Guidebook for Shinjuku-ku
Drinks & Nightlife
Named after a kabuki theater, whose construction plans have never been realized, Japan's largest red light district features countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pachinko parlors, love hotels and a wide variety of red light establishments for all sexes and sexual orientations. Explore with caution and beware of exorbitant cover fees and drink spiking resulting in loss of cash and credit cards. The latter typically occurs at establishments run by non-Japanese patrons and is initiated by touts targeting foreign tourists.
914 locals recommend
Kabukicho
Named after a kabuki theater, whose construction plans have never been realized, Japan's largest red light district features countless restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pachinko parlors, love hotels and a wide variety of red light establishments for all sexes and sexual orientations. Explore with caution and beware of exorbitant cover fees and drink spiking resulting in loss of cash and credit cards. The latter typically occurs at establishments run by non-Japanese patrons and is initiated by touts targeting foreign tourists.
http://www.shinjuku-omoide.com/english/index.html
Omoide Yokocho (lit. memory lane), also known under its more colorful nickname Piss Alley, is a small network of alleyways along the tracks northwest of Shinjuku Station. The narrow lanes are filled with dozens of tiny eateries serving ramen, soba, sushi, yakitori and kushiyaki. Many restaurants consist of just one counter with some chairs, while others have a couple of tables.
450 locals recommend
Omoide Yokochō
1 Chome-2 Nishishinjukuhttp://www.shinjuku-omoide.com/english/index.html
Omoide Yokocho (lit. memory lane), also known under its more colorful nickname Piss Alley, is a small network of alleyways along the tracks northwest of Shinjuku Station. The narrow lanes are filled with dozens of tiny eateries serving ramen, soba, sushi, yakitori and kushiyaki. Many restaurants consist of just one counter with some chairs, while others have a couple of tables.
Golden Gai is a small, atmospheric nightlife district in Kabukicho packed with over 200 small bars and eateries. Most places are very small, seating only a few customers, and typically cater to a few regular customers. A few of the bars openly welcome foreign guests with signs and menus set outside listing prices in English.
823 locals recommend
Shinjuku Golden Gai
1-chōme-1-6 KabukichōGolden Gai is a small, atmospheric nightlife district in Kabukicho packed with over 200 small bars and eateries. Most places are very small, seating only a few customers, and typically cater to a few regular customers. A few of the bars openly welcome foreign guests with signs and menus set outside listing prices in English.
Shopping
Don Quijote Shinjuku Kabukicho
1-chōme-16-5 KabukichōIsetan Shinjuku Store
3-chōme-14-1 ShinjukuYamada Denki is one of Japan's most successful electronics chains, and has opened two large branches in Shinjuku
131 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI Shinjuku East
1-chōme-18-8 NishishinjukuYamada Denki is one of Japan's most successful electronics chains, and has opened two large branches in Shinjuku
This is one of Japan's leading discount electronics retailers, and especially strong on camera equipment.
311 locals recommend
Yodobashi Camera Shinjuku West Main Store
1-chōme-11-1 NishishinjukuThis is one of Japan's leading discount electronics retailers, and especially strong on camera equipment.
Takashimaya Shinjuku
5-chōme-24-2 SendagayaOdakyu Department Store, Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuKeio Department Store Shinjuku
1-chōme-1-4 Nishishinjukuルミネ新宿1
1-chōme-1-5 NishishinjukuMylord
1-chōme-1-3 NishishinjukuThis is one of Japan's leading discount electronics retailers, and especially strong on camera equipment. It has two large stores in Shinjuku
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BIC CAMERA Shinjuku Station East Store
3-chōme-26-10 ShinjukuThis is one of Japan's leading discount electronics retailers, and especially strong on camera equipment. It has two large stores in Shinjuku
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.
Hanshin Drugstore Namba Walk Shop in Abiko (Osaka).
87 locals recommend
Hanshin Drug store Minamichika
Nanba-2-chōme-3 Chuo WardHanshin Drugstore Namba Walk Shop in Abiko (Osaka).
Has the largest bookstore in Kyoto, fashion related stores and a restaurant corner.
115 locals recommend
Kyoto Avanti
31 Higashikujō NishisannōchōHas the largest bookstore in Kyoto, fashion related stores and a restaurant corner.
Osaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
1234 locals recommend
Osaka Station City
3-chōme-1-3 UmedaOsaka Station City in Osaka station is a big shopping mole, popular among young people. You can buy clothes, accessories and so on. You can also enjoy various kind of restaurant!
Namba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on.
2406 locals recommend
Namba Parks
2-chōme-10-70 NanbanakaNamba Parks is also a big shopping mall in Osaka. You can enjoy eating in restaurant, shoppping and so on.
The biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
1472 locals recommend
Don Quijote Dotombori
7-13 SouemonchōThe biggest discount shop group in Japan, Don Quijote! To come visit Dotonbori-ten, try to find the landmark of Osaka Minami - the yellow ferris wheel!
At 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
518 locals recommend
Yamada Denki LABI1 Namba
2-chōme-11-35 NanbanakaAt 20,000 sq. meters, YAMADA DENKI LABI1 Namba is one of Japan's largest appliance stores with approx. 800,000 items from appliances to books to toys.
A mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
510 locals recommend
Shinsaibashi Bigstep
1-chōme-4-3 NishishinsaibashiA mall dedicated to fashion that's directly connected to Subway Shinsaibashi Station.
This shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
79 locals recommend
Universal City Walk Osaka
6-chōme-2-61 ShimayaThis shopping/dining complex boasts 58 shops selling unique goods and gourmet food, plus a museum.
Grand Front Osaka on the north side of Osaka Station has 266 shops and restaurants.
1198 locals recommend
Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardGrand Front Osaka on the north side of Osaka Station has 266 shops and restaurants.
A long-established department store with branches located around the world.
nest Robe Osaka TAKASHIMAYA
5-chōme-1-5 NanbaA long-established department store with branches located around the world.
Umeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
272 locals recommend
Umeda Loft
16-7 ChayamachiUmeda Loft offers a wide variety of merchandise, from small items to large interior goods.
An Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
171 locals recommend
Herbis Plaza / Herbis Plaza Ent
2-chōme-2-22 UmedaAn Umeda landmark offering a range of shops and entertainment venues.
Entertainment & Activities
Robot Restaurant
1-chōme-7-7 KabukichōIt's a theme park next to Tokyo Dome which is played baseball games. There're also restaurants, shops, hotel and so. All of your family will be able to enjoy it! https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/e/
205 locals recommend
Tokyo Dome City
1-chōme-3-61 KōrakuIt's a theme park next to Tokyo Dome which is played baseball games. There're also restaurants, shops, hotel and so. All of your family will be able to enjoy it! https://www.tokyo-dome.co.jp/e/
Most famous and fantastic theme park in Japan! There are Tokyo Disney Land which is for children and Tokyo Disney Sea which is for adults. http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
163 locals recommend
Tokyo Disney Resort
MaihamaMost famous and fantastic theme park in Japan! There are Tokyo Disney Land which is for children and Tokyo Disney Sea which is for adults. http://www.tokyodisneyresort.jp/en/
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.
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.
Opened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōOpened in January 1915 as the third zoo in Japan. It has remained popular ever since then with citizens as a place for recreation, culture and learning.
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
2395 locals recommend
Abeno Harukas
1-chōme-1-43 AbenosujiThis is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
A world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.
89 locals recommend
Maruzen Intec Osaka Pool
3-chōme-1-20 TanakaA world-class indoor heated swimming pool facility, with a 50-meter, 10-lane main pool and a diving pool. The main pool is converted into an ice-skating rink in winter.
Getting Around
Nishi-Shinjuku Station
8-chōme-5 Nishishinjukuhttp://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/160409.html
On April 4, Busta Shinjuku (バスタ新宿), a large bus and taxi terminal, opened on top of Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. The new complex across the station's South Exit was under construction for over a decade, and its completion makes Shinjuku greatly more convenient for bus travelers and improves the appearance of the area south of the station. The complex is served by trains on the first floor, by taxis on the third floor and by buses on the fourth floor, allowing for simple and smooth transfers.
1135 locals recommend
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 Shinjukuhttp://www.japan-guide.com/blog/schauwecker/160409.html
On April 4, Busta Shinjuku (バスタ新宿), a large bus and taxi terminal, opened on top of Tokyo's Shinjuku Station. The new complex across the station's South Exit was under construction for over a decade, and its completion makes Shinjuku greatly more convenient for bus travelers and improves the appearance of the area south of the station. The complex is served by trains on the first floor, by taxis on the third floor and by buses on the fourth floor, allowing for simple and smooth transfers.
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
Food Scene
Many restaurants,coffee shops,bakerys and izakaya in big business building.
21 locals recommend
Shinjuku i-LAND Tower
6-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuMany restaurants,coffee shops,bakerys and izakaya in big business building.
インド定食ターリー屋 西新宿本店
8-chōme-5-4 NishishinjukuJapanese Indian carry shop.hot spot.
Ippudo Shinjuku Island Tower
6-chōme-4-1 NishishinjukuFamous Tonkotsu Ramen shop.
大橋や
8-chōme-15-15-3 NishishinjukuYou can eat Japanese food Soba! Especially, Zaru Soba(cold Soba) is good in summer season.
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.
The first KIJI restaurant from Osaka in the Kanto region, famous for "okonomiyaki"!
155 locals recommend
Okonomiyaki Kiji
The first KIJI restaurant from Osaka in the Kanto region, famous for "okonomiyaki"!
Kura Sushi
1-chōme-8-23 ShikitsuhigashiKurazushi is famous of fun place for cheap sushi.
Most famous geisha district in Kyoto, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
50 locals recommend
Kyoto cuisine Gion
Most famous geisha district in Kyoto, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
One of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Osaka.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
228 locals recommend
Starbucks
5-chōme-1-60 NanbaOne of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Osaka.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
One of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
6 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee Kotochika Karasuma-Oike
Torayacho-地先 Nakagyo WardOne of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
One of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.Yamashina station is convenient to access everywhere in Kyoto.
102 locals recommend
Starbucks Coffee Yamashina Station-mae
5 AnshunakakōjichōOne of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Kyoto.Yamashina station is convenient to access everywhere in Kyoto.
"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
56 locals recommend
Kogaryu Takoyaki
2-chōme-18-4 Nishishinsaibashi"America-mura" is famous as a spot young people stick together here. Many events, for example concert, drama and so on are given here
Famous Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) chain restaurant in Osaka.This one is the original one.
115 locals recommend
Tsuruhashi Fugetsu Honten
2-18 ShimoajiharachōFamous Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancakes) chain restaurant in Osaka.This one is the original one.
Mutekiya
1-chōme-17-1 MinamiikebukuroLocated in Ikebukuro, unique in tokyo,sympol of Pork ramen in Tokyo
Hilton Osaka
1-chōme-8-8 UmedaHilton Hotel in Nishi-Umeda,Osaka.
Tully's Coffee shop in Roppongi hills, located along the Metropolitan Express highway.
127 locals recommend
Tully's Coffee
8-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuTully's Coffee shop in Roppongi hills, located along the Metropolitan Express highway.
Tsukiji Fish Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo.
1032 locals recommend
Tsukiji Fish Market
4 Chome-13 TsukijiTsukiji Fish Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo.
Essentials
FamilyMart
3-chōme-3-7 Roppongi24h opens. Mini super market. Drink, food, home material, book and more.
11 locals recommend
まいばすけっと 西新宿8丁目店
8-chōme-5-10 Nishishinjuku24h opens. Mini super market. Drink, food, home material, book and more.
Sightseeing
The 243 meter tall twin towers and surrounding buildings contain the offices and the assembly hall of the metropolitan government of Tokyo, as well as observatories on the 45th floor of each tower. The view from the southern tower is considered slightly more interesting.
510 locals recommend
Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
The 243 meter tall twin towers and surrounding buildings contain the offices and the assembly hall of the metropolitan government of Tokyo, as well as observatories on the 45th floor of each tower. The view from the southern tower is considered slightly more interesting.
Shibuya
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.
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.
508 locals recommend
Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardArashiyama 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.
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.
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
375 locals recommend
臨済宗大本山東福寺
15-chōme-778 HonmachiTofukuji 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
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.
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.
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.
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
386 locals recommend
Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
This shrine, also named "Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja", is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
293 locals recommend
Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaThis shrine, also named "Kamowakeikazuchi-jinja", is one of the oldest shrines in Kyoto, dating back to the 7th century and predating the establishment of Heian-kyo (Kyoto).
This temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple. The "Phoenix Hall" , more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
232 locals recommend
Byodoin
UjiThis temple was converted from a Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple. The "Phoenix Hall" , more properly known as the Amida-do, was built in 1053 and is the only original building remaining.
The 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life.
553 locals recommend
Toji
KujōchōThe 5-story 57 meter high pagoda has long served as a city landmark and a center for spiritual and vibrant community life.
Jisho-ji Temple is better known as Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), a temple belonging to the Buddhist Shokoku School of the Rinzai Zen sect.
607 locals recommend
Higashiyama Jisho-ji
GinkakujichōJisho-ji Temple is better known as Ginkaku-ji (Temple of the Silver Pavilion), a temple belonging to the Buddhist Shokoku School of the Rinzai Zen sect.
Daigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the "Temple of Flowers". In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo.
160 locals recommend
Daigo-ji Temple
22 DaigohigashiōjichōDaigo-ji Temple, a World Heritage Site, spreads across Daigo-san Mountain and is well-known as the "Temple of Flowers". In 874, Godai Hall was built at the top of the mountain by Buddhist monk Shobo.
Ujigami-jinja Shrine is a remnant of the distant past, the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
153 locals recommend
Ujigami Shrine
宇治Ujigami-jinja Shrine is a remnant of the distant past, the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
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.
7 locals recommend
Shijo-dori
Shijo-doriMinami-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.
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
Shimogamo Hangicho
Shimogamo-jinja Shrine, also known as Kamomioya-jinja Shrine, is the family shrine of the Kamo clan, who inhabited this area before the transfer of the capital to Kyoto.
広隆寺
Koryu-ji Temple, founded in the year 603, is the oldest temple in Kyoto.
Ninna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-story pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens, raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence.
255 locals recommend
Ninna-ji
Omuroōuchi Ninna-ji Temple has it all - an exquisite five-story pagoda, a massive main gate, delightful landscape gardens, raked gravel gardens, teahouses, and beautiful halls for prayer and residence.
The Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630.
118 locals recommend
Sentō Imperial Palace
Kyōtogyoen-2 Kamigyo WardThe Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630.
Kyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park.
990 locals recommend
Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Family until the capital was moved to Tokyo in 1869, is located in Kyoto Gyoen Park.
Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple is designed to impress. The finest example of Momoyama-period(1573-1603) architecture in Kyoto, the temple features large buildings, elaborate gates with gold trim.
365 locals recommend
Nishihongwan-ji Temple
本願寺門前町 下京区Nishi-Hongwan-ji Temple is designed to impress. The finest example of Momoyama-period(1573-1603) architecture in Kyoto, the temple features large buildings, elaborate gates with gold trim.
The Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is located in Okazaki Park where many other cultural facilities are centered. The building has a bronze roof and a unique western style of imperial architecture.
279 locals recommend
Kyoto City Kyocera Museum of Art
124 Okazaki EnshōjichōThe Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art is located in Okazaki Park where many other cultural facilities are centered. The building has a bronze roof and a unique western style of imperial architecture.
This is the Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It offers a stunning array of materials with everything from 19th-century Japanese magazines and books to popular contemporary works from Japan
782 locals recommend
Kyoto International Manga Museum
452 KinbukichōThis is the Japan's first museum devoted to manga. It offers a stunning array of materials with everything from 19th-century Japanese magazines and books to popular contemporary works from Japan
Jingo-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Shingon School, was founded in 781. Visitors to the temple can throw clay kawarake discs into the valley that lies below in order to dispel bad karma.
104 locals recommend
Takaosan Jingoji Temple
5 Umegahata TakaochōJingo-ji Temple, a famous temple of the Shingon School, was founded in 781. Visitors to the temple can throw clay kawarake discs into the valley that lies below in order to dispel bad karma.
Jakko-in Temple is a convent with a long history. Located north of Kyoto near the village of Ohara, the temple is secluded and the grounds are very quiet.
102 locals recommend
Jakko-in Temple
大原草生町-676 左京区Jakko-in Temple is a convent with a long history. Located north of Kyoto near the village of Ohara, the temple is secluded and the grounds are very quiet.
Kozan-ji Temple stands in a mountain forest. Towering cedar trees line the path to the temple and admit shafts of sunlight to the moss-covered ground.
102 locals recommend
Kosanji Temple
Ukyo WardKozan-ji Temple stands in a mountain forest. Towering cedar trees line the path to the temple and admit shafts of sunlight to the moss-covered ground.
Manpuku-ji Temple was built in 1654 by a Chinese monk revered by the shogun and head priests of the time.
88 locals recommend
Manpuku-ji
三番割-34 五ケ庄Manpuku-ji Temple was built in 1654 by a Chinese monk revered by the shogun and head priests of the time.
Founded in 701, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshipped since the Muromachi Period
27 locals recommend
Matsuo-Taisha Station
Arashiyama Miyanomaechō Nishikyo WardFounded in 701, this shrine is one of Japan's oldest shrines. It enshrines the deity of water, which sake-brewing families have worshipped since the Muromachi Period
Sanzen-in Temple is the main attraction in Ohara, a lovely village just north of Kyoto known for its pickled cucumbers and its proud maintenance of tradition.
161 locals recommend
Sanzen-in Temple
540 ŌhararaikōinchōSanzen-in Temple is the main attraction in Ohara, a lovely village just north of Kyoto known for its pickled cucumbers and its proud maintenance of tradition.
Chion-in Temple is a large and very popular temple. Its massive front gate, the largest of its kind in Japan,
301 locals recommend
Chion-in
400 RinkachōChion-in Temple is a large and very popular temple. Its massive front gate, the largest of its kind in Japan,
Eikan-do Temple is the main temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan-Zenrinji school. It began as a training temple of Esoteric Buddhism of Shingon sect in 853.
246 locals recommend
Eikando Zenrinji Temple
48 EikandōchōEikan-do Temple is the main temple of the Jodo-shu Seizan-Zenrinji school. It began as a training temple of Esoteric Buddhism of Shingon sect in 853.
Kodai-ji Temple is especially famous for some of the historical personages and artifacts associated with it; but it is a beautiful temple and deserves to be visited in its own right.
319 locals recommend
Kōdaiji Temple
526 ShimokawarachōKodai-ji Temple is especially famous for some of the historical personages and artifacts associated with it; but it is a beautiful temple and deserves to be visited in its own right.
Standing in the foothills of the eastern hills, Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most important temples.
411 locals recommend
Nanzen-ji Temple
南禅寺福地町-86 左京区Standing in the foothills of the eastern hills, Nanzen-ji Temple is one of Kyoto's most important temples.
The temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 125-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
549 locals recommend
Rengeoin Sanjusangendo
657 SanjūsangendōmawariThe temple name means literally "Hall with thirty three spaces between the columns", describing the architecture of the 125-meter long (the world's longest wooden building) main hall of the temple.
Shoren-in Temple is a delightful and quiet temple that exudes a palpable feeling of tranquility.
184 locals recommend
Shōren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōShoren-in Temple is a delightful and quiet temple that exudes a palpable feeling of tranquility.
Maruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.
468 locals recommend
Maruyama Park
Maruyamachō Higashiyama WardMaruyama Park is at its best in early April when the cherry trees start to bloom and hordes of people descend on the park for blossom-viewing parties.
Rakushisha, the "Hut of Fallen Persimmons," is a famous landmark in the world of haiku poetry.
99 locals recommend
Rakushisha
20 Sagaogurayama HinomyōjinchōRakushisha, the "Hut of Fallen Persimmons," is a famous landmark in the world of haiku poetry.
Yoshiminedera is a temple of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism located in Kyoto's western mountains. Similar to Kiyomizudera on the opposite side of town
93 locals recommend
Yoshimine-dera Temple Shakado
1372 Ōharano OshiochōYoshiminedera is a temple of the Tendai sect of Japanese Buddhism located in Kyoto's western mountains. Similar to Kiyomizudera on the opposite side of town
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political
493 locals recommend
Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano Tenmangu Shrine is one of the most important of several hundred shrines across Japan that are dedicated to Sugawara Michizane, a scholar and politician who was unfairly exiled by his political
Myoshinji is a large temple complex in northwestern Kyoto which includes about 50 subtemples in addition to its main buildings.
117 locals recommend
Myoshinji Temple
花園妙心寺町-64 右京区Myoshinji is a large temple complex in northwestern Kyoto which includes about 50 subtemples in addition to its main buildings.
Very popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
180 locals recommend
Arashiyama Park Nakanoshima Area
Saganakanoshimachō Ukyo WardVery popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
A mountain to the north-west of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.
113 locals recommend
Mount Kurama
A mountain to the north-west of the city of Kyoto. It is the birthplace of the Reiki practice, and is said to be the home of Sōjōbō, King of the Tengu.
Constructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno,Katsura Imperial Villa features what is said to be the most beautiful Japanese garden.
160 locals recommend
Katsura Imperial Villa
Katsuramisono Nishikyo WardConstructed during the early and mid-seventeenth century by Toshihito Shinno and Toshitada Shinno,Katsura Imperial Villa features what is said to be the most beautiful Japanese garden.
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.
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.
Just downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto's loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka–Sannen-zaka area.
128 locals recommend
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
Kiyomizu-2 Chome-221 Higashiyama WardJust downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto's loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka–Sannen-zaka area.
Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.
119 locals recommend
Imamiya Shrine
紫野今宮町-21 北区Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.
One of the sub-temples of Sennryu-ji Temple, which gives visitors chances to enjoy matcha green tea, viewing the garden.
93 locals recommend
Unryu-in Temple
36 Sennyūji YamanouchichōOne of the sub-temples of Sennryu-ji Temple, which gives visitors chances to enjoy matcha green tea, viewing the garden.
Located next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
3058 locals recommend
Osaka Tennoji Zoo
1-108 ChausuyamachōLocated next to Tennoji Station, the southern gateway to Osaka, Tennoji Park is an urban oasis like New York's Central Park or Hyde Park in London.
This area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
3465 locals recommend
Osaka Castle Park
Ōsakajō-1 Chuo WardThis area with Osaka Castle as its center,and associated with Tyotomi Hideyoshi's Grand epoch the area with the most greenery in the city.
Come experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
4440 locals recommend
Universal Studios Japan
SakurajimaCome experience a world full of wonder and surprise in a variety of areas each with their own unique concept. Many thriling rides and shows themed on blockbuster Hollywood movies will make you fun.
This is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
1923 locals recommend
Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan
1-chōme-1-10 KaigandōriThis is one of the largest aquariums in the world, and recreates the natural environment of the Pacific Rim. About 30,000 fish covering 620 species and other creatures, such as "whale shark".
Tsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
2055 locals recommend
Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-18-6 EbisuhigashiTsutenkaku Tower: a Naniwa icon towering over Shinsekai, Osaka. Currently the trendiest spot in Osaka, Tsutenkaku Tower has been given an exterior and interior renovation.
An Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
1337 locals recommend
Umeda Sky Building
1-chōme-1-88 ŌyodonakaAn Umeda landmark filled with bars and restaurants. The Floating Garden Observatory on the top floor has an open roof and 360-degree design affording panoramic views of the city.
Known as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
11 locals recommend
Sojiji Station
7 SōjijiekimaechōKnown as the 22nd temple on the Kansai pilgrimage circuit, this noted temple was founded by Yamakage Fujiwara (824-888), known as the founder of a school of Japanese cuisine.
Kuromon Market
Nipponbashi-1-chōme-16 Chuo WardA glorious food marketplace with 180 wholesale and retail shops.
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
352 locals recommend
Osaka Shochikuza
A theater for performing arts, mainly for kabuki but including musicals and many other forms. There are many excellent restaurants with various specialties in the basement.
Museum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras
254 locals recommend
Kamigata Ukiyoe Museum
1-chōme-6-4 NanbaMuseum for ukiyoe (Japanese woodblock prints) which mainly houses and displays a collection of popular Kabuki actor prints from the Bunka and Bunsei eras
At Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
131 locals recommend
The Kitahama
1-chōme-7-7 KōraibashiAt Kitahama PLAZA, 12 stores have opened including two making their Kansai debut.
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
90 locals recommend
2-chōme-3-18 Nakanoshima
New landmark of Nakanoshima opened in November 2012. This 200m tall high-rise is home to offices, restaurants, shops, and the refurbished Festival Hall.
Abe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
87 locals recommend
Abe Oji Shrine
9-4 Abeno MotomachiAbe Oji Shrine is located just south of Abe Seimei Shrine. the number has changed over time; Abe Oji Shrine is the first Oji among the Oji shrines still in existence
Located in a part of Yuhigaoka, Isshinji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu school originating from a hermitage built by St.
29 locals recommend
Isshinji
Miyakojimahondori-3 Chome-26 Miyakojima WardLocated in a part of Yuhigaoka, Isshinji Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Jodo-shu school originating from a hermitage built by St.
Everyone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
468 locals recommend
Imamiya Ebisu Shrine
Ebisunishi-1-chōme-6 Naniwa WardEveryone in the merchant city of Osaka knows the Imamiya-Ebisu Jinja Shrine. This shrine, which was founded in 600 by the order of Prince Shotoku, is visited annually by a million people.
Sainenji Temple is a training hall constructed in 645 with the purpose of spreading Buddhism. It is also known as a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Kannon.
Sainenji
2-9 若葉Sainenji Temple is a training hall constructed in 645 with the purpose of spreading Buddhism. It is also known as a temple dedicated to the Goddess of Kannon.
Nagano Park comprises five park districts spreading at the foot of Mt. Kongo. Visit your favorite place and enjoy watching seasonal flowers, strolling in the forests, and watching wild birds.
87 locals recommend
長野公園
Nagano Park comprises five park districts spreading at the foot of Mt. Kongo. Visit your favorite place and enjoy watching seasonal flowers, strolling in the forests, and watching wild birds.
Park rich in greenery located between Daisenryo Kofun and Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun, with a lawn square and Japanese garden.
102 locals recommend
Daisen Park
2-chōme-204 MozusekiunchōPark rich in greenery located between Daisenryo Kofun and Kamiishizu Misanzai Kofun, with a lawn square and Japanese garden.
Scenic park with beautiful pine groves, selected as being among the 100 most beautiful pine groves in Japan.
102 locals recommend
Hamadera Park
Hamadera Kōenchō-1 Nishi WardScenic park with beautiful pine groves, selected as being among the 100 most beautiful pine groves in Japan.
43 attractions are sited in the park, making full use of the hilly landscape. An amusement park for families, located in a bed-town of Osaka.
295 locals recommend
Hirakata Park
1-1 Hirakatakōenchō43 attractions are sited in the park, making full use of the hilly landscape. An amusement park for families, located in a bed-town of Osaka.
"Ishikiri-san" has been familiar to people in Osaka from olden times. On the approach to the shrine is an array of old-fashioned shops.
73 locals recommend
Ishikiri Tsurugiya shrine
1-chōme-1-1 Higashiishikirichō"Ishikiri-san" has been familiar to people in Osaka from olden times. On the approach to the shrine is an array of old-fashioned shops.
The head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
503 locals recommend
Sumiyoshi Taisha Shrine
2-chōme-9-89 SumiyoshiThe head of more than 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines nationwide and the most popular shrine in Osaka for New Year's visits.
Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Mingeikan)
4-chōme-3-33 Komabaexhibition of Japan folk crafts
Very famouse temple which is located in Asakusa.The Kaminarimon (雷門) is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists.
1521 locals recommend
Senso-ji Temple
2-chōme-3-1 AsakusaVery famouse temple which is located in Asakusa.The Kaminarimon (雷門) is the outer of two large entrance gates that ultimately leads to the Sensō-ji in Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan. The gate, with its lantern and statues, is popular with tourists.
Roppongi Hills is one of the most popular buildings in Tokyo. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, shopping places, movie theatre and museum.
1209 locals recommend
Chillup Roppongi
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiRoppongi Hills is one of the most popular buildings in Tokyo. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, shopping places, movie theatre and museum.
The Tokyo Skytree is a new television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. With a height of 634 meters, it is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with aquarium is located at its base.
1847 locals recommend
Tokyo Skytree
1-chōme-1-2 OshiageThe Tokyo Skytree is a new television broadcasting tower and landmark of Tokyo. With a height of 634 meters, it is the tallest building in Japan and the second tallest structure in the world at the time of its completion. A large shopping complex with aquarium is located at its base.
The Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.
1436 locals recommend
Tokyo Tower
4-chōme-2-8 ShibakōenThe Tokyo Tower is a symbol of Japan's post-war rebirth as a major economic power, Tokyo Tower was the country's tallest structure from its completion in 1958 until 2012 when it was surpassed by the Tokyo Skytree.
The Kyoto Studio Park (Toei Uzumasa Eigamura) is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentialy a small twon from the Edo period. The park features a collection of various traditional buildings which are occasionally used as a backdrop fro filming historical and television dramas.
448 locals recommend
Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa HigashihachiokachōThe Kyoto Studio Park (Toei Uzumasa Eigamura) is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentialy a small twon from the Edo period. The park features a collection of various traditional buildings which are occasionally used as a backdrop fro filming historical and television dramas.