Guidebook for Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
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423 locals recommend
Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
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(Free admission for main ground. Goten: 500 yen.)
Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April.
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255 locals recommend
Ninna-ji
Omuroōuchi(Free admission for main ground. Goten: 500 yen.)
Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April.
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Famous for its plum and maple trees. Flea market on the 25th every month. On Feb 25th, a special tea ceremony is held at the plum grove where you can see geiko (geisha) and maiko.
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493 locals recommend
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardFamous for its plum and maple trees. Flea market on the 25th every month. On Feb 25th, a special tea ceremony is held at the plum grove where you can see geiko (geisha) and maiko.
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(Admission fee: 400 yen)
Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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1389 locals recommend
Kinkaku-ji
Kinkakujichō(Admission fee: 400 yen)
Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794 to 1185).
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127 locals recommend
Arashiyama Station
63-1 嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. The area has been a popular destination since the Heian Period (794 to 1185).
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Daikakuji is featured in the Tale of Genji, world's first novel. Today, it is one of the best places to still feel the ancient court atmosphere and is often used for filming.
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111 locals recommend
大覚寺 Daikakuji Temple
Sagaosawacho-4 Ukyo WardDaikakuji is featured in the Tale of Genji, world's first novel. Today, it is one of the best places to still feel the ancient court atmosphere and is often used for filming.
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Everything Else
(Free admission)
One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds.
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81 locals recommend
Hirano-jinja Shrine
平野宮本町-1 北区(Free admission)
One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds.
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The closest bus station from the house. It takes about 3 minutes by foot. It can reach directly to Kyoto station, Shijo Karasuma station and so on.
1-14 Narutakitakumachō
The closest bus station from the house. It takes about 3 minutes by foot. It can reach directly to Kyoto station, Shijo Karasuma station and so on.
Entertainment & Activities
(Admission fee: 2,200 yen)
Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally.
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448 locals recommend
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokachō(Admission fee: 2,200 yen)
Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally.
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Shopping
Closest convenience store "Seven-Eleven". It's opening 24 hours and has many kinds of goods and ATM to get Japanese Yen.
7-Eleven Kyoto-Fukuoji
9-1 UtanobabachōClosest convenience store "Seven-Eleven". It's opening 24 hours and has many kinds of goods and ATM to get Japanese Yen.
Essentials
Utanonagaochō, １３−３
Closest supermarket.