Guidebook for Taitō-ku
Sightseeing
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.
Japan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
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Kyoto City Zoo
Okazaki Hoshojicho Sakyo WardJapan’s second oldest zoo has over a thousand animals, a small petting zoo and a popular library.
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.
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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.
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.
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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Torokko Arashiyama Sta. station
4-2 Sagaogurayama TabuchiyamachōArashiyama 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.
Kyoto Station is the Kyoto gateway at the station to represent Kyoto. Shinkansen in Kyoto Station, conventional lines, Kintetsu, it runs through the subway. In addition it is also through bus.
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto Station is the Kyoto gateway at the station to represent Kyoto. Shinkansen in Kyoto Station, conventional lines, Kintetsu, it runs through the subway. In addition it is also through bus.
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.
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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.
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
Higashi Honganji, officially known as Shinshū Honbyō, is the mother temple of the Shinshū Ōtani-ha branch of Jōdo Shinshū , whose founder is Shinran.
Hongwanji Temple
21 Sagatoriimoto KitadaichōHigashi 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.
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Boeddhistische tempel Saihō-ji
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.
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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.
Arts & Culture
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.
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.
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Gekkeikan Ōkura 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.
Food Scene
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.
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.
Getting Around
Asakusa Station
1-chōme-1-3 AsakusaAsakusa sta
Shinjuku Station
3-chōme-38-1 ShinjukuShinjuku sta