Guidebook for Kōtō-ku
Food Scene
near by Isetan Department Store, famous traditional fried-curry restaurant
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Ouroji Tonkatsu Don
3-chōme-17-21 Shinjukunear by Isetan Department Store, famous traditional fried-curry restaurant
Located in Ikebukuro, unique in tokyo,sympol of Pork ramen in Tokyo
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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.
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Tully's Coffee
8-chōme-5-1 NishishinjukuTully's Coffee shop in Roppongi hills, located along the Metropolitan Express highway.
Kyoto Ramen Street (Kyoto Ramen Koji) is a corridor of ramen noodle shops on the 10th floor of the station building, south of the “Daikaidan” Grand Stairway.
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Masutani
Kitashirakawa Kubotacho-26 Sakyo WardKyoto Ramen Street (Kyoto Ramen Koji) is a corridor of ramen noodle shops on the 10th floor of the station building, south of the “Daikaidan” Grand Stairway.
You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying the famous Kamo River that flows through Kyoto from this store.
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Starbucks
113 NakajimachōYou can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying the famous Kamo River that flows through Kyoto from this store.
Saryo Tsujiri
1-chōme-9-1 MarunouchiWell known for its Uji tea, and opened its doors in 1860.
One of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Osaka.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
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Grand Front Osaka
4-Ofukacho Kita WardOne of the Starbucks Coffee shop in Osaka.You can enjoy their excellent beverages while enjoying shopping.
Arts & Culture
Meguro History Museum
3-chōme-6-10 NakameguroIntroduce the main history of Meguro
Meguro Museum of Art, Tokyo
2-chōme-4-36 Meguroexhibition of famous artwork in Meguro
exhibiton of modern Japanese Literature
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The Museum of Modern Japanese Literature
4-chōme-3-55 Komabaexhibiton of modern Japanese Literature
Japan Folk Crafts Museum (Mingeikan)
4-chōme-3-33 Komabaexhibition of Japan folk crafts
The exhibitions are world-class, focused mainly on contemporary culture, but the secrets of the Mori Art Museum’s success are location (part of the phenomenally popular Roppongi Hills), location (on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Mori Tower, offering spectacular views) and location (within a two-floor ‘experience’ that includes a bar, cafe, shop and panoramic observation deck).
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Mori Art Museum
6-chōme-10-1 RoppongiThe exhibitions are world-class, focused mainly on contemporary culture, but the secrets of the Mori Art Museum’s success are location (part of the phenomenally popular Roppongi Hills), location (on the 52nd and 53rd floors of the Mori Tower, offering spectacular views) and location (within a two-floor ‘experience’ that includes a bar, cafe, shop and panoramic observation deck).
The Noh is a traditional Japanese art performance originated from religious rituals around 700 years ago. The actor dressed in traditinal Japanese costume, but either wears a mask to hide the expression on his face or performs without expression.
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National Noh Theatre
4-chōme-18-1 SendagayaThe Noh is a traditional Japanese art performance originated from religious rituals around 700 years ago. The actor dressed in traditinal Japanese costume, but either wears a mask to hide the expression on his face or performs without expression.
Bunraku is the traditional Japanese puppet theater. Osaka has been the capital for bunraku and is one of the few places to view the art form today.
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National Bunraku Theater
1-chōme-12-10 NipponbashiBunraku is the traditional Japanese puppet theater. Osaka has been the capital for bunraku and is one of the few places to view the art form today.
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.
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Kyōto Minami-za
198 NakanochōMinami-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.
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.
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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
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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
Far from the crowded cities, the Miho Museum is nestled among the verdant Shigaraki Mountains.
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MIHO MUSEUM
桃谷-300 Shigarakicho TashiroFar from the crowded cities, the Miho Museum is nestled among the verdant Shigaraki Mountains.
The Costume Museum first opened its doors in 1974. Since then the museum has exhibited life-size dolls dressed in the varied and beautiful garments
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Costume Museum
Hanayachō Shimogyo WardThe Costume Museum first opened its doors in 1974. Since then the museum has exhibited life-size dolls dressed in the varied and beautiful garments
Parks & Nature
Yamadaikekoen
one symbol of Osaka Park
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.
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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.
Very popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
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Nakanoshima-gebied van het Arashiyama-park
Saganakanoshimachō Ukyo WardVery popular among foreign visitors.The park is located on the left bank of Oi River that flows through Arashiyama area.
The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists. In summer, restaurants open balconies looking out to the river.
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Kamo River
The riverbanks are popular walking spots for residents and tourists. In summer, restaurants open balconies looking out to the river.
Essentials
7-Eleven Maizuru-Kitasui
1045-13 Kitasuisymbol of Japanese convenient store
625-0035
symbol of Japanese convenient store
Everything Else
The Ritz-Carlton, Osaka
2-5-25 UmedaThe Ritz Carlton hotel in Nishi-Umeda,Osaka.
Tokyo International Exhibition Center, also known as the Big Site, is Japan's largest convention venue.
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Tokyo Big Sight (Tokyo International Exhibition Centre)
3-chōme-11-1 AriakeTokyo International Exhibition Center, also known as the Big Site, is Japan's largest convention venue.
One of Kyoto's most popular hostels. A ten minute walk from Kyoto Station.
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Backpackers Hostel K's House Kyoto
418 NayachōOne of Kyoto's most popular hostels. A ten minute walk from Kyoto Station.
Located inside Kyoto Station, this is Kyoto's most convenient 4-star hotel.
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Hotel Granvia Kyoto
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardLocated inside Kyoto Station, this is Kyoto's most convenient 4-star hotel.
Inexpensive, no-frills business hotel conveniently located across from Kyoto Station.
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Hotel Hokke Club Kyoto
Higashishiokōjichō Shimogyo WardInexpensive, no-frills business hotel conveniently located across from Kyoto Station.
Hyatt Regency Kyoto
Sanjūsangendōmawari Higashiyama WardElegant luxury hotel located near Sanjusangendo Temple.
Reasonably priced 3-star hotel located just across the street from Kyoto Station.
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Miyako Hotel Kyoto Hachijo
17 Nishikujō InmachiReasonably priced 3-star hotel located just across the street from Kyoto Station.
At Hotel Gimmond Kyoto, visitors enjoy the best of both worlds - big city conveniences with small town friendliness.
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Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
Kikkōyachō Nakagyo WardAt Hotel Gimmond Kyoto, visitors enjoy the best of both worlds - big city conveniences with small town friendliness.
This business class hotel, situated in the shopping district, is located five minutes from the Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.
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Hotel Sunroute Kyoto
403-1 NanbachōThis business class hotel, situated in the shopping district, is located five minutes from the Hankyu Kawaramachi Station.
Situated in a natural setting, the Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto is a popular 4-star accommodation suitable for both business and leisure travelers.
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The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike, Autograph Collection
岩倉幡枝町 左京区Situated in a natural setting, the Grand Prince Hotel Kyoto is a popular 4-star accommodation suitable for both business and leisure travelers.
This business class hotel, situated in central Kyoto, is located behind the Nishi-Honganji Temple.
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Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
580 KakimotochōThis business class hotel, situated in central Kyoto, is located behind the Nishi-Honganji Temple.
A train station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
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Daigo Station
6 醍醐高畑町A train station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Tōzai Line in Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan.
One of the famous hotels in Kyoto.You can see tranquil village scenes that counterpoint the elegant culture of the ancient capital.
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XIV Kyoto Yase Rikyu
74-1 YasenosechōOne of the famous hotels in Kyoto.You can see tranquil village scenes that counterpoint the elegant culture of the ancient capital.
A railway station on the West Japan Railway (JR West) JR Tōzai Line in Kita-ku, Osaka.
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Kitashinchi Station
1-3-1 梅田A railway station on the West Japan Railway (JR West) JR Tōzai Line in Kita-ku, Osaka.
A railway station located in Kita-ku in the northern commercial center of Osaka. It is the busiest station in Western Japan, serving 2,343,727 passengers daily in 2005.
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Umeda Station
Shibata-1-chōme-1 Kita WardA railway station located in Kita-ku in the northern commercial center of Osaka. It is the busiest station in Western Japan, serving 2,343,727 passengers daily in 2005.
A railway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka. The station is located along Whity Umeda.
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Higashiumeda Station
Sonezaki-2-chōme-12 Kita WardA railway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka. The station is located along Whity Umeda.
The terminus railway station of the Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, close to Herbis OSAKA and Herbis ENT.
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Hanshin Umeda Station
Umeda-1-chōme-3 Kita WardThe terminus railway station of the Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line in Umeda, Kita-ku, Osaka, close to Herbis OSAKA and Herbis ENT.
Sanjyo Keihan Station intersects with the Keihan Electric Railway's Keihan Main Line, and is connected to the adjacent Keihan Sanjyo Station.
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Sanjo Station
Ōhashichō Higashiyama WardSanjyo Keihan Station intersects with the Keihan Electric Railway's Keihan Main Line, and is connected to the adjacent Keihan Sanjyo Station.
A railway station on the West Japan Railway Company JR Kyoto Line (Tōkaidō Main Line between Kyoto and Osaka) in Suita, Osaka .
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Suita Station
1 AsahimachiA railway station on the West Japan Railway Company JR Kyoto Line (Tōkaidō Main Line between Kyoto and Osaka) in Suita, Osaka .
A railway station in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is the western terminus of the high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line from Tokyo.
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Shin-Osaka Station
Nishinakajima-5-chōme-16 Yodogawa WardA railway station in Yodogawa-ku, Osaka, Japan. It is the western terminus of the high-speed Tokaido Shinkansen line from Tokyo.
A railway station on two lines of Osaka Municipal Subway in Chūō-ku, Osaka.
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Sakaisuji Hommachi Station
1-4-16 船場中央A railway station on two lines of Osaka Municipal Subway in Chūō-ku, Osaka.
A railway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line in Nishi-ku, Osaka.
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Yotsubashi Station
Kitahorie-1-chōme-6 Nishi WardA railway station on the Osaka Municipal Subway Yotsubashi Line in Nishi-ku, Osaka.
A railway station on three lines of Osaka Municipal Subway located in Chuoku, Osaka,.
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Hommachi Station
4-chōme-1-6 SenbachūōA railway station on three lines of Osaka Municipal Subway located in Chuoku, Osaka,.
There are two ticket gates in the east and west. The Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line is close to the east gate.
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Temmabashi Station
Tanimachi-1-chōme-2 Chuo WardThere are two ticket gates in the east and west. The Osaka Municipal Subway Tanimachi Line is close to the east gate.
Sightseeing
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.
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Senso-ji
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.
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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.
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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.
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Tokiotoren
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.
Koishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens.
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Koishikawa Korakuen Exhibition Room
1-chōme-6-6 KōrakuKoishikawa Korakuen is one of Tokyo's oldest and best Japanese gardens.
Located alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo.
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Hama Rikyu Gardens
1-1 HamarikyūteienLocated alongside Tokyo Bay, Hama Rikyu is a large, attractive landscape garden in central Tokyo.
The Imperieal Palace East Gardens are part of the inner palace area and are open to the public. They are the former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles of defense.
Ninomaru Garden
1-6 ChiyodaThe Imperieal Palace East Gardens are part of the inner palace area and are open to the public. They are the former site of Edo Castle's innermost circles of defense.
The current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
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Keizerlijk Paleis
1-1 ChiyodaThe current Imperial Palace is located on the former site of Edo Castle, a large park area surrounded by moats and massive stone walls in the center of Tokyo, a short walk from Tokyo Station. It is the residence of Japan's Imperial Family.
Yasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo that commemorates Japan's war dead. The shrine was founded in 1869 with the purpose of enshrining those who have died in war for their country and sacrificed their lives to help build the foundation for a peaceful Japan.
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Yasukuni-schrijn
3-chōme-1-1 KudankitaYasukuni Shrine is a Shinto shrine in central Tokyo that commemorates Japan's war dead. The shrine was founded in 1869 with the purpose of enshrining those who have died in war for their country and sacrificed their lives to help build the foundation for a peaceful Japan.
Kyoto's most famous shrine was built in commemoration of the 1,100th anniversary of founding of Kyoto.
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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.
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Ryoan-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.
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Kasteel Nijo
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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Filosofenpad
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.
Ponto-cho is the best famous japanese food area.This street is between Shijo from Sanjo which is the center of Kyoto.A lot of traditional buildings equal a riverside, and you can take lunch and dinner
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Pontocho Area
Kashiwayacho Nakagyo WardPonto-cho is the best famous japanese food area.This street is between Shijo from Sanjo which is the center of Kyoto.A lot of traditional buildings equal a riverside, and you can take lunch and dinner
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.
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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.
Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
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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.
Magnificently beautiful golden temple that manifests Gokuraku Jodo,the land of perfects bliss.
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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.
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Yasaka-schrijn
625 Gionmachi KitagawaAS a guardian god of the town of Gion,the shrine has been marking its long history with people living in Kyoto.
Kyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
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Kyoto Tower
721-1 HigashishiokōjichōKyoto Tower that is famous as a landmark of Kyoto. A large public bath is on the third floor under the ground.
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.
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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).
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Kamigamo-schrijn
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Daigo-ji
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.
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Ujigami-schrijn
宇治Ujigami-jinja Shrine is a remnant of the distant past, the oldest extant shrine architecture in Japan.
Daikaku-ji Temple is a temple of treasures. Steeped in history, this former Imperial villa has been a center of cultural, religious and political developments of great significance.
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Daikakuji
1-chōme-3-77 ShitaderamachiDaikaku-ji Temple is a temple of treasures. Steeped in history, this former Imperial villa has been a center of cultural, religious and political developments of great significance.
Gio-ji Temple is a quiet temple surrounded by trees and a luxuriant moss garden
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Gio-ji-tempel
32 Sagatoriimoto KozakachōGio-ji Temple is a quiet temple surrounded by trees and a luxuriant moss garden
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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.
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiNinna-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.
Taizo-in Temple is a small Zen temple located on the spacious grounds of Myoshin-ji Temple.
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Taizo-in
花園妙心寺町-35 右京区Taizo-in Temple is a small Zen temple located on the spacious grounds of Myoshin-ji Temple.
Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai School. It was built in 1339 on the former site of Emperor Go-Daigo's villa after a priest dreamt of a dragon rising from the nearby river.
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Tenyru-ji is a major temple of the Rinzai School. It was built in 1339 on the former site of Emperor Go-Daigo's villa after a priest dreamt of a dragon rising from the nearby river.
The Sento Imperial Palace located in Kyoto Gyoen (Kyoto Imperial Park) was built as the residence for retired Emperor Go-mizunoo in 1630.
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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.
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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.
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Nishihongwan-ji-tempel
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.
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.
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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.
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Jakko-in Tempel
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.
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Kosanji-tempel
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.
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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
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Matsunoo-Taisha-heiligdom
嵐山宮町-3 西京区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
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.
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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,
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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.
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Eikan-dō Zenrin-ji
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.
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Kōdai-ji
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.
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Nanzen-ji-tempel
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.
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Sanjūsangen-dō
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.
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Shōren-in Monzeki
69-1 Awadaguchi SanjōbōchōShoren-in Temple is a delightful and quiet temple that exudes a palpable feeling of tranquility.
Rakushisha, the "Hut of Fallen Persimmons," is a famous landmark in the world of haiku poetry.
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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
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Yoshimine-dera-tempel 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
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Kitano Tenmangū-schrijn
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.
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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.
One of the most famous downtown areas in Japan with more than 700 stores. Most shops are open from evening to midnight.
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Souemoncho
One of the most famous downtown areas in Japan with more than 700 stores. Most shops are open from evening to midnight.
Established in 991 and has the principal image of Buddha named Enmei Jizo Bosatsu. This temple is known as a place where Shinsengumi was founded.
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Mibudera Nursery
31 MibunaginomiyachōEstablished in 991 and has the principal image of Buddha named Enmei Jizo Bosatsu. This temple is known as a place where Shinsengumi was founded.
A well known shrine for its power of evil-fate cutting and good-match making.
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Yasui Shrine
1-chōme-3-24 ŌsakaA well known shrine for its power of evil-fate cutting and good-match making.
As a result of a famous story of true love, the shrine has gained popularity with young lovers and couples.
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Ohatsutenjin Urasando
2-chōme-10-10 SonezakiAs a result of a famous story of true love, the shrine has gained popularity with young lovers and couples.
Most famous geisha district in Kyoto, located around Shijo Avenue between Yasaka Shrine in the east and the Kamo River in the west.
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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.
Constructed by the order of the Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-seventeenth century. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
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Shūgakuin Imperial Villa
Shūgakuin Yabusoe Sakyo WardConstructed by the order of the Emperor Gomizunoo in the mid-seventeenth century. Its incorporation of the surrounding natural scenery into the garden design is typical of Japanese architecture.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Seimei-Jinja-heiligdom
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.
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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.
One such delightful oddity is Kegon-ji, or more famously known as Suzumushi-dera, the “Cricket Temple.”
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Kiyomizu-dera-tempel
31 MatsumurojikechōOne such delightful oddity is Kegon-ji, or more famously known as Suzumushi-dera, the “Cricket Temple.”
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.
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Imamiya-schrijn
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.
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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.
The station has two separated sections: underground subway section and above-ground JR section.
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Yamashina Station
29-2 安朱南屋敷町The station has two separated sections: underground subway section and above-ground JR section.
A Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded during the early Heian period.
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Enryaku-ji
SakamotohonmachiA Tendai monastery located on Mount Hiei in Ōtsu, overlooking Kyoto. It was founded during the early Heian period.
Shopping
Tsukiji Fish Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo.
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Vismarkt van Tsukiji
4 Chome-13 TsukijiTsukiji Fish Market is a large wholesale market for fish, fruits and vegetables in central Tokyo.
Market with a vibrant atmosphere about 130 stores stand side by side.Trying out different kinds of food is enjoyable.
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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).
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Hanshin Drug store Minamichika
Nanba-2-chōme-3 Chuo WardHanshin Drugstore Namba Walk Shop in Abiko (Osaka).