Guidebook for Ukyō-ku, Kyoto
Food Scene
Riverside Terrace Nakanoshima PLACE: Nakanoshima Park Price: about5,000YEN~6,000YEN Open Season: August 1st~October 31st Open Time: 12:00~23:00 (9:00~23:00 on Sat & Sun) Reservation: No need to take a reservation Contact: TEL 06-6130-5489 リバーサイドテラス中之島
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RIVERSIDE TERRACE
Riverside Terrace Nakanoshima PLACE: Nakanoshima Park Price: about5,000YEN~6,000YEN Open Season: August 1st~October 31st Open Time: 12:00~23:00 (9:00~23:00 on Sat & Sun) Reservation: No need to take a reservation Contact: TEL 06-6130-5489 リバーサイドテラス中之島
Studio Plaza Ai Would you like to take picture with Japanese kimono? Osaka is one of the historical city of Japan. When you are in Osaka trip, don’t miss to wear kimono. You can make an appointment on internet. Package included with dressing: 9000 Suggested duration: 1~2 hours Opening hour: Thursday~Tuesday: 12:00pm~5:00pm
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Hotel Nikko Osaka
1-chōme-3-3 NishishinsaibashiStudio Plaza Ai Would you like to take picture with Japanese kimono? Osaka is one of the historical city of Japan. When you are in Osaka trip, don’t miss to wear kimono. You can make an appointment on internet. Package included with dressing: 9000 Suggested duration: 1~2 hours Opening hour: Thursday~Tuesday: 12:00pm~5:00pm
A historical restaurant working since 1936. People who are finding Japanese traditional taste, this place is right for them. Very beautiful and quite place. lunch time: 11:30am~3:30pm Dinner time: 5:30pm~11:00pm(last order 10:00pm)
Sangenyanishi
A historical restaurant working since 1936. People who are finding Japanese traditional taste, this place is right for them. Very beautiful and quite place. lunch time: 11:30am~3:30pm Dinner time: 5:30pm~11:00pm(last order 10:00pm)
The restaurant is the most famous Kushikatsu restaurant. The restaurant here has a lot of proud to use good ingredients. So if Osaka tourism is the first time, please try it. And please be careful no double dipping in the sauce.
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Kushikatsu Daruma Tsutenkaku
1-chōme-6-8 EbisuhigashiThe restaurant is the most famous Kushikatsu restaurant. The restaurant here has a lot of proud to use good ingredients. So if Osaka tourism is the first time, please try it. And please be careful no double dipping in the sauce.
Sightseeing
It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.
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Kinkaku-ji
Kinkakujichō It is designated as a National Special Historic Site and a National Special Landscape, and it is one of 17 locations making up the Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto which are World Heritage Sites.
One of Japan's most famous shrines, the Fushimi-Inari Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the goddess of rice-growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the shrine is still frequented by merchants and tradesmen who pray for prosperity. The main building dates from 1499 and features a spectacular four-kilometer-long avenue of bright orange "torii," or arches, each dedicated by a business (it takes some two-hours to travel past the 32,000 arches lining the route). Also notable are its many sculptures of foxes, reputed to be messengers of the gods. Hot Tip: Fortify yourself with the purchase of traditional Japanese fortune cookies from the shops and stands at the shrin
Great Torii of Fushimi Inari Shrine
深草薮之内町 Fushimi WardOne of Japan's most famous shrines, the Fushimi-Inari Shrine is a must-visit when in Kyoto. Founded in AD 711 and dedicated to the goddess of rice-growing, Ukanomitama-no-mikoto, the shrine is still frequented by merchants and tradesmen who pray for prosperity. The main building dates from 1499 and features a spectacular four-kilometer-long avenue of bright orange "torii," or arches, each dedicated by a business (it takes some two-hours to travel past the 32,000 arches lining the route). Also notable are its many sculptures of foxes, reputed to be messengers of the gods. Hot Tip: Fortify yourself with the purchase of traditional Japanese fortune cookies from the shops and stands at the shrin
Surrounded by the hills of central Honshu, Kyoto is one of Japan's largest cities and the educational hub of western Japan with several universities and higher educational establishments. Although one of Japan's great tourist destinations, it has managed to preserve much of the atmosphere of the past, having been the only major Japanese city to escape the devastation of WWII. Famous as the residence of the emperor and Japan's principal cultural center for almost 1,100 years, Kyoto today boasts numerous fine examples of sculptures, paintings, and other art forms in its many museums and galleries. The city is also home to centuries-old architecture, much of it influenced by Buddhism and found
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Kasteel Nijo
541 NijōjōchōSurrounded by the hills of central Honshu, Kyoto is one of Japan's largest cities and the educational hub of western Japan with several universities and higher educational establishments. Although one of Japan's great tourist destinations, it has managed to preserve much of the atmosphere of the past, having been the only major Japanese city to escape the devastation of WWII. Famous as the residence of the emperor and Japan's principal cultural center for almost 1,100 years, Kyoto today boasts numerous fine examples of sculptures, paintings, and other art forms in its many museums and galleries. The city is also home to centuries-old architecture, much of it influenced by Buddhism and found
The original Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto-gosho), built in AD 794 and replaced several times after being destroyed by fire, remains one of the city's most visited historic sites. Although the present building was constructed in 1855, it still impresses. Occupying a large (once-walled) enclosure near the heart of the city, the palace includes highlights such as its finely decorated gates, along with a chance to see a number of the palace's most important rooms and buildings, including the Hall for State Ceremonies (Shishinden), the Emperor's Residence (Seiryo-den), the Courtroom (Ko-gosho), and the Imperial Library. While the lovely grounds of this Kyoto landmark are open to the public, the p
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenThe original Kyoto Imperial Palace (Kyoto-gosho), built in AD 794 and replaced several times after being destroyed by fire, remains one of the city's most visited historic sites. Although the present building was constructed in 1855, it still impresses. Occupying a large (once-walled) enclosure near the heart of the city, the palace includes highlights such as its finely decorated gates, along with a chance to see a number of the palace's most important rooms and buildings, including the Hall for State Ceremonies (Shishinden), the Emperor's Residence (Seiryo-den), the Courtroom (Ko-gosho), and the Imperial Library. While the lovely grounds of this Kyoto landmark are open to the public, the p
Parks & Nature
In the east part of Kyoto, the Kiyomizu Temple, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in a picturesque location on Otowa Mountain overlooking the city. Visitors can enjoy a delightful stroll to the temple along quaint Tea-pot Lane with its small shops and craft stores. Founded in AD 790 and dedicated to the 11-headed Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy whose statue can be seen here, the existing buildings were erected after 1633 in the period of the third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu, and stand mainly on a rocky outcrop high above the Otowa Waterfall. Highlights include the large terrace of the Main Hall, built on 30-meter-tall pillars with five rows of cross-beams and used as a stage
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Kiyomizu-dera
In the east part of Kyoto, the Kiyomizu Temple, an important UNESCO World Heritage Site, lies in a picturesque location on Otowa Mountain overlooking the city. Visitors can enjoy a delightful stroll to the temple along quaint Tea-pot Lane with its small shops and craft stores. Founded in AD 790 and dedicated to the 11-headed Kannon, the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy whose statue can be seen here, the existing buildings were erected after 1633 in the period of the third Tokugawa Shogun, Iemitsu, and stand mainly on a rocky outcrop high above the Otowa Waterfall. Highlights include the large terrace of the Main Hall, built on 30-meter-tall pillars with five rows of cross-beams and used as a stage
In the heart of the city, Nara Park is home to history, culture, and nature. Highlights include watching the park's roe deer wander the woods and lawns while visiting its many historical buildings, including the magnificent Kofuku-ji Temple adjacent to the large Sarusawa Pond, as well as the Uneme Shrine. The largest such park in Japan (and one of the oldest, having been established in the 1300s), the Nara Park is home to the eighth-century-AD Todai-ji (Great East Temple), the most famous of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Other Todai-ji Temple highlights include its huge bronze statue of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), cast in Nara in AD 749; its Great South Gate (Nandaimon), a two-story stru
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Todai-ji
406-1 ZōshichōIn the heart of the city, Nara Park is home to history, culture, and nature. Highlights include watching the park's roe deer wander the woods and lawns while visiting its many historical buildings, including the magnificent Kofuku-ji Temple adjacent to the large Sarusawa Pond, as well as the Uneme Shrine. The largest such park in Japan (and one of the oldest, having been established in the 1300s), the Nara Park is home to the eighth-century-AD Todai-ji (Great East Temple), the most famous of the Seven Great Temples of Nara. Other Todai-ji Temple highlights include its huge bronze statue of the Great Buddha (Daibutsu), cast in Nara in AD 749; its Great South Gate (Nandaimon), a two-story stru
Entertainment & Activities
Byodo-in temple, one of 17 World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto, has a typical Jodo-Shiki teien (Pure Land garden) that consists of Amida-do (Ho'o-do) hall and a pond. Amida-do, a national treasure, stands facing east on Naka-jima island in Aji-ike pond. The layout was designed so that ancient aristocrats can make bow from the east side of the pond toward Amida-do that represents Pure Land, or the western paradise.
Inside of Amida-do are a figure of Amida-Nyorai (Amitabha Tathagata) and 51 smaller Buddhist images playing musical instruments. The primary and smaller images as well as the canopy above Amida-Nyorai are national treasures. The inner walls once were painted colorfully to repres
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Byodoin
UjiByodo-in temple, one of 17 World Cultural Heritage sites in Kyoto, has a typical Jodo-Shiki teien (Pure Land garden) that consists of Amida-do (Ho'o-do) hall and a pond. Amida-do, a national treasure, stands facing east on Naka-jima island in Aji-ike pond. The layout was designed so that ancient aristocrats can make bow from the east side of the pond toward Amida-do that represents Pure Land, or the western paradise.
Inside of Amida-do are a figure of Amida-Nyorai (Amitabha Tathagata) and 51 smaller Buddhist images playing musical instruments. The primary and smaller images as well as the canopy above Amida-Nyorai are national treasures. The inner walls once were painted colorfully to repres