Local Attractions

Kodaiji Temple is a place associated with Kita no Mandokoro (Nene) and Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Kaizan-do Hall is an Important Cultural Property. In addition, the Hojo has a dry landscape garden called "Hashin-tei." It has also been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty, and in the spring, the weeping cherry blossoms bloom, allowing you to enjoy the contrast between the vibrant colors of the cherry blossoms and the white sand. In autumn, the autumn leaves can be seen lit up at night. Kodaiji also has a rare bamboo forest in the Higashiyama area. You can enjoy matcha tea at "Kodaiji Unkyo-an" on the temple grounds.

Hokanji Temple is commonly known as "Yasaka Tower." It is a 46 meter-high tower that stands in the between the Kiyomizu-dera Temple and the Yasaka Shrine. You can find it as a symbol by walking along the nearby Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka slopes.

Kenninji is Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, located just south of Gion. It is divided into several buildings, each with its own beautiful garden and paintings. You can also experience Zen meditation and the tea ceremony.

Ninenzaka and Sannenzaka are slopes that retain the Kyoto cityscape and lead you to the Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are kind of gentle and narrow sloping streets with flagstones and stone steps lined with traditional wooden storefronts, traditional shops, tea houses and restaurants offering Kyoto traditional items and food.

Pontocho is one of Kyoto's famous entertainment districts. It is a long, narrow street that streches for above 550 meters. It is lined with restaurants of various genres. It is a fun area to stroll around.

Nishiki Market, known in Japanese as Nishiki Ichiba, is a narrow shopping street in Kyoto. Often referred to as “Kyoto’s Kitchen” or “Kyoto’s Pantry,”. There are plenty of enticing things, such as seasonal and fresh products, as well as unique items you won't find anywhere else.