/index.html
Arts & Culture
北野天満宮/ Kitano-tenmangu (shrine in Kyoto)
梅の見頃は2月下旬～3月初旬です/The red, white and pink blossoms come into bloom at the end of February and are viewed in mid-March.
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Houmotuden Museum
Bakurocho Kamigyo Ward北野天満宮/ Kitano-tenmangu (shrine in Kyoto)
梅の見頃は2月下旬～3月初旬です/The red, white and pink blossoms come into bloom at the end of February and are viewed in mid-March.
京都文化博物館/The Museum of Kyoto
Located in Nakagyo Ward in Kyoto City, the Museum of Kyoto was established in commemoration of the 1200th anniversary of Heian Sento (the relocation of the capital to found the Heian capital) to showcase the culture and history of Kyoto.
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Il-Mużew tal-Kjoto
623-1 Higashikatamachi京都文化博物館/The Museum of Kyoto
Located in Nakagyo Ward in Kyoto City, the Museum of Kyoto was established in commemoration of the 1200th anniversary of Heian Sento (the relocation of the capital to found the Heian capital) to showcase the culture and history of Kyoto.
京都国際漫画ミュージアム/KyotoInternationalMangaMuseum
The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a manga museum established on the site of the former Tatsuike Elementary School in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City.
10:00～18:00 This museum is closed every wednesday.
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Mużew Internazzjonali tal-Manga ta 'Kyoto
452 Kinbukichō京都国際漫画ミュージアム/KyotoInternationalMangaMuseum
The Kyoto International Manga Museum is a manga museum established on the site of the former Tatsuike Elementary School in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City.
10:00～18:00 This museum is closed every wednesday.
Food Scene
SUSHI!! I like this sushi restaurant. Delicious!!
OPEN/10:00～19:30(売切時閉店)
CLOSE/木曜日 THU
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京寿司いづ松
13-chōme-237 HonmachiSUSHI!! I like this sushi restaurant. Delicious!!
OPEN/10:00～19:30(売切時閉店)
CLOSE/木曜日 THU
にしむら亭/Nishimura tei
Udon shop
You can eat while overlooking Kyoto.
https://r.gnavi.co.jp/c274500/
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Nishimura-tei
Inariyamakanyūchi Fushimi Wardにしむら亭/Nishimura tei
Udon shop
You can eat while overlooking Kyoto.
https://r.gnavi.co.jp/c274500/
Delicious bakery:) Please go there for your breakfast.
OPEN/7:00～19:00
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ゲベッケン 泉涌寺店
23-9 Sennyūji MonzenchōDelicious bakery:) Please go there for your breakfast.
OPEN/7:00～19:00
末廣屋
3 Sennyūji SuzumegamorichōJapanese confectionery. Let's try:)
OPEN/9:00～19:00
CLOSE/水曜日 WED
12:00~14:30(L.O)
18:00~19:00(L.O) Wednesday (odd-numbered month, sales for the holidays), Tuesday (even-numbered months, open for the holidays)
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そば茶寮 澤正
33-22 Imakumano Tsuruginomiyachō12:00~14:30(L.O)
18:00~19:00(L.O) Wednesday (odd-numbered month, sales for the holidays), Tuesday (even-numbered months, open for the holidays)
11:00~21:00(L.O.20:30)
Open for lunch and Sunday
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
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Okonomiyaki Yoshino
Kamiikedachō Higashiyama Ward
11:00~21:00(L.O.20:30)
Open for lunch and Sunday
Closed on Mondays and Tuesdays
On Tuesday
11:00-22:00
Wednesday
11:00-22:00
Thursday
11:00-22:00
Friday
11:00-22:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-22:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-22:00
Monday 11:00-22:00
天一 京都伊勢丹店
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardOn Tuesday
11:00-22:00
Wednesday
11:00-22:00
Thursday
11:00-22:00
Friday
11:00-22:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-22:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-22:00
Monday 11:00-22:00
Wednesday
11:00-23:00
Thursday
11:00-23:00
Friday
11:00-23:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-23:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-23:00
Monday
11:00-23:00
On Tuesday 11:00-23:00
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Ganko
484-6 木屋町通二条下ル東生洲町
Wednesday
11:00-23:00
Thursday
11:00-23:00
Friday
11:00-23:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-23:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-23:00
Monday
11:00-23:00
On Tuesday 11:00-23:00
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-21:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-21:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-21:00
Monday
11:00-21:00
On Tuesday
11:00-21:00
Wednesday
(Constitution Day)
11:00-21:00 Possibility of changing the time
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Gion Maruyama Kagaribi
350 Gionmachi Kitagawa
Thursday
11:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-21:00
Saturday
(Showa day)
11:00-21:00
Possibility of changing the time
Sunday
11:00-21:00
Monday
11:00-21:00
On Tuesday
11:00-21:00
Wednesday
(Constitution Day)
11:00-21:00 Possibility of changing the time
Beer garden in Kyoto!!/京都のビアガーデン!!
Place:Kyoto Hotel Okura(京都ホテルオークラ)
open:6/7～9/30 17:00～21:00
http://okura.kyotohotel.co.jp/event_detail/restaurant_recommend/terrace-tohlee/beerterrace_2017.html
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Kyoto Hotel Okura
Ichinofunairichō Nakagyo WardBeer garden in Kyoto!!/京都のビアガーデン!!
Place:Kyoto Hotel Okura(京都ホテルオークラ)
open:6/7～9/30 17:00～21:00
http://okura.kyotohotel.co.jp/event_detail/restaurant_recommend/terrace-tohlee/beerterrace_2017.html
舞子とビアガーデンの夕べ/ Beer garden with MAIKO【舞子】
It is the beer garden which can talk to a maiko.
Place:祇をん 新門荘 屋上ビアガーデン
DATE:2017/7/7 〜 2017/9/2
http://www.shinmonso.com/guestplan/beergarden/
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Gion Hajime
396-2 Hashimotochō舞子とビアガーデンの夕べ/ Beer garden with MAIKO【舞子】
It is the beer garden which can talk to a maiko.
Place:祇をん 新門荘 屋上ビアガーデン
DATE:2017/7/7 〜 2017/9/2
http://www.shinmonso.com/guestplan/beergarden/
甘味処 ぎおん楽々/Kammidokorogionrakuraku
Sweets shop
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26004252/
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Gion Kurashita
570-157 Gionmachi Minamigawa甘味処 ぎおん楽々/Kammidokorogionrakuraku
Sweets shop
https://tabelog.com/en/kyoto/A2601/A260301/26004252/
Essentials
Daily-Yamazaki Tofukuji-Station-mae
13-chōme-250-1 Honmachi24 hours OPEN
FamilyMart Nakaitofukuji
12-chōme-12-232 Honmachi24 hours OPEN
Getting Around
Tofukuji Station
Honmachi-12-chōme Higashiyama WardKyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardDrinks & Nightlife
Let's enjoy KARAOKE:)
[ Mon-Fri,before the natioal Holidays ] 11:00〜5:00
[ Sat,Sun,Holydays ] 10:00〜5:00
http://jankara.ne.jp/en/detail/index.html?id=146
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Jankara Kyoto shop
849 HigashishiokōjichōLet's enjoy KARAOKE:)
[ Mon-Fri,before the natioal Holidays ] 11:00〜5:00
[ Sat,Sun,Holydays ] 10:00〜5:00
http://jankara.ne.jp/en/detail/index.html?id=146
Shopping
Kyoto Station Building
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo Ward