Higashiyama, Sakyoku Area

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Half-Day. Higashiyama Gojo

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Points of Interest

This course is the most recommendable to enjoy Higashiyama area. Take a walk from Yasaka-jinja Shrine/Maruyama Park to Kodai-ji Temple. Keep walking down to Ninenzaka Slope and Sannenzaka Slope, you'll get to Kiyomizu-dera Temple.




Restaurants

Japanese sweets shops and Kyoto cuisine restaurants line up along Ninenzaka Slope and Sannenzaka Slope.

 

 


Souvenirs

Visit ceramicware shops around Gojozaka Slope, Kiyomizuzaka Slope, and Chawanzaka Slope. You may find a perfect masterpiece of an artisan to take home.


Attractions

Cherry blossoms in spring, illuminations in summer, turning leaves in autumn, and snowy landscapes in winter. There are always fun events throughout year.

 

Kiyomizu Temple
Kiyomizu-dera Temple

Yasaka-jinja Shrine
The beginning of the shrine dated back to the year 656. One of the most famous shrines in Kyoto.
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Kodai-ji Temple
Built in 1606 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's wife. The garden is designated as National Historic Site.
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
World Heritage Site. Built in 778. National Treasure.
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Jishu-jinja Shrine
Famous as the god of matchmaker.
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