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Chion-in Temple is the grand temple for the Jodo Sect of Buddhism; the temple site is approximately 240,000 square meters. There are many designated important cultural properties here, such as the temple gate "Sanmon," "Mieido (hall that houses the image of Honen)," "Kyozo (sutra repository)," "Ohojo (large guest house)" and "Kohojo (small guest house)." |
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400, Rinka-cho, Higashiyama-ku Kyoto |
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Kodai-ji Temple was established by Nene, often known by the title Kita no Mandokoro, who had taken the name Kodai-in. She was the widow of The samurai warrior, Toyotomi Hideyoshi and established this temple to pray for her late husband. The interior of the temple was decorated with elaborate gold and silver lacquer work, called Makie in the 16th century, which explains why it is also called "Makie's Temple." |
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526, Shimokawara-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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9am-5pm |
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075-561-7387 |
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With Kamogawa River to the west, and the land of Higashiyama to the east, is Gion. Prosperous as the town in front of Yasaka Shrine, Gion has tea houses which serve alcohol and are visited by Geisha. Tea houses are lined eaves to eaves with a thousand red treillage and the tone of the shamisen spills out from the shop curtains. |
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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| 075-752-0227 (Tourist Association) |
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The stretch of Hanami-Koji street leaves a strong taste of the elegance of Hanamachi (entertainment district). The eaves of long established restaurants and old-fashioned tea houses are lined along the street. |
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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Offering protection from evil and housing the god of commerce, the Yasaka Shrine collects the faith of the masses. The main shrine was reconstructed in 1654. With events such as the Gion Festival which paints the city of Kyoto in July, and the Okeramairi during which people visit the shrine on New Year's Eve, there are a variety of religious services and holidays.
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625, Gionmachi-Kitagawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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| 075-561-6155 |
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075-531-1126 |
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With a stroll-type landscape garden at the centre, the grounds of Maruyama Koen total 86,641 square meters. In these extensive grounds are many restaurants, Japanese tearooms and cafes. Beginning with the Gion Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree) there are many cherry blossom trees, and it is a noted spot for flower viewing. |
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Maruyama-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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| 075-561-0533 (Office) |
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075-212-8704 |
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Minamiza is famous for its year end Kabuki performance - Kichirei Kaomise Kogyo and boasts some 400 years of history and tradition in the entertainment field. |
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Shijo-Ohashi Higashi-zume, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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| 075-561-1155 |
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Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre |
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Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre is the venue of the annual "Miyako Odori" (Miyako Dance), in which Geiko (Geisha) and Maiko (apprentice Geiko) of Gion Kobu introduce the Kyomai (Kyoto dance). |
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Shijo Hanami-koji sagaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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12.30pm, 2pm, 3.30pm, 4.50pm |
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Open Apr. only |
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| 075-541-3391 |
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075-525-3105 |
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Provided a space in Yasaka Hall to the north of the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre, is a spot to introduce the traditional performing arts. They will show you a one hour collection of Japanese traditional culture beginning with the Kyomai (Kyoto dance) and Kyogen (Noh comic drama). Explanation in English is also available. |
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Yasaka-kaikan, 570-2, Gionmachi-Minamigawa, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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Performance: 7pm & 8pm (from Mar. to Nov.), 1 performance only from 7pm (Fri., Sat., Sun. & Holidays from Dec. to Feb.) |
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Aug.16, Dec.29-Jan.4 |
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| 075-561-1119 |
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075-561-3860 |
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Kiyomizudera Temple is a prominent Buddhist Temple of Kyoto. The temple covers a wide area of 130,000 square meters. The main temple of Kiyomizu is famous for its so-called "Kiyomizu-dera stage" which was reproduced in 1633. This stage was built using 139 columns to jut over a precipice, and from it the whole city can be taken in at a glance. Below the cliff of the temple a clear stream spills into a waterfall. Within the precincts are cherry blossoms which bloom in spring and leaves which turn red in autumn. The temple is registered as a World Cultural Heritage Site. |
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1-294, Kiyomuzu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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6am-6pm (Sat., Sun. & holidays -6.30pm) (Depends on season) |
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Open 365 days a year |
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| 075-551-1234 |
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075-551-1287 |
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Sannei-zaka is a street scene continuing from Gion to Kiyomizudera Temple. Along the path from Ninen-zaka to Sannei-zaka are old houses lined on both sides of the paved sloping street, and there remains an atmosphere of the old capital. As you approach the Kiyomizu-zaka it becomes lively, and Kiyomizudera Temple can be found right there. |
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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Ishibe-Koji is a small alley tying Shimogawara-Dori and Kodaiji-Dori, with stone paving and a stone wall giving a drifting sombre atmosphere. Enclosed by private houses, Japanese style restaurants, inns and bars line the street. It is used as a location in movies and television dramas set in Kyoto. |
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Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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Tofukuji Temple is the Head Temple of the Tofukuji school of the Rinzai sect of Buddhism. Taking nearly 20 years before completion, a magnificent Buddhist temple was built. The precincts use the mountainside and valley of Mt. Higashiyama. The rock garden is a dry style using techniques from the Kamakura Era. The valley under the Tsutenkyo Bridge connecting the main temple to the Kaizando Hall is famous for its autumn leaves. |
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15-778, Honmachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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9am-4.30pm (Apr.-Nov.)
8.30am-4.30pm (Nov.- during the period of Autumn special exhibition)
9am-4.00pm (after the Autumn special exhibition period finishes -Mar.31)
(Admission is permitted up until 30 minutes before closing time) |
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Open 365 days a year (except for Hojo Teien garden that will be closed on Dec.31 and Jan.1) |
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| 075-561-0087 |
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The Kyoto National Museum exhibits a wealth of cultural assets related to the temples and shrines of Kyoto. The Special Exhibition Hall is an attractive building built of modern brick construction and dates from the Meiji era. In the front garden is placed Rodin's "The Thinker."
Due to the construction of a new Collections Hall, the curret hall closes.
New Collections Hall will open after 2013.
Until the construction of a new Collections Hall is over, the museum closes except the duration of special exhibition. |
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527, Chayamachi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
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9.30am-5pm (Admission until 4.30pm) |
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Mon. (except when Mon. is a holiday, Tue. will be closed instead), Year-end and New Year holidays |
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| 075-541-1151 |
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075-531-0263 |
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Heian-Jingu Shrine was constructed in Meiji 28 (1895) to commemorate the 1100 years foundation anniversary of the Heian capital. The bright vermillion 2 tiered Otenmon Gate is opposite a wide open gravel space. A vast 30,000m2 wide area surrounds the precincts to the rear of the shrine building. In a stroll-type garden are masterpieces from the Meiji and Taisho Eras. The garden is famous for flowers such as rouge weeping cherry trees, iris, water lilies and hagi (bush clover). |
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97, Okazaki-Nishitenno-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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6am-6pm (Depends on season), Garden Viewing: 8.30am-5.30pm (Depends on season) |
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Afternoon in Oct. 22 |
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| 075-761-0221 |
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075-761-0225 |
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The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto |
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Built on the Biwako Canal, the building of the Art Gallery is an impressive contrast of concrete and glass. The 4th Floor Lobby offers a beautiful view of the mountain ranges of Higashiyama. |
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Okazaki-koennai-Okazaki-Enshoji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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9.30am-5pm (Admission until 4.30pm)
9.30am-8pm (Every Friday evening from April to September, Admission until 7.30pm) |
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Mon. (If Mon. is a holiday, Tue. will be closed.), Dec.28-Mar.29, 2009 (Because of renovation work) |
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| 075-761-4111 |
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Nanzenji Temple is the former imperial villa of the retired Emperor Kameyama, which became a Zen temple in 1291. In the wide precincts stands a large Buddhist Temple. Sanmon Gate is a 2 level 22m high magnificent storied gate. The hojo (priest's hall) garden is characteristic of the early Edo Era Zen Buddhist style dry gardens. In the south-east of the precincts rises an overhead canal watercourse. |
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86, Nanzenji-Fukuchi-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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8.40am-4.30pm (Dec.-Feb.), 8.40am-5pm (Mar.-Nov.) |
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Tetsugaku-no-Michi (Path of Philosophy) |
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Tetsugaku-no-Michi is a path running parallel to the canal from the Nyakuoji Bridge at the base of Higashiyama, to Gingakuji Bridge. The philosopher Nishida Kitaro enjoyed long walks there, imparting to it the name Path of Philosophy. |
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Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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| 075-343-6655 (Tourist Information) |
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Ginkakuji Temple was constructed in 1482 by Ashikaga Yoshimasa, the 8th Shogun of the Ashikaga Shogunate. The then culture of Higashiyama is well displayed in and around Ginkakuji and of particular beauty and import is the garden. Said to imitate that of Saihoji Temple, Ginkakuji's gardens are ideal for strolling with its small pond, hillside location and small waterfall all playing their part.
To view the Togudo (Buddha Hall) is permitted only to groups of over 20 persons and is possible only on the 2nd or 4th Saturdays of the month. Prior application by return postcard is essential and no English is spoken.
Ginkakuji is registered as a World Cultural Heritage site. |
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2, Ginkakuji-cho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto |
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8.30am-5pm (Mar.15-Nov.30), 9am-4.30pm (Dec.1-Mar.14) |
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Open 365 days a year |
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| 075-771-5725 |
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075-771-5439 |
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