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Higashiyama

The former capital of Japan, Kyoto is famous for its temples, shrines and overall traditional Japanese flavor. There are so many places to see that some Japanese people come visit several times a year.

Traditional landmarks with popular activities

Ueno is a popular area for entertainment, dining, shopping and museums. Best known for its large park area and one of Japan’s largest and oldest Zoos.

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Sanjusangendo Temple

Kyoto’s Sanjusangendo Temple houses a thousand almost life-sized Kannon bodhisattvas…

Chishakuin Temple

Chishakuin is the headquarters of the Chisan School of Shingon…

Popular Attractions and Shopping in Higashiyama

Attractions

Nijo Castle

Streets

Pontocho Alley

Attractions

Philosopher’s Path

Streets

Nineizaka (Ninenzaka)

Districts

Gion

Temples, Shrines, and Palaces in Higashiyama

Pagoda

Yasaka Pagoda

Shrines

Heian Shrine

Temples

Higashi-Honganji Temple

Shrine

Shimogamo Shrine

Temple

Kiyomizudera Temple

Temple

Sanjusangendo Temple

Temples

Chishakuin Temple

Temples

Higashiyama Jisho-ji

Temple

Ginkakuji Temple

Temple

Kenninji

Temples

Kodaiji Temple

Temples

Nanzen-ji Temple

Popular Restaurants in Higashiyama

Sushi

Kikyo Sushi

Teppanyaki

TEPPAN TAVERN TENAMONYA

Yakiniku

Kyo-no-Yakiniku-Dokoro Hiro Pontocho

Tofu

Tousuiro Kiyamachi Main Shop

Themed Restaurant

Shishin Samurai Restaurant

Ramen

Halal Ramen Gion Naritaya

Tempura

Tempura Endo Yasaka

Okonomiyaki

Arata

Udon

Omen Shijo-Pontoch o

Popular Cafes in Higashiyama

Sweets

Saryo Housen

Cafes

Cafe Bibliotic Hello!

Tea

Tsujiri Tea Heyouse, Gion Main Shop

Sweets

Kamo Mitarashi Chaya

Cafes

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