Guidebook for Kamigyō-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
Kinkaku-ji, a world heritage, formal name "Rokuon-ji", is very famous as gold temple.
Please don't miss here in the early morning on sunny day; it's so shining.
The following webcam is available 5am - 8pm(JST):
http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_live.html
金閣寺
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Kinkaku-ji
KinkakujichōKinkaku-ji, a world heritage, formal name "Rokuon-ji", is very famous as gold temple.
Please don't miss here in the early morning on sunny day; it's so shining.
The following webcam is available 5am - 8pm(JST):
http://www.shokoku-ji.jp/k_live.html
金閣寺
Ryoanji, a world heritage, is very famous as a mysterious stone garden.
http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/
龍安寺 竜安寺
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Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji GoryōnoshitachōRyoanji, a world heritage, is very famous as a mysterious stone garden.
http://www.ryoanji.jp/smph/eng/
龍安寺 竜安寺
Ninnaji, a world heritage,
http://www.ninnaji.or.jp/multilingual_info.html
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Ninna-ji
OmuroōuchiNinnaji, a world heritage,
http://www.ninnaji.or.jp/multilingual_info.html
Tenryuji Temple
嵯峨天龍寺芒ノ馬場町-68 右京区Tenryu-ji, a world heritage,
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine, pray for someone's success.
http://www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php
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Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardKitano Tenmangu Shrine, pray for someone's success.
http://www.kitanotenmangu.or.jp/top_en.php
Kyoto Imperial Palace, by 1868 Meiji Emperor use to live in here.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/kyoto.html
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Kyoto Imperial Palace
3 KyōtogyoenKyoto Imperial Palace, by 1868 Meiji Emperor use to live in here.
https://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english/guide/kyoto.html
Kamigamo-shrine, a world heritage,
http://www.kamigamojinja.jp/english/index.html
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Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo MotoyamaKamigamo-shrine, a world heritage,
http://www.kamigamojinja.jp/english/index.html
Shimogamo-jinjya, a world heritage,
http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english.html
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区Shimogamo-jinjya, a world heritage,
http://www.shimogamo-jinja.or.jp/english.html
Toji
KujōchōTo-ji Temple, a world heritage,
http://www.toji.or.jp/en/index.html
Kiyomizu-dera, a world heritage, the stage on on a cliff is famous.
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
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Kiyomizu-dera
Kiyomizu-dera, a world heritage, the stage on on a cliff is famous.
http://www.kiyomizudera.or.jp/en/
Enryakuji, a world heritage,
http://www.hieizan.or.jp/_att/english.pdf
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Enryakuji
SakamotohonmachiEnryakuji, a world heritage,
http://www.hieizan.or.jp/_att/english.pdf
Daigoji Temple, a world heritage,
https://www.daigoji.or.jp/index_e.html
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Daigo-ji Temple
22 DaigohigashiōjichōDaigoji Temple, a world heritage,
https://www.daigoji.or.jp/index_e.html
Byodoin Temple, a world heritage, pressed on 10 Yen Coin,
http://www.byodoin.or.jp/en/index.html
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Byodoin
UjiByodoin Temple, a world heritage, pressed on 10 Yen Coin,
http://www.byodoin.or.jp/en/index.html
Honganji, a world heritage,
http://www.hongwanji.or.jp/english/
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Nishihongwan-ji Temple
本願寺門前町 下京区Honganji, a world heritage,
http://www.hongwanji.or.jp/english/
Saiho-ji, Kokedera, a world heritage, the moss is famous like green carpet. Reservation is required.
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Saihoji Temple
56 MatsuojingatanichōSaiho-ji, Kokedera, a world heritage, the moss is famous like green carpet. Reservation is required.
Getting Around
Kitano-hakubaicho Station [B8] is the nearest train station around my guesthouse and is the terminal of Randen Kitano Line.
http://randen.keifuku.co.jp/en/index.html
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Kitanohakubaicho Station
Kitanoshimohakubaichō Kita WardKitano-hakubaicho Station [B8] is the nearest train station around my guesthouse and is the terminal of Randen Kitano Line.
http://randen.keifuku.co.jp/en/index.html
"Kitano Tenmangu-mae" Bus Stop is the nearest, can take the line #: 10, 50, 101, 102 & 203.
If you would go to Kyoto Station, take #50.
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Kitanotenmangumae Bus Stop station
Kamiyagawachō Kamigyo Ward"Kitano Tenmangu-mae" Bus Stop is the nearest, can take the line #: 10, 50, 101, 102 & 203.
If you would go to Kyoto Station, take #50.
Kyoto Station,
To my guest house using Bus, take #50 at B2, or take #206 at A3. Frequency & Duration are almost same.
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Kyoto Station
Higashishiokōji Kamadonochō Shimogyo WardKyoto Station,
To my guest house using Bus, take #50 at B2, or take #206 at A3. Frequency & Duration are almost same.
Essentials
Lawson Ninnajikaido-Shichihonmatsu
103-1 IchibanchōThe nearest covenience store is open 24h.
Cocokara Fine Senbon Nakadachiuri
Sangenchō Kamigyo WardThe nearest drug store
Mesa Kitano
65-18 SangenchōThe nearest grocery store
Food Scene
McDonald's Senbon Nakadachiuri
348-1 TanbayachōMcDonald's
Ganko, a high-grade kind of Izakaya, ask the schedule to see Maiko lady
http://www.gankofood.co.jp/en/
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Ganko
484-6 木屋町通二条下ル東生洲町Ganko, a high-grade kind of Izakaya, ask the schedule to see Maiko lady
http://www.gankofood.co.jp/en/
Tempura Endo Yasaka, a high-grade Tempura restaurant.
http://www.gion-endo.com/english/index.html
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Tempura Endo Yasaka
566 KomatsuchōTempura Endo Yasaka, a high-grade Tempura restaurant.
http://www.gion-endo.com/english/index.html
Entertainment & Activities
You could be a Ninjya, etc.
http://www.toei-eigamura.com/en/
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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa HigashihachiokachōYou could be a Ninjya, etc.
http://www.toei-eigamura.com/en/
Arts & Culture
Nijyo Castle (Nijyo-jyo), a world heritage, is not only a castle but also a museum/exhibition.
http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/nijojo/english/index.html
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Nijo Castle
541 NijōjōchōNijyo Castle (Nijyo-jyo), a world heritage, is not only a castle but also a museum/exhibition.
http://www2.city.kyoto.lg.jp/bunshi/nijojo/english/index.html