Guidebook for 京都市下京区
Sightseeing
【Luck】 The Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine enshrined at the western foot of Mt. Inari at the southern tip of Kyoto's Higashiyama Sanju-Roppo (36 mountain range) is the head shrine of the 30,000 Inari-sha shrines nationwide. It has been a place of wide worship for the guardian god of abundant crops, businesses, prosperity, and family safety since the Inari Okami (god of harvest) was housed on Mt. Inari in the 4th year (711) of Hatsu-uma (the first day of the horse) in February during the Wado era.
【The symbol is a fox】 The fox is the Inari Okami's (god of harvest) servant. A fox it is, but it is not the one that lives in the fields.
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Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine
68 Fukakusa Yabunouchichō【Luck】 The Fushimi-Inari Taisha Shrine enshrined at the western foot of Mt. Inari at the southern tip of Kyoto's Higashiyama Sanju-Roppo (36 mountain range) is the head shrine of the 30,000 Inari-sha shrines nationwide. It has been a place of wide worship for the guardian god of abundant crops, businesses, prosperity, and family safety since the Inari Okami (god of harvest) was housed on Mt. Inari in the 4th year (711) of Hatsu-uma (the first day of the horse) in February during the Wado era.
【The symbol is a fox】 The fox is the Inari Okami's (god of harvest) servant. A fox it is, but it is not the one that lives in the fields.
Kinkaku (The Golden Pavilion) is a shariden, a Buddhist hall containing relics of Buddha. The pavilion is part of a temple that is formaly named Rokuon-ji Temple, but commonly called Kinkaku-ji Temple, or Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, in the Shokokuji School of the Rizai Sect.
This area was originally the site of a villa called KItayama-dai and owned by a statesman Saionji Kintsune. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the 3rd shogun of the Muromachi perio, took a liking to the area and acquired it from the Saionji family in 1397. He then built his own villa, which he named Kitayama-den.
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkaku (The Golden Pavilion) is a shariden, a Buddhist hall containing relics of Buddha. The pavilion is part of a temple that is formaly named Rokuon-ji Temple, but commonly called Kinkaku-ji Temple, or Temple of the Golden Pavilion. Rokuon-ji is a Zen Buddhist temple, in the Shokokuji School of the Rizai Sect.
This area was originally the site of a villa called KItayama-dai and owned by a statesman Saionji Kintsune. Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, the 3rd shogun of the Muromachi perio, took a liking to the area and acquired it from the Saionji family in 1397. He then built his own villa, which he named Kitayama-den.
Jishu jinja Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto for Gods of Love and relationship (En-musubi). Those gods have been centres of belief since ancient times. Today the shrine attracts visitors not just from Japan, but from all around the World - and is especially popular with those seeking fulfilment through new or renewed relationships. Jishu jinja Shrine's history is older than the formation of Japan itself, and has its roots in an era about which little is known. The inner shrine, and the smaller shrines within the site are each dedicated to gods from Japan's early shinto religion.
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Jishu-Jinja Shrine
1-chōme-317 KiyomizuJishu jinja Shrine is the oldest shrine in Kyoto for Gods of Love and relationship (En-musubi). Those gods have been centres of belief since ancient times. Today the shrine attracts visitors not just from Japan, but from all around the World - and is especially popular with those seeking fulfilment through new or renewed relationships. Jishu jinja Shrine's history is older than the formation of Japan itself, and has its roots in an era about which little is known. The inner shrine, and the smaller shrines within the site are each dedicated to gods from Japan's early shinto religion.
The temple, originally called Otagi-ji Temple, was first built in the Otagi District (The central part of present-day Kyoto) by order of Emperor Shotoku in the latter half of the 8th century. At the beginning of the Heian period (794-1192), the temple building was washed away when the Kamo River flooded. The temple was reestablished by Senkan Naigu (918-984), a Buddhist priest of the Tendai sect, and became a branch of Enryakuji, the Tendai temple complex on Mt. Hiei. Over a period of three years beginning in 1922, the temple was transfered to its present location in the Saga District, in order to preserve it. The temple has a wonderful array of 1,200 carved stone figures of Rakan.....!!
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Otagi Nenbutsu-ji Temple
2-5 Sagatoriimoto Fukatanichō The temple, originally called Otagi-ji Temple, was first built in the Otagi District (The central part of present-day Kyoto) by order of Emperor Shotoku in the latter half of the 8th century. At the beginning of the Heian period (794-1192), the temple building was washed away when the Kamo River flooded. The temple was reestablished by Senkan Naigu (918-984), a Buddhist priest of the Tendai sect, and became a branch of Enryakuji, the Tendai temple complex on Mt. Hiei. Over a period of three years beginning in 1922, the temple was transfered to its present location in the Saga District, in order to preserve it. The temple has a wonderful array of 1,200 carved stone figures of Rakan.....!!
Ginkaku-ji Temple, a Zen temple, established in 1482 by Asikaga Yoshimitsu, the eighth Muromachi Shogunate. Yoshimasa, following Kinkaku-ji Temple Kitayama den built by grandfather Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, built villa Higashiyama den to spend his retired life. Ginkaku-ji is the common name, and formally it was called Higashiyama Jisho-ji, taking after Yoshimasa's posthumous title after his death. Higashiyama den is the place where Higashiyama culture formed mainly by Yoshimasa started, and is the start of modern life style of the Japanese. Even now, the convination of Higashiyama culture and en culture can be seen here.
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Higashiyama Jisho-ji
GinkakujichōGinkaku-ji Temple, a Zen temple, established in 1482 by Asikaga Yoshimitsu, the eighth Muromachi Shogunate. Yoshimasa, following Kinkaku-ji Temple Kitayama den built by grandfather Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, built villa Higashiyama den to spend his retired life. Ginkaku-ji is the common name, and formally it was called Higashiyama Jisho-ji, taking after Yoshimasa's posthumous title after his death. Higashiyama den is the place where Higashiyama culture formed mainly by Yoshimasa started, and is the start of modern life style of the Japanese. Even now, the convination of Higashiyama culture and en culture can be seen here.
Food Scene
古き良き時代に栄えたロマンが蘇るノスタルジーあふれる喫茶店で、コーヒー通を唸らせる味わいです。木屋町の一本西の細い通りを南に歩けば、スグ右手に見えてきます。チェーンのコーヒーがダメという欧米人の指名も多いです。
It is a nostalgic coffee shop where the romantes flourished in the good old days revive, it is the taste that makes the coffee passage groan. If you walk south of a thin street in the west of Kiya-machi, you will see it on your right hand side. There are many nominations of Westerners that the coffee of the chain is useless.
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Francois
184 Sendōchō古き良き時代に栄えたロマンが蘇るノスタルジーあふれる喫茶店で、コーヒー通を唸らせる味わいです。木屋町の一本西の細い通りを南に歩けば、スグ右手に見えてきます。チェーンのコーヒーがダメという欧米人の指名も多いです。
It is a nostalgic coffee shop where the romantes flourished in the good old days revive, it is the taste that makes the coffee passage groan. If you walk south of a thin street in the west of Kiya-machi, you will see it on your right hand side. There are many nominations of Westerners that the coffee of the chain is useless.
KONAMONO-YA 「IWAO」
Japanese famous soul food; Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Taiyaki.
We are able to take a can of Beer with foods in this shop.
OPEN; 11:00~1930
CLOSE; Monday, The 3rd Tuesday.
Let's go after getting 嵐電 一日乗車券 Randen Oneday ticket!!
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粉ものや・巌
12-21 TokiwaumazukachōKONAMONO-YA 「IWAO」
Japanese famous soul food; Takoyaki, Okonomiyaki, and Taiyaki.
We are able to take a can of Beer with foods in this shop.
OPEN; 11:00~1930
CLOSE; Monday, The 3rd Tuesday.
Let's go after getting 嵐電 一日乗車券 Randen Oneday ticket!!
When you visit Ginkaku-ji temple, or Philosophy road, please don't miss it. This cafe is the famous for curry with rice and coffee with baked cakes in the nice circumstance with jazz music played on records.
Closed on every Tuesday and 0:00 am around everyday.
Have a precious moment in Kyoto stay!
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GOSPEL
浄土寺上南田町-36 左京区When you visit Ginkaku-ji temple, or Philosophy road, please don't miss it. This cafe is the famous for curry with rice and coffee with baked cakes in the nice circumstance with jazz music played on records.
Closed on every Tuesday and 0:00 am around everyday.
Have a precious moment in Kyoto stay!
Ramen noodles with traditional royal-road soup.
Open; 11:00 am ~ 0:30 am
Closed; The second and fourth Tuesday.
Set menu; with Karaage 唐揚げ or with Gyoza 餃子.
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ラーメン 藤 五条店
Gojōbashihigashi-2-chōme Higashiyama WardRamen noodles with traditional royal-road soup.
Open; 11:00 am ~ 0:30 am
Closed; The second and fourth Tuesday.
Set menu; with Karaage 唐揚げ or with Gyoza 餃子.
Drinks & Nightlife
祇園町北側と違い、一人でしっとり、しんみり京都の夜を満喫するには格好のエリアです。もちろんカラオケなども楽しめますが、この細い路地にはやはりバーカウンターでの「ひとり飲み」が似合います。
Unlike the northern side of Gion town, it is a suitable area for one person to moistly enjoy Kyoto night. Of course you can also enjoy Karaoke and the other things, but this narrow street still suits "drink alone" at the bar counter.
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Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo Ward祇園町北側と違い、一人でしっとり、しんみり京都の夜を満喫するには格好のエリアです。もちろんカラオケなども楽しめますが、この細い路地にはやはりバーカウンターでの「ひとり飲み」が似合います。
Unlike the northern side of Gion town, it is a suitable area for one person to moistly enjoy Kyoto night. Of course you can also enjoy Karaoke and the other things, but this narrow street still suits "drink alone" at the bar counter.
Getting Around
Underground-station.
It takes about 40 minutes to get to Osaka Umeda 大阪 梅田 station. For Arashiyama 嵐山 22 minutes.
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Kawaramachi Station
Otabichō Shimogyo WardUnderground-station.
It takes about 40 minutes to get to Osaka Umeda 大阪 梅田 station. For Arashiyama 嵐山 22 minutes.
Randen was founded in 1910. It has been running for over 100 years and it is the only tram in Kyoto.
Along the line, there are a lot of world’s cultural heritages including such as Tenryuji, Ryoanji, Kinkakuji, Ninnaji.
There is the Kyoto Uzumasa Eigamura (Toei Movie Land) which is a movie village of Jidaigeki, the Japanese historical drama. You can see the movie world of Samurai, Ninja and Geisha-girls.
Take the Randen Lines to stroll around Arashiyama or to move to center of Kyoto City.
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Shijō-Ōmiya Station
Shijōōmiyachō Shimogyo WardRanden was founded in 1910. It has been running for over 100 years and it is the only tram in Kyoto.
Along the line, there are a lot of world’s cultural heritages including such as Tenryuji, Ryoanji, Kinkakuji, Ninnaji.
There is the Kyoto Uzumasa Eigamura (Toei Movie Land) which is a movie village of Jidaigeki, the Japanese historical drama. You can see the movie world of Samurai, Ninja and Geisha-girls.
Take the Randen Lines to stroll around Arashiyama or to move to center of Kyoto City.
Shopping
ノムラテーラー四条店は、京都のメインストリートである四条通に面した立地で、毎日沢山のお客様で賑わっています。１階から３階までが店舗となっており、ノムラテーラーの中でも一番の品揃えです。
お求めやすい価格はもちろんですが、価格以上の満足を実感して頂ける様、風合いの良さや扱いやすさも大切にした品揃えです。
Nomura tailor
362 Naramonochōノムラテーラー四条店は、京都のメインストリートである四条通に面した立地で、毎日沢山のお客様で賑わっています。１階から３階までが店舗となっており、ノムラテーラーの中でも一番の品揃えです。
お求めやすい価格はもちろんですが、価格以上の満足を実感して頂ける様、風合いの良さや扱いやすさも大切にした品揃えです。
京極井和井
556 NakanochōSouvenir; Japanese traditional dolls and goods. Nishiki-market nearby.
Arts & Culture
Allow us to begin by telling you our dear visitors the truth that Kyoto was the very pioneer of modern education in Japan.
We, Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History, save approx. 11,500 historical records such as textbooks and educational materials left to the city schools, as well as approx. 500 fine arts and crafts donated by graduates of those schools. In addition to our permanent exhibits, various temporary exhibitions are held several times a year as well. Please come and enjoy our brilliant collection here. We sincerely hope to show you a very good time.
Kyoto Municipal Museum Of School History
Tachibanachō Shimogyo WardAllow us to begin by telling you our dear visitors the truth that Kyoto was the very pioneer of modern education in Japan.
We, Kyoto Municipal Museum of School History, save approx. 11,500 historical records such as textbooks and educational materials left to the city schools, as well as approx. 500 fine arts and crafts donated by graduates of those schools. In addition to our permanent exhibits, various temporary exhibitions are held several times a year as well. Please come and enjoy our brilliant collection here. We sincerely hope to show you a very good time.
Gion Corner is a place where you can take in seven kinds of performing arts, most notably kyo-mai dance performed by maiko dancers. Here you can see Japan's traditional performing arts in 'digest' form all on one stage. Located in Yasaka Hall next to the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre, the spot has a very international flavor, as it is popular with Japanese and foreign tourists.
There is also a Maiko Gallery, where videos of dances, the hair decorations worn by maiko dancers, and other items are on display.
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Gion Corner
570-2 Gionmachi MinamigawaGion Corner is a place where you can take in seven kinds of performing arts, most notably kyo-mai dance performed by maiko dancers. Here you can see Japan's traditional performing arts in 'digest' form all on one stage. Located in Yasaka Hall next to the Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theatre, the spot has a very international flavor, as it is popular with Japanese and foreign tourists.
There is also a Maiko Gallery, where videos of dances, the hair decorations worn by maiko dancers, and other items are on display.