Guidebook for Chūō-ku, Ōsaka-shi
Sightseeing
Kyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto.
544 locals recommend
Heian Shrine
Okazaki Nishitennocho Sakyo WardKyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto.
Ryoanji is famous for Zen rock garden laid out at the end of the 15 the century during the Muromachi Period.
423 locals recommend
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōRyoanji is famous for Zen rock garden laid out at the end of the 15 the century during the Muromachi Period.
Nijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijo Castle is popular for travelers because you can explore its interior on your own.
Japan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
312 locals recommend
Kyoto City Zoo
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo WardJapan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
Arashiyama take a punt on the river, explore bamboo groves, take in the lush and mountainous scenery and/or the monkey park and have a poke around in the shops.
77 locals recommend
Torokko Arashiyama Sta. station
4-2 Sagaogurayama TabuchiyamachōArashiyama take a punt on the river, explore bamboo groves, take in the lush and mountainous scenery and/or the monkey park and have a poke around in the shops.
This way is the best famous and natural beauty way in Kyoto! You'll walk to the riverside all the while. There are a lot of temples and shrines.You can arrive at the Ginkaku Temple finally.
178 locals recommend
Philosopher's Walk
This way is the best famous and natural beauty way in Kyoto! You'll walk to the riverside all the while. There are a lot of temples and shrines.You can arrive at the Ginkaku Temple finally.
Ponto-cho is the best famous japanese food area.This street is between Shijo from Sanjo which is the center of Kyoto.A lot of traditional buildings equal a riverside, and you can take lunch and dinner
362 locals recommend
Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPonto-cho is the best famous japanese food area.This street is between Shijo from Sanjo which is the center of Kyoto.A lot of traditional buildings equal a riverside, and you can take lunch and dinner
A must-see on any itinerary, kids might enjoy running in the Torii gate ‘tunnels’ and ‘discovering’ woodland walks at Kyoto’s stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine.
1229 locals recommend
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa YabunouchichōA must-see on any itinerary, kids might enjoy running in the Torii gate ‘tunnels’ and ‘discovering’ woodland walks at Kyoto’s stunning Fushimi Inari Shrine.
Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
335 locals recommend
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
常葉町 下京区Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
Market with a vibrant atmosphere about 130 stores stand side by side.Trying out different kinds of food is enjoyable.
912 locals recommend
Nishiki Market Shopping District
Nishidaimonjichō Nakagyo WardMarket with a vibrant atmosphere about 130 stores stand side by side.Trying out different kinds of food is enjoyable.
The temple surrounded by uniquely beautiful moss plants is known for its silent presence.
213 locals recommend
Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōThe temple surrounded by uniquely beautiful moss plants is known for its silent presence.
Magnificently beautiful golden temple that manifests Gokuraku Jodo,the land of perfects bliss.
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōMagnificently beautiful golden temple that manifests Gokuraku Jodo,the land of perfects bliss.
AS a guardian god of the town of Gion,the shrine has been marking its long history with people living in Kyoto.
867 locals recommend
Yasaka Shrine
625 Gionmachi KitagawaAS a guardian god of the town of Gion,the shrine has been marking its long history with people living in Kyoto.
Kyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
513 locals recommend
Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōKyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
Entertainment & Activities
Kids will love the fur seals, penguins, dolphins and other marine life at this new Kyoto attraction (2012). You’ll find it in Umekoji Park.
738 locals recommend
Kyoto Aquarium
35-1 KankijichōKids will love the fur seals, penguins, dolphins and other marine life at this new Kyoto attraction (2012). You’ll find it in Umekoji Park.
Getting Around
Kyoto Station is the Kyoto gateway at the station to represent Kyoto. Shinkansen in Kyoto Station, conventional lines, Kintetsu, it runs through the subway. In addition it is also through bus.
1291 locals recommend
Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto Station is the Kyoto gateway at the station to represent Kyoto. Shinkansen in Kyoto Station, conventional lines, Kintetsu, it runs through the subway. In addition it is also through bus.
Tofukuji Station is the convenient station.This station arrives at one station from Kyoto station by JR.When using Keihan line,you can go to Kyoto center of town at 2 or 3 station. It takes 5 minutes
206 locals recommend
Tofukuji Station
Honmachi-12-chōme Higashiyama WardTofukuji Station is the convenient station.This station arrives at one station from Kyoto station by JR.When using Keihan line,you can go to Kyoto center of town at 2 or 3 station. It takes 5 minutes
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Arts & Culture
Minami-za is the performance meeting place of "kabuki" which is a Japanese traditional entertainment.If you're interested in old culture , I'll recommend to see famous "kabuki" worldwide once.
254 locals recommend
Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōMinami-za is the performance meeting place of "kabuki" which is a Japanese traditional entertainment.If you're interested in old culture , I'll recommend to see famous "kabuki" worldwide once.
Food Scene
It's famous to be able to have a meal on the river during summer at Kifune. The scenery of the river and the forest seen from a store is a superb view really.It takes about 40 minutes from Kyoto st.
73 locals recommend
Hiragino-Kibune-jinja Shrine
61 Kamigamo NishigotōchōIt's famous to be able to have a meal on the river during summer at Kifune. The scenery of the river and the forest seen from a store is a superb view really.It takes about 40 minutes from Kyoto st.
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Drinks & Nightlife
sake in Japanese refers to alcohol in general. In Japan, the preferred word for rice wine is "Nihonshu."If you would like to find out more about nihonshu and brewing, the museum may interest you.
179 locals recommend
Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum
247 Minamihamachōsake in Japanese refers to alcohol in general. In Japan, the preferred word for rice wine is "Nihonshu."If you would like to find out more about nihonshu and brewing, the museum may interest you.