Guidebook for Kamigyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 Kyōtogyoenthe former ruling palace of the Emperor of Japan
It is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
1725 locals recommend
Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōIt is one of the seventeen Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which have been designated by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.
The Seimei Shrine was founded on the 4th year of the Kankō era (1007) by Emperor Ichijō, who ordered the shrine built in memory of Abe no Seimei, after his death in 1005. It was constructed on the site of Abe no Seimei's house.
173 locals recommend
Seimei-Jinja Shrine
Seimeichō Kamigyo WardThe Seimei Shrine was founded on the 4th year of the Kankō era (1007) by Emperor Ichijō, who ordered the shrine built in memory of Abe no Seimei, after his death in 1005. It was constructed on the site of Abe no Seimei's house.
Historic, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōHistoric, tranquil temple with a gold-leaf facade set amid landscaped gardens & a reflecting pond.
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardMust Visit diring Spring & Autumn
Parks & Nature
Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
Kyōtogyoen-3 Kamigyo Wardthe Kyoto Imperial Palace is located inside this park
Essentials
Daily Qanat Izumiya
146 ShimohorikawachōFresh grocery. Tax-free service available
Fresco Marutamachi
223 Tamauechōgrocery store
FamilyMart Choja-Kameyacho
152-1 Kameyachōclose to the apartment
Drinks & Nightlife
Pig Wistle
Ōhashichō Higashiyama Wardgreat place to meet people from different places all over the world
Food Scene
Le Bouchon
71-1 Enokichōbest French food in Kyoto
Mendokoro Koan Gosho
307-3 MotochōmyōjichōBest udon and tempura tasted in Kyoto.
Mos Burger Izumiya Horikawa-Marutamachi
146 ShimohorikawachōArts & Culture
Raku Museum
87-1 AburahashizumechōBeautiful museum which tells the story of the Raku family
京都芸術センター
Shopping
It's a very small store, but it will help you in a hurry, the staff is very friendly
13 locals recommend
UNIQLO Nishijin
216 ShinmotochōIt's a very small store, but it will help you in a hurry, the staff is very friendly
The Daiso Kyoto Nishijin
459 Shinhakusuimaruchō100 Yen store
Modern mall with supermarket, toys-r-us, cinema. The cinema also has movies in English with japanese subtitles (most Hollywood movies that are no family movies are shown in english)
330 locals recommend
Aeon Mall Kyoto
西九条鳥居口町-1 南区Modern mall with supermarket, toys-r-us, cinema. The cinema also has movies in English with japanese subtitles (most Hollywood movies that are no family movies are shown in english)