KYOTO PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT

KYOTO PREFECTURAL GOVERNMENT
NEW YORK REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE
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Produced in 2001
Kyoto Prefecture Map
Miyazu City
Ayabe City
Miyama Town
Kyoto City
Kameoka City
Uji City
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renowned scientists in Kansai
Science City... Kyoto Prefecture
is the historical, cultural and
industrial mecca of Japan.
Located in the center of
Honshu, Japan’s main island,
it extends from the Japan Sea
in the north to Nara and
Osaka in the south. With a
population of 2.6 million,
Kyoto is the 13th largest of
Japan’s 47 prefectures. Kyoto
City, Japan’s capital from 794
to 1868 A.D., is now the country’s seventh largest city.
Contents
History of Kyoto - four seasons
-Kyo ryori
- Kyoto dialect
Transportation
Kyoto City
- Central Kyoto
- Eastern Kyoto
- Northern Kyoto
- Western Kyoto
- Southern Kyoto
Uji City
JR
KTR
Miyazu - Take the JR Sanin-Honsen (Sagano Line), Maizuru Line, KTR
Miyazu Line to Miyazu Station. It takes 2hr. by direct express.
Kameoka - Take the JR Sanin-Honsen (Sagano Line) to Kameoka
Station. It takes 30 min. by local train.
Ayabe - Take the JR Sanin-Honsen(Sagano Line) to Ayabe station. It
takes 1hr. and 10 min. by limited express.
Surrounded by magnificent
hills, Kyoto with her poetry
reflects the changing of the seasons, and over the last twelve
centuries has become a natural
cradle of Japanese art and culture. Kyoto's interwoven
nature, traditions and crafts
have evolved together over the
years, and consequently even in
this modern era, Kyoto is able
to preserve the melody of
Japanese culture.
Tanba Area
- Ayabe City
- Kameoka City
- Miyama Town
Tango Area
- Miyazu City
- Ine Town
- Iwataki Town
- Kaya Town
Accommodation
Tourist Information
Seasonal Calendar
Relevant Web sites
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History
Kyoto's roots go back to the year
794. The city's historical nature can be
observed in its 1100 year reign as a
former capital of Japan. The cultural
and artistic skills that were developed among its people during this period differ from the styles of the
influential Edo period, which prospered primarily due to the patronage
of the samurai and merchant classes.
Kyoto's culture and arts are subliming,
yet serene, and can legitimately be
considered to form the backbone of
the Japanese aesthetic sense.
Even today, one can behold the continued activity of heads (individuals, family, or houses) of tea ceremony and
flower arranging, old masters of calligraphy, and creators of wares and
dyed/woven works. Accordingly,
Kyoto's flourishing arts and culture
are still reflected in the lives of its
citizens. Indeed, the unique intertwining of history and culture in Kyoto
has created a custom where hospitality
has been elevated to the level of a
Kyo-Ryori
Kyo-ryori or Kyoto cuisine, is a style
of cooking using age-old customs.
The dishes make use of fresh seasonal
vegetables and emphasizes subtle flavors, revealing the natural flavor of the
ingredients. Kyo-ryori is selected
according to the mood and hues of the
ever-changing seasons, and the presentation and atmosphere are as important
as the flavor.
Kaiseki Ryori
Kaiseki is the pinnacle of Japanese
cuisine, where ingredients, preparation,
setting and presentation come together
to create a dining experience quite
unlike any other. Born as an adjunct to
the tea ceremony, kaiseki is a largely
vegetarian affair (fish is often served
throughout the meal). One usually eats
kaiseki in the private room of a traditional ryotei. The meals are served in
several small courses, giving one the
opportunity to admire the plates and
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noble deed. Naturally, this hospitality
extends to those of other countries as
well. Thus, along with the numerous
renowned tourist sites such as temples,
shrines, and other places of historical
interest, Kyoto's tradition of hospitality is cherished by all.
Even to the Japanese, Kyoto is a town
of great veneration and it continually
places near the top of the annual list
of places which Japanese people would
most prefer to visit.
Kyoto Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
The battles continue in Kyoto today to
protect against the ravages of the natural environment and steer the skyline
upward. While there have been a
handful of tenuous victories in the
efforts to protect Kyoto's surviving cultural heritage, such triumphs are few
and far between.
Marking the 1200th anniversary of the
founding of Kyoto, 1994 was a monumental year.
Controversy swelled over the blatant
bending of city construction ordinances
bowl which are carefully chosen to
complement the food and seasons.
Rice is eaten last (usually with an
assortment of pickles) and the drink of
choice is sake or beer. Kaiseki features
a wide range of Japanese dishes, and
great attention is given to service and
overall presentation. As you might
expect, it's a very expensive experience.
which allowed projects such as the
Kyoto Hotel and new Kyoto station to
be built higher than legal limits, setting
a frightful precedent for the future.
The survival of Kyoto's true cultural
substance has become a grave concern.
Still, the city remains an important cultural and educational center.
Today over 60 museums and 37 universities and colleges are scattered
throughout the city, and it houses more
than 200 of Japan's National Treasures
and nearly 1700 Important Cultural
Properties. Architecturally, for now,
the religious structures seem out of
danger. And there have been positive
signs, including the notable rise in
grassroots citizen movements expressing a growing appreciation for the
city's remaining wooden townhouses
(kyo-machiya). Kyotoites (residents of
Kyoto) are still discovering worthwhile
ways to develop their city. Other cities
have already proven that with enough
money anyone can construct a bland
metropolis; the real challenge for
Kyoto now is finding ways to cultivate
Shojin Ryori
Another style of cooking for which
Kyoto is renowned is shojin-ryori.
This is a vegetarian cuisine (no meat,
fish, eggs or dairy products are used),
which was introduced from China
along with Buddhism and is now available in special restaurants usually connected with temples. As it is a style of
cooking that has its origins in Buddhist
asceticism, don't expect a hearty affair
- great attention is given to presentation and dishes tend to be small.
Typically, the meal will include a variety of fresh vegetables such as boiled
Daikon (radishes). Tofu also plays a
prominent role in the menu. For a
meal of this type, several Kyoto temples offer lunch courses from around
¥3000. Most shojin-ryori restaurants
require reservations a few days in
advance and in some case a minimum
of four people.
Yu-dofu (tofu)
Kyoto is famed for its tofu; there are
a modern tradition without letting go of
its roots.
Climate - Four seasons
Japan is renowned for its changing
scenery through four distinct seasons,
and perhaps in no place else on the
archipelago are the cycles of nature
more clearly expressed than in Kyoto.
References to Kyoto's fickle weather,
caused by its valley location, have
appeared in countless poems and works
of literature, and consequently provide
material for a large share of the daily
conversation of Kyoto residents.
While this changeability is reflected in
the awe-inspiring beauty of spring and
autumn, Kyoto's summers and winters
are severe. The humid summers can
reach over 40ºC(104ºF) while in winter
the temperature frequently falls below
0ºC(32ºF), with a blanket of snow covering the city. Kyoto even has a special local saying, "kyo no sokobie", to
convey the bone-chilling winter cold.
numerous tofu makers scattered
throughout the city and a legion of
exquisite yudofu (boiled tofu) restaurants - many are concentrated along the
road into Nanzenji Temple and in the
Arashiyama area.
Kyoto dialect
Kyoto's distinctive dialect, Kyoto-ben,
is one of the city's most distinguishing
traits. While the language overlaps in
many areas with the Kansai dialect,
Kyoto-ben has a personality and sound
all its own. In marked contrast to the
grittier, straight-talking business jargon
of Osaka, Kyoto-ben has a softer,
melodic intonation. Part of the mystery of Kyoto-ben lies in the indirect
nature of the language and the elusive
way in which Kyotoites interact with
one another. For example a smiling
face in Kyoto could be sincerely joyful
or concealing bitterness. Kyotoites
always seem to sound placid, and arguing in Kyoto-ben is considerably more
difficult than in standard Japanese.
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Kyoto City Transportation Map
Kokusai-Kaikan
Kinkakuji
Temple
Kitaoji-eki-mae
K
Kitaoji-eki Kitaoji
-mae
Demachiyanagi
Nijo Castle
Koryuji
Temple
Nijo
Karasuma
Oike
Marutamachi
Kyoto
Shiyakusho-mae
Shijo
Gojo-dori
Gojo
Nishi Honganji
Temple
Shichijo-dori
Higashi
H
H
honganji
hHonganji
TTemple
Omiya-dori
i-dori
Shiokoji-dori
Shiokoji
Nanzenji
Temple
Higashiyama
Keihan
Karasumi-dori
Nishiojishichijo
Heian
Shrine
Keage
Chion-in
Temple
Yasaka
Shrine
ShijoKiyomizu
Kawaramachi
Temple
Gojozaka
Gion
Kawabata-dori
ShijoKawaramachi
Kawaramachi-dori
ShijoS
Horikawa
H
ShijoNishioji-Shijo Omiya
Shijo-dori
Ginkakuji
Temple
KumanoJinja-mae
Sanjo
Sanjo-dori
Oike-dori
Nijo-jo-mae
Karasuma- Kawaramachi
Marutamachi Marutamachi
Higashioji-dori
Nishinokyo- SenbonMarutamachi
Enmachi
Imadegawa
Kyoto
Imperial
Palace
Horikawa-dori
Horikawa dori
Imadegawa-dori
Marutamachi-dori
Shisendo
Temple
Kuramaguchi
SenbonHakubai-cho Imadegawa
Ninnaji
Temple
Daikakuji
Temple
Shugakuin
Imperial Villa
Matsugasaki
Shirakawa-dori
Kitano
Shrine
Ryoanji
Temple
Tenryuji
Temple
Kitaoji-dori
Shimogamo Hon-dori
Kitayama
Kitayama-dori
Higashiyama-Shichijo
Sanjusangendo
Temple
Kyoto
Toji Temple
Tofukuji
Kujo-dori
Kujo
Kujo-Omiya
Tofukuji
Temple
Jujo
Jujo-dori
Kuinabashi
Takeda
Kyoto
Trade Fair Center
From Kyoto Station
City Bus
#5
#9 #26 #28 #205 #206 #208
From Sanjo Keihan
#11 #12 #59
Loop
From Kitaoji Bus Terminal #203 #204 #207
Subway
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Transportation To/From the Airport
TRANSPORTATION
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Kyoto City Buses
Most of the Kyoto buses are painted light
green, with a thick dark green line down
the center. For more information, call 075801-2561 (Japanese language only).
How to ride a bus and pay the fare
When you enter, take a seiri-ken (numbered slip) from the box on your left. The
number of the ticket is indicated on a
changing board at the front of the bus,
telling you how much you will have to pay.
In nearly all cases, the fixed fare is ¥220 in
the inner parts of the city. On some lines
as you get out into the country you will
have to pay more: just compare your ticket
number with the board up to the left of the
bus driver. Children under 12 years of age
pay half of the adult fare; children under 6
do not have to pay (limit of two children
under 6 per adult).
Subways and trains
There are two subway lines in the Kyoto
city area: the Karasuma line and the Tozai
line. In addition to the subway, there are
five private train companies operating in
the city area (Keifuku, Eizan, Keihan,
Hankyu, and Kintetsu).
Buying a ticket
Most train and subway stations are
equipped with automatic ticket vending
machines. To purchase your ticket, put the
money in the machine first.
Then select the button for your ticket price
and press that button. You can also pay
with a prepaid card (such as the Trafica
Kyo Card), if you have one.
Trafica Kyo Card
These prepaid cards can be used for all city
subways and buses. They come in ¥1000
and ¥3000 value sizes, and can be used like
a ticket when using public transportation.
The ¥3000 cards are discounted. There is
no time limit on these cards.
City bus prepaid cards
These prepaid cards are valid only for city
buses. The ¥2000 cards include a discount.
They are used in the same way as the
Trafica Kyo card. If you only plan to ride
the bus for one day, there is also a special
one-day ticket available for ¥700.
One-day Ticket
If you plan to use Kyoto's transportation
system a lot in one day or over a two-day
period, the city offers all-Kyoto tickets
(one-day and two-day) that can be used on
city buses, Kyoto buses and subways without limit. The ticket also entitles you to
some discounts at temples, and comes with
a guide map. You can purchase these tickets at the city bus & subway information
center, subway stations, city bus operating
stations, and at appointed hotels and inns in
the city.
Adult
Child
One day Tiket
¥1,200
¥600
Two day Tiket
¥2,000
¥1,000
Type of Trans.
Train
Train
Bus
Name of Trans.
Haruka
Kanku Kaisoku
Airport Limousine
Kyoto Station
Price
¥3,490
¥1,830
¥2,300
Travel Time
75 min.
100 min.
105 min
Intervals
Every 30 min.
Every 20-30 min.
Every 30-60 min.
Kanku Kaisoku require to transfer to tokaido-line at Osaka Station to Kyoto.
Tokyo Station
Kyoto Station
Type of Trans. Name of Trans. Price
Travel Time Intervals
Bullet Train Nozomi
¥14,190 2hr. 16 min. Every 60 min.
Bullet Train Hikari
¥13,220 2hr. 40 min. Every 10-20 min. (from 6:13am to 8:49pm)
Limousine buses to KIX
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
The Hachijoguchi
00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00
exit of
Kyoto Station 30 30
30 30
30
A limousine bus service to and from the Kansai International Airport (KIX)
between Kyoto Daigo, the Kyoto ANA Hotel, Keihan Sanjo Station and the
Hachijoguchi exit of Kyoto Station is available on a daily basis.
For more information and reservation call 075-682-4400 ( 9:00-19:00).
Time to KIX: about 105 min. from Kyoto Station.
Fare: ¥2,300 for adults, and ¥1,150 for children.
Kansai International Airport
Airport Bus
Access Map
Osaka
Airport
(Itami)
JR
Tokaido
Main Line
to Himeji
KYOTO
JR
Tokaido Shinkansen
Shin-Osaka
Umeda
to Kobe
Airport Bus
JR Loop Line
Airport Bus
Yodoyabashi
Subway Honmachi
Midosuji
JR
Line Shinsaibashi Hanwa Line
Namba
Tennoji
Otori
Shinimamiya
Sakai
Sakai Higashi
Izumifuchu
Izumiotsu
Kansai
International
Airport
Nankai Main Line
Rinku Town
Kishiwada
Izumisano
Hineno
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7
A Brief Over View Of The City
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9
Central Kyoto
A
B
Kinugasa
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Nishijin
Kitano
Ryoanji-michi Sta.
2
Taishogun
Myoshinji Temple
Omuro
Kamigyo-ku
Hanazono Sta.
Keihan
Marutamachi Sta.
Marutamachi Stta.
Ooe
Nohgakudo
Nijo Castle
Uzumasa
Nishinokyo
Kaikonoyashiro Sta.
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Kyoto
Imperial
Palace
Nijo Sta.
Nakagyo-ku
Sanjoguchi
Sta.
Kongo Karassuma
Hankyu
Omiya Sta. Noh-gakudo Sta.
Hankyu Sai-in Sta.
Mibu
Shijo-Omiya
Mibu Temple Sta.
Kodai Yuzen-en
Hankyu Kyoto Line
4
Museum of
Ikebana
Kawaramachi
Shijo
Sta.
Sta.
S
Some Workshop
Y
Yume-yusai
Tanbaguchi Sta.
Shimogyo-ku
Nishikyogoku Sta.
Nishikyogoku
Suzaku
Nishi-Honganji
Temple
Koshoji
Temple
Kyosendo
Shichijo Sta.
Kyoto
Shishigatani
Handicraft
Sen-oku Hakuko Kan
Center Heian Shrine
Shogoin Okazaki Kyoto Municipal Okazaki
Museum of Art Eikando
Park
Temple
Kyoto Int'l
Kyoto City Zoological Garden
Exhibition Hall
The National Museum The Nomura Art Museum
of Modern Art, Kyoto
Temple
Higashiyama Sta.
Keage Sta.
Keihan Sanjyo Sta. Shoren-in
Himukai
Shrine
Ponto-cho Kaburen-jo Temple
Keihan
Shijo Sta. Yasaka Shrine
Gion
Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
Kenninji Temple
Kyoto City Subway
Rokuharamitsuji
Temple
Kyoto National
Museum
Misasagi Sta.
Kiyomizu
Temple
Higashiyama-ku
Chisyaku-in Temple
Seikanji Temple
Sanjusangendo Temple
JR Tokaido Main (Biwako Line)
Tofukuji Sta.
Toji Temple
Honen-in
Temple
Yoshida
Higashi--Honganji
Temple
JR K
Kyoto
5
10
Ginkakuji
Temple
Gojo Stta.
Umekoji Steam Locomotive
Preservation Hall
Nishioji Sta.
Chionji Temple
Nanzenji
The Museum of Kyyoto
Saiin Sta.
Yamanouchi
Honnoji
Temple
Rokkaku-do
Hannkyu Temple
Kyoto City Subway Tozai Liine
Keifuku Arashiyama Line
Yamanouchi Sta.
Kyoto
Shiyakushomae
Sta.
ma
Nijojomae Sta. Karasum
Oike Stta.
Kitashirakawa
Eizan
Demachiyanagi Sta.
Keihan Line
Omuro Myoshinji
Sta.
Sta.
Kitamura
Museum
Chayama Sta.
Mototanaka Sta.
Keihan
Demachiyanagi
Sta.
Kyoto City Subway
K
Li
Karasuma
Line
Kitano Odori
Toji-in Sta. Kitanohakubaicho Sta.
Tanaka
Shookokuji Temple
Imadegaw
wa
Nishijin Textile Stta.
Center
Orinasukan
E
Shimogamo
Shrine
Kuramagucchi
Stta.
Chadoo
Reseaarch Center
Nishijin Hinaya Workshop
Ryoanji
Temple
Ninnaji Temple
D
Izumoji
Kinkakuji Temple
Kyoto Prefectual
Insho-Domoto Museum
of Fine Arts
Ryoanji
1
C
Toji Staa.
Kujo Sta.
Sennyuji
Kiyomizuyaki Pottery Village
Kobori Butsugu Workshop
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Te m p l e s & Sh r i n e s
Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Map.............................4-C
Map............................1-B
This temple, which was created independently of Nishi-Honganji Temple
by order of the shogun Tokugawa
Ieyasu in 1602, consists of a number of
huge wooden buildings, one of which
is among the largest in the world.
Tel: (075) 371-9181
Open: 5:50-17:30
(6:20-16:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free
Nishi Hongan-ji Temple
Map.........................4-C
This temple, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, was moved to its present
site in 1591 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi.
The Shoin room and Karamon Chinese
Gate are both designated as National
Treasures. There is also a famous garden, and Japan's oldest Noh Theater stage.
Tel: (075) 371-5181
Open: 5:30-17:30 (5:30-18:00 in summer, 6:00-17:00 in winter)
Entry: free (to visit the Shoin room,
application by a reply postal card is
required)
Shokoku-ji Temple
Map...................1-C
The headquarters of the Rinzai
Shokoku-ji School sits in an ancient
pine grove north of Doshisha
University. It was established in 1392
by the third Ashikaga shogun,
Yoshimitsu. The original buildings
were almost totally destroyed during
the civil wars in the 15th century.
Tel: (075) 231-0301
Open: 10:00-16:00
Entry: ¥800
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Si g h t s e e i n g
This shrine honors the spirit of
Sugawara Michizane, a famous scholar
who is revered as a patron of learning
and the literary arts. The shrine is
dedicated to the fields of education and
academic scholarship. Many students
come here to wish for success in their
school entrance examinations. A plum
blossom festival is held on Feb. 25.
Tel: (075) 461-0005
Open: 5:00-17:00
Shimogamo Shrine
Map..................1-D
Shimogamo-jinja dates from the 8th
century and is a UNESCO World
Cultural Heritage Site. It is nestled in
the fork of the converging Kamo-gawa
and Takano-gawa rivers, and is
approached along a shady path through
the lovely Tadasu-no-mori Forest.
This wooded area is said to be a place
where lies cannot be concealed and is
considered a prime location to sort out
disputes. The shrine is dedicated to the
god of harvest: traditionally, pure water
was drawn from the nearby rivers for
purification and agricultural ceremonies.
Tel: (075) 781-0010
Open: 6:00-18:00
Entry: free (¥500
for Oidono)
Kodai Yuzen-en Gallery
Map..........................4-C
This building is devoted to Kyoto's traditional Yuzen fabric dyeing, created in
the 17th century by painter Miyazaki
Yuzen. It houses the Yuzen Art
Museum, displaying an impressive collection of antique kimono, paintings,
scrolls, dyeing patterns and tools.
There is a film shown in English about
the Yuzen dyeing process.
Tel: (075) 823-0500
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥500
Kitamura Museum
Map.................2-D
Presents exhibitions of chanoyu-utensil
combinations centering on the pieces
collected by the modern tea aesthete,
Kitamura Kinjiro.
Tel: (075) 256-0637
Fax: (075) 256-2478
Open:March-June and Sept.,-Dec., form 10:00-16:00
Entry: ¥600
The Museum of Kyoto
Map.......................3-C
To-ji Temple
Map.........................2-C
Located almost in the center of the
city, this huge park-like compound
includes several palace buildings.
It was also the location of many fine
residences belonging to the ranking
noble court families. These residences
were torn down and a massive park,
with lawns and over 9,000 trees, was
created. Today this extensive park area
is a highly popular recreation and
relaxation zone.
Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the
Imperial Household Agency)
Reservations in person via the Imperial
Household Agency, are required for the
inner palace area (except for 5 days in
spring and autumn).
Shijo kawaramachi
Map..................3-D
Shijo Street is the main east-west shopping street in downtown Kyoto.
It is lined with most of the city's
department stores, some of its largest
banks, and many shops and intersects
with two of Kyoto's biggest shopping
arcades (Teramachi St. and
Shinkyogoku St.). Kawaramachi St.,
running north-south and intersecting
Shijo St., is full of amusement facilities,
and more shops of all kinds. The area
where these two streets intersect is the
busiest in Kyoto.
Nishijin Textile Center
Map........5-B
This temple, a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, was built to pray for
peace and tranquility of the capital
when Heian-kyo, the original name of
Kyoto, was established in 794. The
temple's 5-story pagoda is the highest
in Japan (56.4 meters). The temple is
home to numerous works of art, many
of which are National Treasures.
On the 21st of every month, a giant
temple market is held here.
Tel: (075) 691-3325
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: ¥500 (¥800 during
special opening in
Spring & Autumn)
Kyoto Imperial Palace
Map........................1-C
Kyoto Cultural Museum was opened in
1988 to introduce Kyoto's spiritual
home, history and culture. This is a
place for honoring old traditions and
developing new creative ways of culture.
Tel: (075) 222-0888
Fax: (075) 222-0889
Open: 10:00-19:30
Entry: ¥500
Nishijin textiles are well known as one
of Japan's representative traditional
craft forms. In this seven-story modern building devoted to the rich history
of weaving tradition, visitors can see
all kinds of Nishijin textiles (kimono
and obi sashes) and weaving demonstrations, as well as try on kimono
from different historical eras.
Tel: (075) 451-9231
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: free
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Nijo Castle
Kodai Yuzen-en (Yuzen Gallery)
(Yuzen dyeing)
Map......3-B
Map..........4-C
This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site, was built in 1603.
The entire compound, measuring 500
meters from east to west and 400 meters
from north to south, is surrounded by a tall
stone embankment and moat. When
walked on, a corridor in the main building
was ingeniously designed to make a sound
like a Japanese nightingale.
The castle's Kano school sliding door
paintings are also famous.
Tel: (075) 841-0096
Open: 8:45-17:00
Entry: ¥600
Kodai Yuzen-en offers a 60-minute textile factory tour. The tour includes a
history of yuzen-zome, the manufacturing process, movies, performance, and
exhibition. Try your hand at making a
yuzen-dyed handkerchief, noren (curtain), etc. Some items for sale.
The "Yuzen-yashiki" house maintains
an old-era Kyoto residential atmosphere. Each room's sliding door
(fusuma) is decorated with kimono and
yuzen cloth.
Tel: (075) 823-0500
Fax: (075) 823-0502
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥1050-
Experience Courses
Kyosen-do (glazing)
Map...................4-C
The hall was built in 1909(Meiji 41).
Audience members enjoy shows on tatami.
Tel: (075)231-7625
Reservations: (075)561-0622
Open: February, May and September from
13:00 and December from 12:00 noon.
Entry: ¥3500
Mibu-dera (Nenbutsu kyogen)
Map.................................4-B
Kongo Noh-gakudo (Noh, Kyogen)
Map...................................3-C
Observe the process of finishing Kyo
Sensu fans, watch a video and learn
e-tsuke (glazing). Process takes 90
minutes. Finished ceramics will be
sent to you within a month.
Tel: (075) 371-4151
Fax: (075) 371-4155
Open: 9:00-Noon and 13:00-17:00
Entry: experience course ¥2000
Ponto-cho Kaburenjo /
Kamogawa Odori (dance show)
Map.................................3-D
Maiko and Geiko from Ponto-cho perform traditional dances.
Tel: (075) 221-2025
Open: May 1 to 24, Oct. 15 to Nov.5
12:30, 14:20, 16:10
Entry: ¥2000 - ¥4300
Ooe Noh-gakudo (Noh, Kyogen)
Map..................................3-C
Kanze-style of the Ooe's Noh hall.
Noh performances 4 times a year.
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This is the only Kongo-style Nohraku
hall in Japan. 10 regular stage performances of Noh every year, in addition to 4 stage performances by the
Noh youth club. During the last weekend of July, exhibitions of Noh-masks
are offered.
Tel: (075) 221-3049
Fax: (075) 223-2265
Open: Regular-Jan., Feb., Mar., Apr.,
May, June, Sept., Oct., Nov.(4th Sat or
Sun) and Dec. (3rd Sun)
Youth-Feb., Mar., and Dec., (2nd Sun)
Entry: regular Noh - ¥6000
youth Noh ¥4000
Mibu Kyogen is one of Japan's important cultural assets. Entirely pantomimed, it is an easily understood art form.
Tel: (075) 841-3381
Open: Setsubun(Feb. 2 & 3), shows
between 13:00 to 20:00 and sometimes
in spring and fall
Entry:¥800
Nishijin Textile Center
Map........................1-C
First floor-Demonstration of 3
Nishijin-Ori handlooms.
Second floor-Gift shop
Rent a Kimono for a day or try dressing up as a Juni hito-e, Maiko or others.
Tel: (075) 451-9231
Open: 9:00-17:00 ( Dress up: from:
9:00-16:00)
Entry: free
http://www.nishijin.or.jp
Kituke ( dress up) (Includes rental free)
Juni-hito-e / Geiko / Maiko ¥8800
Kimono Rental ¥3000/day
Orinasu-kan
(weaving, embroidery)
Map.......................2-B
View displays of handwoven works
and Nishijin-ori in the factory where
they are made on 14 handlooms.
Videos of the obi-making process are
available. Tour takes approximately
1 hour and includes displays, factory
and video. Small groups
(3-4) can try their hand at the handloom and embroidery machine.
(Approximately 3 hours)
Tel: (075) 431-0020
Fax: (075) 415-2590
Open: 10:00-16:00
Entry: ¥500
Shokoku-ji
(Buddhist meditation, Zazen)
Map..................................1-C
Ikenobo Society of Floral Art
Map...............................3-B
English Spoken
Mailing address: PO Box 31, Nakagyo,
Kyoto 604-8686 Japan
Tel: (075) 231-4922
Fax: (075)255-3568
Open: 9:00-17:00 (Monday through Friday)
E-mail: [email protected]
http://www.ikenobo.or.jp
Zazen (about 60 min.), lecture (about
30 min.)
Tel: (075)231-0301
Fax: (075) 212-3591
Open: Second and fourth Sundays of
each month from 9am. Closed in
August.
Entry: ¥100
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Eastern Kyoto
A
C
B
Shimogamo
Shrine
Kuramaguchi
Sta.
E
Chayama Sta..
Kitashirakawa
The Jotenkaku
Museum
1
D
Mototanaka Sta.
Shokokuji
Temple
Imadegawa
Sta.
Kyoto
Imperial
Palace
Marutamachi Sta.
Horino
Memorial Museum
Karasuma
Oike Sta.
Shiyakushomae Sta.
Honnoji Temple
The Museum of Kyoto
Ponto-cho
Kaburenjo
Theater
Rokkaku-do Temple
Karasuma Sta. Kawaramachi Sta.
4
HigashiHonganji
Temple
5
Keihan Line
Marutamachi
Sta.
3
Kitamura
Museum
Kyoto City Subway
2
Eizan
Demachiyanagi Sta.
Demachiyanagi Sta.
Ginkakuji
Temple
Yoshida
Kurodani
Kyoto
Handicraft
Center
Heian Shrine
Sakyo-ku
Shinnnyu-do Honen-in
Temple
Tempple
Shishigatani-Sabie
Okazaki
Okazaki Park
Kano Shojuan
al
Kyoto Municipa
Eikando Temple
Museum of Art
Kyoto Int'l
Exhibition Hall
Zoological Garden
Kyoto City Z
The National Museum Murin-an
n
of Modern Art, Kyoto
Nanzenji Temple
Kyoto Int'l
munity House
Comm
Higashiyama
Sta.
Sanjo Sta.
age Sta.
Kea
Shishigatani
Shoren-in
Temple
Chion-in Templle
Shijo Sta.
Yasaka Shrine
Minamiza Theater
Shijo Sta.
Bishamon-do Temple
Gion Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater
(Gion Corner)
Kyoto City Subway
K
Kenninji Temple
Honkokuji Temple
Shinomiya
Rokuharamitsuji
Ninenzaka
Temple
Misasagi Sta.
Tanaka-juho
Sannenzaka
Gojo Sta.
Hyokando
Misasagi
Kiyomizu
Nishi-Otani Mausoleum
Gojo Sta.
Temple
Yamashina Sta.
Shosei-en Garden
Kyoto National
Shinomiya Sta.
Seikkanji Temple
Museum
Keihan Yamashina Sta.
Shichijo Sta.
Higashiiyama-ku
Chishaku-in
Temple
Sanjusangendo Temple
Keihan Line
Hokokuu Mausoleum
Main (Biwako Line)
JR Tokaido M
JR Kyoto
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Te m p l e s & Sh r i n e s
Chion-in Temple
Ginkaku-ji Temple
Map..............4-B
Map..................2-C
This temple was constructed on the
orders of the Priest Honen in 1175.
The temple's huge main Hoji hall can
seat three thousand people.
Among the temple's many interesting
sights are the Sanmon Gate, the biggest
in Japan, and a huge bronze bell.
Tel: (075) 531-2111
Open: 9:00-16:30 to enter the Hojo
(9:00-16:00 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥400 to enter the Hojo)
Eikan-do Temple
Map..............3-C
Formerly called Zenshoji Temple,
Eikando Temple houses a famous
standing statue of the Amida Nyorai.
The temple is one of Japan's most
famous for maple leaf viewing (midNovember). The temple's pagoda, set
up on the sloping hillside, offers
panoramic views of the city.
Tel: (075) 761-0007
Open: 9:00-17:00 (8:30-17:00 during Nov.)
Entry: ¥500 (¥1000 during Nov.)
Honen-in Temple
Map...............2-C
This temple was founded in 1680 to
honor the priest Honen.
This is a lovely, secluded temple with
carefully raked gardens set back in the
woods. The temple buildings include a
small gallery where frequent exhibitions featuring local and international
artists are held.
Tel: (075) 771-2420
Open: 7:00-16:00
Entry: free
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This temple is a UNESCO World
Heritage Site. Built in 1489, it served
as a retirement villa for the shogun
Ashikaga Yoshimasa. The garden features white sand waves and two unique
sand piles: the Kogetsudai, (Moon
Mound) and the Ginsaden (Sea of
Silver Sand), which were made to
reflect moonlight so as to enhance the
appreciation of the garden during
moonlit evenings.
Tel: (075) 771-5725
Open: 8:30-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from
Dec. to Mar.14)
Entry: ¥500
Kiyomizu Temple
Sanjusangen-do Temple
Map.................4-C
Map..........................5-B
A UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The main hall, famous for its spacious
outdoor cliff-like balcony, supported on
an intricate, several story high wooden
structure of pillars, is a designated
National Treasure. Kiyomizu means
pure water. Much of the large temple
area offers outstanding views of the city.
Tel: (075) 551-1234
Entry: ¥300
Open: 6:00-18:00 (to 18:30 in summer)
This temple is famous for its 1,001
wooden statues of the Goddess of
Mercy, which is known as the
Thousand-armed Buddha.
The same central hall also contains 28
magnificent spirit statues associated
with Kannon.
A special archery event, in which challengers try to hit a target placed 60
meters away, is held on January 15th.
Tel: (075) 525-0033
Entry: ¥600
Open: 8:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00, Nov.16-Mar.31)
Nanzen-ji Temple
Map.................3-C
Yasaka Shrine
Map...........4-B
Heian Shrine
Map........3-B
This shrine was constructed in 1895 in
commemoration of Kyoto's 1,100 year
anniversary. It is a 5/8 scale reconstruction of the original Imperial
Palace, built when Kyoto was founded
in 794. The Jidai Festival is held annually by the shrine on the 22nd of
October.
Tel: (075) 761-0221
Open: 8:30-17:30 for Shin-en garden
(8:30-17:30 from March 1-14, 8:3017:00 from Sep. to Oct., and 8:3016:30 from Nov. to Feb.)
Entry: free (¥600 to enter the Shin-en garden)
This temple originally served as a
detached temple for Emperor
Kameyama, who then converted it to a
Zen temple. It is famous for its Kano
school sliding door paintings (of a tiger
drinking water).
Tel: (075) 771-0365
Open: 8:30-17:00 for the Hojo Hall
and Sanmon Gate (8:30-16:30 from Dec. to
Feb.)
Entry: free (¥400 for the Hojo, ¥300
for the Sanmon)
The origin of this shrine is not certain.
However, the main hall of the shrine is
credited with halting a major epidemic
that had spread throughout the capital
in 877. This shrine is an extremely
popular destination to pray for the prevention of disease and illness.
The shrine's magnificent vermilion gate
is an Important National Cultural asset.
The Gion Festival, held here in July, is
known as one of Japan's three main
festivals.
Tel: (075) 561-6155
Entry: free
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Gion area
Si g h t s e e i n g
Kyoto National Museum
Map..........................5-B
This red brick museum was built in
1895. It is a designated Important
Cultural Asset. Its extensive collection
is focused on ancient Oriental art and
antiques from both China and Japan.
The garden, featuring a fountain and
many statues, is a beautiful place to relax.
Tel: (075) 541-1151
Open: 9:00-16:30, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥420 for permanent exhibits
Map....4-B
such as Kyoto dolls, fans, pottery and
porcelain, dyed and woven crafts and
damascene. The center also functions
as a popular tax free shop for foreign
tourists. Tourists can also, through
hands-on experience, learn to about
making cloisonne, wood block prints,
and dolls.
Tel: 075-761-5080
Open:10:00-18:00 (closed during the
New Year holidays)
Gion Kobu kaburenjo
Miyako Odori
Map..........4-B
Map...........................2-B
This center was jointly establised by
Kyoto’s traditional handcraft manufacturers. The center sells traditional crafts
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Hyokan-do Kyo-shikki
Map.............................................4-B
Factory of "Kyo-Shikki"(Kyo style lacquer).
Experience making lacquer ware especially for "Hi-Gashi" (a type of dry
Japanese candy).
Tel: (075) 561-6377
Fax: (075) 531-6987
Open: 8:30-18:00 (Experience course
every third Friday from 14:00)
Entry: ¥5000
Minami-za Theater (Kabuki)
Kyoto Handicraft Center
Experience Courses
(Lacquer and dry Japanese candy)
Map.................................4-B
Minami-za is the oldest theater in
Japan. Every December kabuki actors
gather from the east and west sides of
Japan to perform.
Tel: (075) 561-1155
Fax: (075) 531-6222
Open: Depends on program
Entry: Depends on program
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This extensive area is bordered by
Yasaka Shrine to the east, Keninji
Temple to the south, the Kamogawa
river to the west and Shinbashi Street
to the north. It is Kyoto's most famous
and popular entertainment district, full
of first-class Japanese restaurants, bars
and clubs. This well-preserved Edo-period area, centered around Shinbashi Street,
is famous for its refined scenery, teahouses,
and the appearance of Geiko and Maiko
walking serenely to and from work.
This dance is performed by Geiko and
Maiko of Gion from April 1st to 30th.
This dance was created to pray for the
prosperity of Kyoto after the capital of
Japan was moved from Kyoto to
Tokyo. Since then, the dance has
become an annual event.
Tel: (075)561-1115
Open: April 1 to 30, 12:30, 14:00,
15:30, and 16:50
Entry: from ¥1900 to ¥4300
Map.................................3-B
Built in 1928, this museum is housed
in an imposing, very large westernstyle brick building. The museum regularly holds special exhibits of modern
and contemporary art by domestic and
international artists. The museum collection consists of about 1,400 works
of modern Japanese art.
Tel: (075) 771-4107
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays
Entry: ¥360 for permanent exhibitions
Tanaka Juho (glazing)
Kyoto Pottery
Map..........4-B
Factory of "Kyo-Yaki". Experience
making pottery and paintings on cups
and wall hangings. Plan to stay 2
hours. Finished works will be sent to
you within one month (shipping fee
extra). Class capacity is 5 to 230 people.
Tel: (075) 525-1078
Open: By appointment only
Entry: ¥3000
Shishigatani SABIE
Map...................2-C
Kennin-ji Temple
(Buddhist Meditation, Zazen)
Map..................................4-B
Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art
Open: Second Sunday - April to
September - from 8:00, Second Sunday
- Oct. to Mar. from 9
Individuals - every 2nd Sunday. From
April till September - 8:00 to 10:00.
From October till March - 9:00 to
11:00. *Closed in August. Tea service
provided. Memberships provided.
(For those who want to continue, 3,000
yen per year)
Large groups - Sessions by request.
May need to pay 500 yen, depending
on the size of the group.
*Maximum capacity - 200 people.
*No parking fee for members.
Tel. (075) 561-0190
Chanoyu Friday - Shishigatani Sabie
offers a special lecture and tea presentation in English by a native-speaking
Tea teacher. Groups (up to twenty at a
time) especially welcome.
Tel: (075) 762-3425
Fax: (075) 762-3426
Open: Every Friday from 10:00-Noon
( May extend hour by appointment.)
Entry: ¥2000
Kano Shoju-an (Teahouse)
Map..............................3-C
This pleasant teahouse offers a casual
bowl of tea.
Tel: (075) 751-1077
Fax: (075) 751-1078
Open: 10:00-16:30, closed Wednesday
Entry: ¥1000
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Northern Kyoto
A
C
B
D
Jakko-in
Temple
Jikko-in Temple
Kibune Shrine
Kurama
Temple
1
E
Ohara
Cable
Kuramayama C
Yuki Shrine
Hosen-in Temple
Shorin-in
Temple
Sanzen-in Temple
Kurama Sta.
Kurama
Kibuneguchi Sta.
2
Ninose Sta.
The Kawashima
Textile Museum
Ichihara Sta.
Eizan Line
3
Jisso-in
Temple
Nikenjaya Sta.
Yase
wakura
Iw
Kita-ku
Kyoto Seika
University Sta.
Entsuji
mae Sta.
Hachiman-m
Temple Kokusaikaikan
4
Kamigamo
Ichiyo-in
Temple
Genko-an
Temple
Kamigamo
Shrine
Murasakino
Kinkakuji
Temple
22
Ota Shrine
Sta.
Kyoto Int'l
Conference Hall
Daitokuji
Temple
Kamitakano
Rengeji
Temple
Cable
Yaseyuen Sta.
Keifuku Cable
Yase-yuen Sta. Hiei
Sta.
Takaragaike Sta.
Myoenji
M
Temple
T
Matsugasaki
Shimogamo
Enryakuji
Temple
Miyake
Hachiman
Shrine
Miyake Hachiman Sta.
Takaragaike Parkk
Kitayama
Sta.
Sta.
Garden
of
Fine
Art,
Kyoto
Koetsuji
ary
Kyoto Prefectural Libra
Temple
Kyoto City Subway
Kyoto Concert Hall
Imamiya
Kyoto Botanical Garden
Shrine
Ichijoji Sta.
Kitaoji Sta.
Takagamine
5
Kino Sta.
Iwakkura Sta.
Hieizan
Ropeway
Hiei-Sancho
Sta.
Shugakuin
Sekizanzen-in
Temple
Shugakuin
Imperial Villa
Shugaku-in
Manshu-in
Sta.
Temple
Eizan Kurama Line
Shisen-do
Temple
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Si g h t s e e i n g
Te m p l e s a n d Sh r i n e s
Daitoku-ji Temple
Map..............5-A
This temple was completed in 1319.
It is regarded as one of the most
important Zen temples in Japan.
The Daigaran building, a designated
National Treasure, and other Important
Cultural Assets were donated to the
temple by numerous important feudal
lords. Advanced permission is needed
to visit many of the temples in the
compound.
Tel: (075) 491-0019
Entry: free (¥400 for Daisenin, ¥350 for
Ryugen-in, ¥300 for Zuiho-in, ¥400 for Koryu-in
power as a threat to his aims to unify the
nation and he destroyed most of the
buildings, along with the monks inside.
Today only three pagodas and 120 minor
temples remain. The complex is divided
into three sections - Toto, Siato and
Yokawa.
Tel: (0775) 78-0001
Open: April to Nov. 8:30-16:30,
the rest of the year 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥400 for Toto
http://www.hieizan.or.jp/enryakuji/
Map.................1-E
Map..............1-B
Hiei-zan Enryaku-ji Temple
Map...............................4-E
The first full-scale public botanical
garden in Japan, the Kyoto Botanical
Garden is home to 120,000 plants
(12,000 species) planted over a generous 240,000-square meter area.
Tel: (075) 701-0141
Fax: (075) 701-0142
Open: 9:00-17:00, closed Dec. 28-Jan. 4
Entry: ¥200
Map..........................4-C
This temple belongs to the Tendai sect
of Buddhism. It was built in 1118.
The temple's main statue of an Amida
Nyorai (made of wood) and its statues
of the Ryowaki samurai are designated
Important National Cultural Properties.
The garden, covered with moss and
surrounded by old cedar trees, is very
beautiful. In the rainy season, about
3,000 hydrangea bushes add a magnificent explosion of color at the back of
the temple gardens.
Tel: (075) 744-2531
Open: 8:30-16:30 (8:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥550
Map...............1-D
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facility has hosted over 1000 international conferences including the United
Nations Convention on Climate
Change in 1997. The state-of-the-art
KICH complex, surrounded by wooded
foothills and overlooking Takaragaike
Pond, contains a 2000-person capacity
hall as well as over 70 additional meeting and exhibition rooms.
Tel: (075) 705-1234
Shugakuin Imperial Villa
Kyoto International
Conference Hall (KICH)
Jakko-in Temple
Enryaku-ji was founded in 788 by
Saicho, also known as Dengyo-daishi, the
priest who established the Tenzai school.
This school did not receive imperial
recognition until 1823, after Saicho's
death. But from the 8th century the temple grew in power; at its height it possessed some 3000 buildings and an army
of thousands of sohei, or warrior monks.
In 1571, Oda Nobunaga saw the temple's
Map.................................5-B
Map...........................5-D
Sanzen-in Temple
Kurama Temple
This mountain-top temple was built in
770, to pray for the safety of the capital.
A special exhibition hall in the compound features an interesting series of
exhibits on the flora and fauna of the
area, which is also well known for its
excellent cedar-root-covered walking
trail (leading to Kibune).
Tel: (075) 741-2003
Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-17:00 from June to
Aug., 9:00-16:00 to enter the Reiho-den)
Entry: ¥200, plus another ¥200 to enter
the Reiho-den
The Kyoto Botanical Garden
This temple, one of Kyoto’s oldest, is
said to have been built by Prince
Shotoku in 594. Though the street
leading up to the temple is crowded
with people and tea shops, the temple
is very quiet. The temple is very popular for maple leaves in autumn.
Tel: (075) 744-2545
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec., to Feb.,)
Entry: ¥500
Built as the country's first national convention center in 1966, this comprehensive convention and exhibition
This villa was constructed by Emperor
Gomizunoo, and served as his retirement palace from 1655 to 1659.
The villa encloses an area of 540,000
square meters and three large gardens,
making it perhaps the largest private
compound in Kyoto. The upper tea
garden is regarded as one of the most
beautiful in Japan. Outstanding views
of Mt. Kurama and Mt. Atago can be
enjoyed here. Advance reservations
are required through the Imperial
Household Agency.
Tel: (075) 211-1215 (Kyoto office of
the Imperial Household Agency)
Experience Courses
Ichiyo-in Temple
(Zen Meditation)
Map........4-A
This temple offers a day-long Zen
experience with lecture.
Tel: (075) 491-7571
Fax: (075) 495-4114
Open: Every 3rd Sunday 8:00 - 16:00,
Closed August.
Entry: ¥2000
Maximum capacity - 15 people.
Koryu Shotokai
(Flower Arrangement)
Map.....5-C
This flower arrangement class is available in English and German.
Tel: (075) 791-0024
Open: Every Wednesday 13:00-22:00
Fee: Free for foreigners, but you must
pay for your own materials.
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Western Kyoto
A
B
C
D
E
Kamigamo Shrine
Kozanji Temple
1
Ota Shrine
Saimyoji Temple
Takao
Kamigamo
Takagamine
Jingoji Temple
Koetsuji-Temple
Ukyo-ku
Shozan Dyeing and Weaving Gallery
Kitaoji Sta.
Kyoto Prefectural
Insho-Domoto Museum Daisen-in Temple
of Fine Arts
Kinkakuji Temple
Ryoanji
Ryoanji Temple
Utano
Town Preservation Center
Daikakuji Temple
Ninnaji Temple
Takaoguchi Sta.
Adashino
Nenbutsuji Temple
3
Daitokuji Temple
Kinugasa
2
Sagano
Narutaki Sta.
Kyoto City Subway
Imamiya Shrine
Murasakino
Kuramaguchi Sta.
Toji-in Temple
Senbon Shakado
Nishijin
Kitano
Ryoanjimichi Sta. Toji-in Sta.
Kamigory
Shrine
Myorenji
Temple
Kitano
Imadegawa Sta.
Tenmangu Shrine
Kawahito Hands
Myoshinji Sta. kitanohakubaicho Sta.
Omuro Sta.
Kyoto
Imperial
Palace
Myoshinji Temple
Taishogun
Romantic Train Saga Sta. (Torokko)
Saga-Arashiyama
Omuro
Sta.
Tokiwa Sta. Keifuku Kitano Line
Tenryuji
JR Saga Line
Uzumasa Sta.
Temple
Hanazono Sta.
Marutamachi Sta.
DaihikakuTemple
Toei Uzumasa Movie Land
Romantic Train
Saga
Nijo Castle
Koryuji Temple
Uzumasa
Arashiyama Sta.
Ekimae Sta. Arisugawa
Karasuma
Kyoto Uzumasa
Nijomae Sta. Oike Sta.
Nijo Sta.
Sta.
Craft Center
Uzumasa Sta.
Keifuku Arashiyama Sta.
Keifuku Arashiyama Line
Horinji Temple
Kurumazaki Sta. Kaikonoyashiro
The Museum of Kyoto
Sanjoguchi Sta.
Sta.
Hankyu-Arashiyama Sta.
Rokuoin Sta.
Katabiranotsuji Sta.
Rokkaku-do
Yamanouchi Sta.
Arashiyama
Omiya Sta. Temple
Hankyu-Sai-in Sta.
Umezu
Shijo Sta.
Sai-in Sta.
Matsuo Sta.
Karasuma Sta.
Mibu Temple
Hankyu Kyoto Line
Matsuo Shrine
Shijo-Omiya Sta.
Mibu
Hankyu Arashiyama Line
Tanbaguchi Sta.
Gojo Sta.
Jojakkoji Temple
4
Nakagyo-ku
Kegonji Temple
5
Saihoji Temple
Jizo-in Temple
Nishikyogoku Sta.
Ike Taiga Museum
Kami-Katsura Sta.
Katsura
Matsuo
Shimogyo-ku
Nishikyogoku
Katsura
Imperial Villa
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Kyoto Yuzen Cultural Hall
Higashi-Honganji
Temple
Nishi-Honganji Shosei-en
Temple
Garden
JR Kyoto
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Myoshin-ji Temple
Te m p l e s a n d Sh r i n e s
Kinkaku-ji Temple
(Golden Pavilion)
Map.................3-D
Ninna-ji Temple
Map..............2-C
Map..................2-D
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji
was built in 1397 by Shogun Ashikaga
Yoshimitsu as his retirement villa.
The gardens are designated as a special
national historic and scenic site.
The "Yuka-tei" tea house, located in the
garden, is famous for its staggered shelves
made of bush clover wood, and its Nanten
alcove pillar.
Tel: (075) 461-0013
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: ¥400
Daikaku-ji Temple
Map.................3-B
Ninnaji was built in 888 and is the
head temple of the Omuro branch of
the Shingon school. Originally there
were more than 60 structures; the present temple buildings, including a five-story
pagoda, date from the 17th century.
The extensive grounds contain a peculiar
grove of short-trunk, multi-petal cherry
trees called Omuro-no-Sakura, which draw
large crowds in April.
Myoshinji Temple, a vast complex dating to 1342, belongs to the Rinzai
school. There are 47 subtemples, but
only a few are open to the public.
From the north gate, follow the broad
stone avenue flanked by rows of temples to the southern part of the complex. The ceiling of the hatto (lecture
hall) features Tanyu Kano's unnerving
painting Unryuzu (Dragon Glaring in
Eight Directions).
Tel: (075) 461-5226
Open: 9:10-15:40, closed for one hour at lunch
Entry: ¥400
Ryoan-ji Temple
Tenryu-ji Temple
Map...............3-B
Designated as a UNESCO World
Heritage Site, Tenryuji Temple was
established by Shogun Ashikaga
Takauji in 1339 as a Zen temple.
The garden, designated as Japan's first
special national historic site, blends the
elegance of an imperial court garden
with that of classic Zen garden design,
and borrows the Kameyama and
Arashiyama mountains as a magnificent backdrop.
Tel: (075) 881-1235
Open: 8:30-17:30 (8:30-17:00 from
Dec. to Mar.)
Entry: ¥600 including entry to the
main hall, ¥500 for the garden only)
Map..............2-D
Kozan-ji Temple
Map...............1-B
Tel: (075) 461-1155
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥400
Saiho-ji Temple
Map.............5-B
This temple was built in the 9th century as a residence for Emperor Saga,
who converted it into a temple.
The present buildings date from the
16th century, but are still palatial in
style with some impressive paintings.
The large Osawa-no-ike Pond was
once used by the emperor for boating,
and is a popular spot for viewing the
harvest moon.
Tel: (075) 871-0071
Open: 9:00-16:30
Entry: ¥500
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A UNESCO World Heritage Site,
Saihoji (the Moss Temple) was converted into a Zen temple in 1339.
In all, 120 species of moss cover the
gardens. Entry fees to the garden must
be paid in advance with a reply postal
card (inquire at the Kyoto JNTO Tourist
Information Center for details).
Tel: (075) 391-3631
Entry: ¥3000 minimum donation
(no fixed charge)
This temple belongs to the Rinzai
School and was founded in 1450.
The main attraction is the garden
arranged in the karesansui style.
An oblong of sand with an austere collection of 15 carefully placed rocks,
apparently adrift in a sea of sand, is
enclosed by an earthen wall.
The designer, who remains unknown,
provided no explanation. It is Japan's
most famous hira-niwa (a flat garden
void of hills or ponds), and reveals the
stunning simplicity and harmony of the
principles of Zen meditation.
The viewing platform for the garden
can become packed solid, but the other
parts of the temple grounds are also
interesting and less of a target for the
crowds.
Tel: (075) 463-2216
Open: 8:00-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from
Dec. to Feb.)
Entry: ¥400
A UNESCO world Heritage Site,
Kozanji temple was built in 774.
Among its ten thousand artworks are
seven national Treasures and 1500
Important Cultural Assets. The world’s
oldest tea farm is located within the
temple grounds.
Tel: (074) 861-4204
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: free(¥300 in autumn only, ¥600
for entry to the Sekisui-in sub-tenple)
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Si g h t s e e i n g
Romantic Train
(Sagano Scenic Railway)
Map..........................3-B
Experience Courses
Katsura Imperial Villa
Map........................5-C
Construction of this world-famous
Kyoto Yuzen Cultural Hall
(Kyoto Yuzen Bunka Kaikan)
(dyeing)
Shozan Dyeing and Weaving
Gallery
Map..1-D
Map..5-D
This tourist train offers visitors an
excellent chance to appreciate the stunning natural scenery along the
Hozugawa River gorge, renowned for
its cherry blossoms, the glowing green
of its new leaves, and its autumn colors. Many people choose to return by
boat from Kameoka: an exciting riverrapid experience.
*Please see schedule
(Kameoka City p.42 ) for further details.
architectural and garden masterpiece
began in 1620. Its 56,000-square
meter area is landscaped with a series
of superbly designed gardens in which
a number of simple, yet elegant halls
and tea houses are located. Entry to
the garden must be arranged in
advance through the Kyoto Office of
the Imperial Household Agency.
Tel: (075) 211-1215 (Kyoto Office of
the Imperial Household Agency)
Toei Uzumasa Movie Land
Arashiyama/Sagano
Map..............................3-C
Map............3-B, 4-B
Movie and performance of silk dyeing
process. Dyeing class in which participants make floral patterned handkerchiefs is available. Observation takes
about 40 to 50 minutes. Maximum
capacity - approximately 200 people.
(For class, 180 people)
Tel: (075) 311-0025
Fax: (075) 311-0305
Open: 9:00 to 17:00 Closed Sunday
(If a national holiday is on a Sunday,
then Monday)
Fee: •Entrance - Adult ¥350
High school and college student ¥300
Elementary and junior high student
¥200
•Experience course - ¥450 or ¥800
Observe dyeing gallery / Kyoei-Yuzen
pattern dyeing, design and manufacturing of Obi. You can try your hand at
pattern dyeing a handkerchief.
Items are on display and for sale.
Garden and restaurant.
Tel: (075) 491-5101
Open: 9:00-17:00
(Craft house - from 9:00-18:00)
Entry: Entrance ¥480 to enter the garden
¥1000-¥1500 for carf experience
www.from.co.jp/shozan/
Kawahito Hands (Inlaid work)
Map...................................3-D
Kyoto Uzumasa Craft Center
Map..................................3-C
A view of the river, mountains and
bridge interwoven with one another is no
less beautiful than a black-and-white
drawing by a master painter. Tucked into
the western hills of Kyoto, Arashiyama
and Sagano are both worth visiting if
you feel like strolling in pleasant natural
surroundings and visiting temples tucked
inside bamboo groves. This scenic and
historic spot makes a nice full-day
excursion and is good for an overnight in
a traditional inn.
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This Japanese movie theme park features various types of open-air sets
used in samurai movies. Some of the
studios are still producing films.
Other attractions include a cinema culture hall featuring exhibits related to
the history of Japanese movies and
filmmaking. Visitors can also try on
and be photographed in all kinds of traditional costumes.
Tel: (075) 864-7716
Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:30-16:00 from
Dec. to Feb.) closed Dec. 21 to 31.
Entry: ¥2200
http://www.toei.co.jp/eigamura/
You can try pottery sculpting
(Tebineri), Plant dyeing, and Yuzen
dyeing at Uzumasa Craft Center. Need
reservation one day in advance.
Tel: (075) 864-1188
Open: 10:00-18:00
Fee: from ¥5,000
www.kyoto.2aq.ne.jp/
Performance of Zogan (Inlaid work),
exhibition of collected materials and
sales of Zogan.
Observation lasts 30 min.
Tel: (075) 461-2773
Open: 9:00-17:00 closed Third
Saturday amd Sunday national holidays
Fee: free
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Southern Kyoto
A
B
C
Shinkansen
Sennyuji
Kujo Sta.
Sennyuji Teemple
Tofukuji Temple
Higashikujo
1
E
Tofukuji Sta.
Toji Sta.
Toji Temple
D
Jujo Sta.
Tobakaido Sta.
Yamashina-ku
Nagitsuji Sta.
Jujo Sta.
Fushimi Inari
Sta.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Oishi Shrine
Iwaya Temple
Kyoto City Subway
Inari Sta.
2
Fukakusa
Sta.
Kuinabashi Sta.
Kamitobaguchi
Sta.
Kanshuji
Sekihoji Temple
Hotoji Temple
Ono Sta.
Kanshuji
Temple
Fukakusaa
Fujinomori Sta.
Meishin Exppressway
Takeda Sta.
Daigo Sanpo-inTemple
Kintetsu Kyoto Line
3
Daigo Sta.
Fujinomori
Shrine
Sumizome
Sta.
Kyoto Trade
Fair Center
Zuishin-in
Temple
Daigoji Temple
Fujinomori Sta.
Keihan Main Line
Fushimi Sta.
Fushim
mi-ku
Daigo
JR Nara Line
4
Tanbabashi Sta.
Gokonomiya
Shrine
Fushimi
Sake warehouses
in Fushimi
5
Chushojima Sta.
Fushimi-Momoyyama
Castle
Fushim
mi-Momoyama
Imperiaal Mausoleum
Momoyama Sta.
Momoyama
Goryo-mae
Sta.
Kangetsukyo Sta.
Rokujizo Sta.
Hokaiji Temple
Rokujizo Sta.
Momooyama
Minam
miguchi
Sta.
Kowata Sta.
Kohata Sta.
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Sennyu-ji Temple
Te m p l e s & Sh r i n e s
Map.................1-C
Fushimi Inari Shrine
Tofuku-ji Temple
Map.....................2-B
Map................1-B
is said to be carved by a Chinese
emperor, in the image of his wife, the
empress.
Tel: (075) 561-1551
Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-16:00, Dec. to
Feb.)
Entry: ¥300
Zuishin-in Temple
Map.................2-E
The head shrine of more than 30,000
shrines throughout Japan, Fushimi
Inari Shrine is one of the oldest in
Kyoto. Enshrining the god of good
harvests and good business, the shrine
is crowded with people during the New
Year and on the first day of each month.
Tel: (075) 641-7331
Entry: free
Daigo-ji Temple
Kansyu-ji Temple
Map..............3-E
Map................2-D
Built in 874 and designated as a
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage
Site, Daigoji Temple houses a number
of National Treasures and Important
Properties, including a five-story
pagoda, the oldest wooden building in
Kyoto Prefecture. The temple is one
of the most famous in the area for
cherry blossom viewing.
Tel: (075) 571-0002
Open: 9:00-17:00 for the Sanpo-in
(9:00-16:00, Nov. to Feb.) Entry: free
(¥500 for Sanpo-in)
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Tofuku-ji temple was named after two
temples in Nara by combining the
character 'to' of Todaiji and 'fuku' of
Kofuku-ji. Tsuten stream commands a
fine view of autumnal leaves.
Tel: (075) 561-0087
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥300 to enter the Hojo Garden
This garden features a fine pond at its
center dotted with large and small
stones, which is famous for its water
lilies. In early summer lotuses, azaleas,
wisterias, and Japanese irises create
magnificent scenes around the entire
area.
Tel: (075) 571-0048
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥400
This temple, often called Midera
Temple because of its close relationship with the imperial family, was originally named Hourin-ji Temple.
A statue of the Kannon in the main hall
Zushin-in Temple contains a number of
famous artifacts, many things that once
belonged to the poetess, Ono Komachi.
The temple is also famous for its plum
blossoms. A dance dedicated to
Komachi is held here every year in late
March.
Tel: (075)571-0025
Open: 9:00-16:00
Entry: ¥300
Si g h t s e e i n g
Fushimi Momoyamajo Castle
Sake Warehouses in Fushimi
Map.................................4-B
Map................................5-B
Toyotomi Hideyoshi's Fushimi-jo was
completely destroyed during the Battle
of Sekigahawa in 1600, then reconstructed by Tokugawa Ieyasu, but by
1623, it was abandoned.
The present buildings are all modern
replicas from the 1960s. Visitors traveling with children may fancy visiting
the on-site Castle Land amusement
park.
Tel: (075) 641-7331
Open: 9:30-17:00
Entry: ¥800
This row of sake warehouses covered
in wood at the bottom and plastered
white on the top is a beloved sight in
the sake brewing town of Fushimi.
Designated as one of Kyoto’s 100 scenic places, this view from the promenade along the river is exquisite.
In addition, the area also features such
attractions as the Teradaya Ryokan and
the Gekkeikan Okura Museun(all about
sake).
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Uji City
A
B
C
D
E
Kyoyaki-no-sato Sumiyama
Sumiyama Togei
1
Oubaku
Manpuku-ji Temple
Oubaku
Keihan Uji Line
Uji-nishi I.C.
2
Keiji bypass
Uji-higashi I.C.
Mimurodo-ji Temple
3
Kintetsu Kyoto Line
Mimurodo
Tomb of Uji-no wakiiratsuko
Keihan-uji
4
Hashi-dera Temple
Tail of Genji Museum
Ogura
Uji-bashi Bridge
Ujigami-jinja shrine
Uji
Ho-o-do
JR Nara Line
5
36
Byodo-in Temple
Kosho-ji Temple
Taiho-an
(Uji Municipal Tea Ceremony Room)
Uji City
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Si g h t s e e i n g
Uji City
Kyoyaki-no-Sato Sumiyama
U
ji is a small city south of Kyoto, historically rich in Heian-period culture. Uji can be reached by rail in about 40 minutes from Kyoto on
the Keihan Uji or JR Nara Lines.
Te m p l e s & Sh r i n e s
Byodo-in Temple
Manpuku-ji Temple
Map...............5-D
Map....................1-D
This temple was converted from a
Fujiwara villa into a Buddhist temple in
1052. The Phoenix Hall (Hoo-do), more
properly known as the Amida-do, was
built in 1053 and is the only original
building remaining. Phoenix was a popular mythical bird in China and was
revered by the Japanese as a protector of
Buddha. The architecture of the building resembles the shape of the bird, and
there are two bronze phoenixes perched
opposite each other on the roof.
The building was originally intended to
represent Amida's heavenly palace in the
Pure Land. This building is one of the
few extant examples of Heian-period
architecture, and its graceful lines make
you wish that far more had survived the
wars and fires which plagued Kyoto's
past. For a preview without the masses,
take a look at the 10 yen coin.
Tel: (0774) 21-2861
Open: 8:30-17:00 (Mar. to Nov.) and
9:00-16:00 the rest of the year.
Entry: ¥400
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Established in 1661 by the Chinese
priest Ingen, Manpuku-ji Temple is the
head temple of the Obaku school of Zen
Buddhism. Even today, the vast
precincts of the temple are occupied
by itinerant monks who practice the
strict ascetism called for by Buddhist
precepts. Planned on the east-west
layout characteristic of late Ming, early
Ch'ing temples, Manpuku-ji Temple is
imbued with an exotic Chinese atmosphere. The temple's sculptures, some of
which include images of Hotei, Rakan,
and Kannon, are famous for their realism, also typical of contemporary
Chinese sculptures. The treasure hall
contains about sixty thousand woodcuts
of Buddhist sutras, which are still used
for printing, today. In addition, the
temple serves a Chinese-style vegetarian cuisine, Fucha cuisine, which is
well-known for being both healthy
and beautiful in presentation.
Tel/Fax: (0774) 32-3900
Open: 9:00 to 4:30
Entry: ¥500
Map.................................1-E
Around 1968, numerous Kyo-yaki
(pottery) experts moved into Northern
Uji city. Now there are more than 50
professionals in Kyoyaki-no-sato. It is
fun to visit the workshop and observe
the experts at work.
Experience Courses
Sumiyama Togei (glazing)
Tale of Genji Museum
Map.............................1-E
Map...................................4-D
Study the process of making "KyoYaki" and "Kiyomizu-Yaki."
Experience painting. 10 separate pottery factories. Gift shop. Experience
class; after painting on unglazed pottery of tea cups, dishes, etc., you will
be sent your completed work after 20
days. About 30 min. is needed for
observation and about 30 min.
for experience class.
Tel. (0774) 32-5904
Open: 10:00~17:00
Entry: free
Experience Courses fee from ¥1000
The Taiho-an Teahouse (Uji)
Map................................5-D
Experience a real tea ceremony at an
affordable price. Located right next to
Uji Tourist Information Center.
Tel: (0774) 23-3334 (Uji Tourist
Information Center)
Open: 10:00-16:00 (Closed Dec. 21-Jan.14)
Fee: ¥500
Written by court lady Murasaki
Shikibu, The Tale of Genji is considered to be one of the world's finest
and earliest novels. The novel, which
follows the life of a fictitious prince
called Genji, is an invaluable diary of
court life in the Heian period.
Visitors to the Tale of Genji Museum
in Uji City can experience the world
of Genji through miniature reconstructions and pictures. The exhibits and
works in the museum library are
accessible to laymen and experts alike.
Tel: (0774) 28-0200
Open: 9:00 to 5:00, closed on Mondays
and New Year
*final admittance at 4:30
Entry: ¥500 Adults, ¥250 Children /
Group rates available.
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Tanba Area
A
B
Tojima Island
Japanese Ogre Museum
Amano-iwato-jinja Shrine
1
Maizuru Bay Maizuru Repatriation Memorial Hall
Aoba Sanroku Park
Maizuru Municipal Brick Museum
M
Matsuno-o-dera Temple
Maizurru-nishi I.C.
Kurotani Washi
(Japanese Paper) Museum
Fukuchiyama City
2
Komyo-ji Temple
Ayabe Hot Spring
Ayabe Fureai Farm
Sandan-ike Park Kisaichi Maruyama
Tumulus Park
Fukuchiyama Sta.
Ankoku-ji Temple
Ayabe I.C.
Kyoto Prefectural Chutan Cultural Hall
Hall of Astronomy "Pao"
Kannon-ji
Fukuchiyama
Temple Ayabe Sta. Gunze Museum
Castle Park
Fukuchiyama I.C.
Cotttage/Campsite "Woody Pal Wachi"
Ayabe City
History & Folk Museum
Village of Thatched Houses
Nagomi (Amenity Drive-in)
Miyama Town
Ono Dam Park
Chogen-ji
Temple Wachi S
Sta.
Miyama Museum of Thatched Houses
Obara-jinja
Shrine
Ubuya (Birthplace) in Obara
3
Fukui Prefecture
Maizuru City
Kyoto-jukan Expressway
(Ayabe Maizuru Road)
Onigawara Park
E
Mound of Princess Anju
Maizuru Sta.
Tower
Goro Sky T
Kongo-ji Temple
Nishi-Maizuru Sta.
Kodai-jinja Shrine
Toyouke-daijinja Shrine
Oe Town
D
C
Miwa Town
Maizuru Expressway
Shizushi Limestone
Cave Park
wn
Wachi Tow
Shitsumi-Hachimanngu
Shrine
Mizuho Town Tanba Wine House Tanba Town
Kyoto Prefectural
Tanba Recreation Park
Hiyoshi Sta.
C.
Tanba I.C
Greenland Mizuho
Kyoto Prefectural Seminar House
Hiyoshi Town
Koto-daki Falls
4
Yamaguni-jinja Shrin
Museum & Shop "Woody Keihoku"
Hyogo Prefecture
Sonobe I.C.
Ruin of Soonobe Castle
Sonobe Sta.
Kyoto Taishakuten Temple
Mongaku Fureai Park
Town
Sonobe T
Yagi Town
Kyoto Prefectural Rurikei Highland
Flower Garden
Rurikei Hot Spring, Kobushi-so Inn
5
Yagi Sta.
Yunohana Hot Spring
Kameoka Heights
Kyoto Recreation Center K
Kameoka I.C.
Kameoka City
Izumo-daijingu
Shrine
Arashiyama/
Takao Parkwa
Hozu River Rapids Boat
Embarkation Spot
Hiedano-jinja Shrine
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Tanba Manganese Museum
Keihoku Town
Kameoka
Sta.
Anao-ji
Temple
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Kameoka City /
Yunohana hot spring
Tanba Area
Map...................5-D
T
he Tanba area is located in the center of Kyoto prefecture. The
area is surrounded by approximately 2000-foot-high mountains.
The local residents enjoy their peaceful rural existence. The
Tanba area is famous for typical Japanese mountain vegetables.
Si g h t s e e i n g
Ayabe City/Kurotani washi
Kaikan (hand-made Japanese paper)
Kameoka City / Romantic Train
(Sagano Scenic Railway)
Map.................................2-B
Map.......................5-D
This hot spring is located in a quiet
peaceful mountain. In former times
warriors used the waters of the spring
for treatment, and in 1957 the city
redeveloped the area and made it
usable to the public. Around the hot
spring, there are numerous ryokans
which serve great seasonal food.
Foreign visitors are welcome at Shoen
So & Sumiyaki Houan. Please see the
hotel list under Kameoka City.
Ayabe City is an important point of
transportation for northern Kyoto prefecture. After the Meiji-Era, Ayabe
City developed a raw silk industry.
Ayabe was named after "Ayakinu"(Aya-silk) which was produced
during ancient times. The city uses
this gift from nature as its primary
industry. It has also inherited many
traditional industries such as silkworms, Ayabe-tea, and Kurotaniwashi(Japanese paper).
At the Kurotani washi Museum, with
its 800 years of tradition, study the creation process. (Large groups must
make an appointment.) Experience
making hand-made Japanese papers.
1st floor: gift shop. 2nd floor: displays
(tools, antiques, pictures showing the
creation process, etc.) About one hour
is needed to observe, and about 30
min. is needed for the class.
Tel: (0773) 44-0213
Open: 9:00-17:00
Entry: free / Experience class (Washi)
¥700 (Reservation required)
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Kyoto Prefecture, situated between a
3000-foot-high range of mountains.
The town is renowned for its village of
thatched roof houses. 311 thatched
roof houses still stand in the town.
Miyama- cho is also famous as a
Mecca of a mountain torrent.
The village itself has a suitable name,
"mi(beautiful) yama(mountain)
cho(town)". The peaceful rural
scenery and the thatched roofs produce
a friendly atmosphere.
Transportation:
Bus: From Kyoto, take JR Bus at JR
Kyoto station to "Shizuhara." It takes
2 and a half hours. Or, take Cho-ei
Bus at JR San-in line "Wachi station."
It takes 40 minutes to "Shizuhara."
Tel: (0771) 75-0310 (Miyama-cho
Visitor's Bureau)
Miyama Town /
A thatched roof village
General Information
Tel: (075) 861-7444
Open: Closed Dec. 30 to end of Feb.
and on Wed. March 1 to April 28, May
6 to July 20, Sep. 1 to Oct. 14, and
Dec. 1 to Dec. 29 but if Wed. is a
national holiday it is open.
Fee: ¥600 (one way) (reserved seats
only, please purchase at JR Midori no
Madoguchi)
Transportation: From JR San-in-line
Umahori Station 8 min. walk
Train schedule: From Kyoto
Arashiyama to Kameoka
Departures from Sagano station at 9:27
and 10:27
Departures from Arashiyama at 9:31
and 10:31; after this, hourly at 27min.
after the hour until 16:27
From Kameoka to Kyoto Arashiyama
Kameoka departure at 9:56; after this,
hourly at 56 min. after the hour until
16:56
Map............................3-E
Miyama-cho is located in the center of
Experience Courses
Kameoka City /
Hozu river boating
Map.................5-D
This boat ride from Kameoka City to
Kyoto Arashiyama (a 16-kilometer, 10mile stream) takes about 2 hours.
Dating back to 1606, the river was
used as an industrial channel for send-
ing charcoal to the old capital of
Kyoto. Nowadays the river is famous
for the best river boating in Japan.
Because both sides of the banks fall into
a shape resembling the letter “V”, and
because the slope of the river bottom is
very steep, the boating is an adventure.
You can also enjoy the beauty of the four
seasons.
Tel: (0771) 22-5846
Hours of operation and time schedule:
Mar.10-Nov.30 (9:00-15:30, 7 boat
departures/day), Dec.1-Mar.9 (10:0014:30, 5 boat departures/day), closed
New Year's holiday(typically from
Dec.30-Jan.3).
Fee: ¥3700
Transportation: From Kyoto city, take JR
Sanin-honsen to Kameoka Station, it
takes 30 min.
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Tango Area
A
B
C
D
E
Tango Matsushima
Tango Hot Spring
S
1
Kodai-no-sato (Ancient Village Museum)
Kotobik-hama Beach
B
(Squeaking san
Shizuka-Jinja Shrine
nd)
Tango Town Ikari Highlands Farm
Asamogawa Hot Spring
g
Urashima-jinja Shrine
Yuhigaura Hot Spring
Amino Town
Kuminohama
Silver House
2
Kumihama Bay
Tulip Garden
Tango Hamlet
H
Amino
Forest Park Swiss Village
Ine Town
Kizu Hot Spring
Kita-Kinki Tango
o Railway
Kumihama Hot Spring
Kabuto-yama Park
Yasak
ka Town
Funaya-no-sato Park
(Amenity Drive-in)
Monument of Lady Gracia
Kumihama
Mineyama
a
Konpira-jinja Shrine
Kumihama Town
Mineyama Town
Ine Hot Spring
Ine-no-funaya (Boat houses)
Family Holiday village
Highland Seya-no-sato
Prefectural Tango
Cultural Hall
Omiy
ya Town
House of Komachi
Iwataki Town
3
Nariaiji Temple
Kyoto Prefectural Tango
Regional Museum
Kasamatsu Park
Omiya Komachi
Hot Sprin
ng
Prefectural Marine
Miyazu
Bay
Youth Center (Marinepia)
Kur hause (spa)
Amanohashidate
Iwataki
Amanohashidate
Miyazu Hagoromo Hot Spring
Nodagawa Town
Miyazu Power Plant &
Amanohashidate
Energy Research Center
Viewland
(Tango Watch-kan/Sea-life Center)
Nodagawa Forest Park
Nodagaw
wa Youth Center
Kunda Bay
4
Kaya Town Tumulus Park
k Kanabiki-no-taki Falls
Miyazu City
Kaya Town
Kaya Steam Locomotive Park
Tango
Miyazu
Kaya Crafft Village
Kaya Town of Silk
(Amenity Drive-in)
Kita-Kinki Tango Railway
Japanese Ogre Museum
5
Yura River
Kyoto Prefectural
Island for Youth
Maizuru Bay
Mound of Princess Anju
Goro Sky Tower
Amano-Iwato-jinja Shrine
Kodai-jinja shrine
44
Yurahama Hot Spring
Public Lodging,
Tango Yura-so Inn
Higashi-Maizuru
45
Mikamike Residence
Tango Area
Map....................4-D
T
he Tango Area, located at the northern tip of Kyoto Prefecture, consists of a peninsula that juts out into the sea of Japan. The Tango Area
is famed for its unspoiled natural; beauty and warm hearted residents.
Four seasons of Tango
Spring: Amanohashidate looks as though it is floating in the sea of spring. You
can enjoy driving along the coastline of Tango Peninsula, appreciating the smell of
spring’s new leaves.
Summer: Swimming and camping can be enjoyed everywhere along the coastline
of Tango Peninsula, with quiet water and fine white sands. Along the Tango
Peninsula there are many beautiful beaches ideally suited for swimming, with blue
water, white sand and green pine trees.
Autumn: Visitors are impressed at the sight of mountains ablaze with the crimson
leaves of autumn. Hiking and picnics can be best enjoyed in this season.
Winter: The rough water of the Sea of Japan, deep snow in Tango Peninsula, delicacies of winter (such as crabs and yellowtails), and local sake all attract visitors
to Tango Peninsula in winter.
Si g h t s e e i n g
Miyazu City / Amanohashidate
Map................................3-D
Ine Town /
Fisherman's houses in Ine
Map.............................2-E
The Mikamike were Edo period
motoyui (paper cords for tying top
knots) magnates with connections to
the government and finances of the
castle town of Miyazu. The family
also had holdings in the sake brewing
industry, the cargo boat trade, and the
wholesale thread business.
Purchased by Miyazu City in 1996,
the Mikamike Residence was restored
and opened to the public in April of
2000. Each wing of the residence is
laid with high quality tatami and pro-
vided with a tokonoma alcove, side
alcoves, and a reading bay.
Gold dust sprinkled on alcove walls,
exquisite openwork woodcarvings of
carp above sliding doors, and other
such luxurious design elements recall
the prosperity of the prominent
Mikamike merchant family of Miyazu's
bygone days as a castle town. The
surrounding gardens have been designated Kyoto prefectural scenic spots.
Tel/Fax: (0772) 22-7529
Open: 9:00 to 5:00, closed Dec 29 - Jan 3
*final admittance at 4:30
Entry: ¥250 / Group rates available.
Ho t Sp r i n g s
Iwataki Town / Kurhaus Iwataki
Map.......................................3-C
This is a new type of hot spring with a fitness facility. Here you can enjoy a hot
bath, get some exercise, and achieve a perfect state of relaxation. There is no
hotel available inside this house, but there are hotels nearby.
Tel: (0772) 46-3500
Open: 10:00-21:00
Entry: ¥1500 (Hot spring only: ¥500)
Experience Courses
Experience Courses
Omiya Town/Omiya fureai Textile (pottery, glazing, dyeing)
Map.......................................................................3-C
Amanohashidate has long been regarded as one of the three most scenic
places in Japan. The name, meaning
"Bridge of Heaven," comes from the
Japanese legend that the god Izanagino-Mikoto and the goddess Izanamino-Mikoto crossed the bridge coming
down from heaven to visit Konomiya
Shrine in Fuchu. The scenic sandbar
resting in the Sea of Japan is a fine
example of Nature's art. Its mysterious
beauty and white sand with green pine
trees make Amanohashidate a truly
unique scenic spot. In December 1999,
a hot spring area was founded near
Amanohashidate, allowing visitors to
enjoy a relaxing soak after their visit.
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Tel: (0772) 64-5558
Fax: (0772) 64-5559
Open: 8:30-17:00
Activities and Fee: Experience course (Pottery, Tebineri-twisting clay by hand) ¥700 - ¥1000 /E-tsuke (glazing) (teacup, ash tray, dish) - from ¥400 /Use equipment and facilities only ¥200 per day/Dyeing exercise - handkerchief ¥500-¥700 /
Equipment and facility use only (bring your own cloth) ¥500/half day
*Discount is available for groups of 15 people or more.
Kaya Town / Kaya Kogeino-sato (all kinds of craft work)
Map.............................................................................4-C
There are about 230 very rare fishermen's' houses in Ine bay. Fishermen
use the first floor for a harbor and the
second floor for living space. Some
people use the second floor as a budget
inn (Minshuku). This is the oldest harbor in Kyoto prefecture. You can
enjoy all kinds of fish. A sightseeing
boat goes around Ine bay, and you can
see fishermen's' houses from the sea.
Tel: (0772) 32-0009
Open: Mar.1-Dec.31
Fee: ¥650
A craft artist studio village, organized by 15 villagers. Experience making glass
crafts, metal carving, woodwork, wood block prints, paintings and more.
Tel: (0772) 43-2119
Open: Depends on studio
Entry: Depends on studio
http://www2.nkansai.ne.jp/kaya
Kaya Town / Yume-ori Kobo (all kinds of dyeing, glazing)
Map.............................................................................4-C
Located in Kaya Kogeino-Sato: Try plant and tree dyeing, Japanese wisteria dyeing, making hand-made Japanese paper, and glazing.
Tel: (0772) 43-2119
Open: Saturdays, Sundays and national holidays only
Entry: Experience course(plant and tree dyeing) from ¥3500
Hand-made Japanese paper (washi) - from ¥3500 / Glazing from ¥4500
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ACCOMMODATION
CENTRAL AREA
W=Western J=Japanese * meal included
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Style Single
Twin
Map
Ryokan Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Fee
ANA Hotel Kyoto
075-231-1155
075-231-5333
W
¥11,000~
¥19,000~
3-C
Ryokan Kohro
075-221-7807
075-221-7649
¥6,000~-
Ark Hotel Kyoto
075-812-1111
075-822-6201
W
¥8,000~
¥14,500~
3-C
Kaneiwarou Annex
075-351-5010
075-351-5881
¥18,000~
Hotel Alpha Kyto
075-241-2000
075-211-0533
W
¥8,500~
¥14,300~
3-D
Watazen
075-223-0111
075-211-1495
¥17,000~-
Map
3-C
*
4-C
3-C
Hothl Fujita Kyoto
075-222-1511
075-222-1515
W
¥9,800~
¥16,000~
3-D
Ryokan Daiya
075-371-3987
075-361-5555
¥4,000~
Hotel Gimmond Kyoto
075-221-4111
075-221-8250
W
¥8,300~
¥14,500~
3-C
Miwaya Ryokan
075-371-3483
075-371-3484
¥5,000~-
Comfort Inn Kyoto
075-341-2410
075-343-5335
W
¥5,800~
¥11,000~
4-C
Miyabi No Yado
075-221-1281
075-255-4949
¥24,000~
*
Hotel Granvia Kyoto
075-344-8888
075-344-4400
W
¥20,000~
5-C
Hatoya Zuihokaku
075-361-1231
075-343-3139
¥10,000~
*
5-C
Hotel Harvest Kyoto
075-251-1092
075-251-1239
W
¥10,000~
¥16,000~
2-C
Hiragiya Ryokan
075-221-1136
075-221-1139
¥30,000~
*
3-C
3-D
-
5-C
5-C
3-C
Hotel Keihan Kyoto
075-661-0321
075-661-0987 W
¥7,900 ~
¥14,500~
5-C
Ikumatsu
075-231-1234
075-255-6291
¥18,000~
*
Hotel New Hankyu Kyoto
075-343-5300
075-343-5324
W
¥12,000~
¥17,000~
5-C
Ryokan Nakahara
075-221-1257
075-221-1706
¥15,000~
*
3-C
Hotel New Kyoto
075-801-2111
075-801-4519
W
¥8,000~
¥16,000~
2-C
Hotel Sanoya
075-371-2185
075-371-3457
¥13,000~
*
3-C
4-D
Hotel Nikko Princess Kyoto 075-342-2111
075-342-2410
W
¥17,000~
¥27,000~
4-C
Shokaro
075-361-9271
075-351-0366
¥15,000~
*
Hotel Oaks Kyoto Shijo
075-371-0941
075-371-4222
W
¥8,250~
¥13,000~
3-C
Sumiya
075-221-2188
075-221-2267
¥30,000~
*
3-C
Hotel Palace-Side Kyoto
075-431-8171
075-414-2018
W
¥7,000~
¥10,000~
2-C
Tawaraya Ryokan
075-211-5566
075-221-2204
¥46,000~
*
3-C
Hotel Rich Kyoto
075-341-1131
075-351-1095
W
¥7,480~
¥12,000~
4-C
Tsuruki
075-361-9261
075-351-8420
¥18,000~
*
4-C
Kyoto Brighton Hotel
075-441-4411
075-431-2360
W
-
¥28,000~
2-C
Other Accomodation
Phone No.
Fax No.
Fee
Meal
MAP
3-C
Kyoto Century Hotel
075-351-0111
075-343-3721
W
¥10,000~
¥18,000~
5-C
Co-Op Inn Kyoto
075-256-6600
075-251-0120
¥7,600~
-
Kyoto City Hotel
075-431-7161
075-451-6220
W
¥6,500~
¥13,000~
1-C
Petit Hotel Pension Kyoto 075-431-5136
075-431-5139
¥7,000~
-
1-C
J
-
¥12,000~
Econo-Inn Kyoto
075-343-6660
075-343-6667
¥4,800~
-
4-C
Guest Inn Kyoto
075-341-1344
075-341-1344
¥2,500~
Tojian
075-691-7017
075-691-0304
¥2,000~
*
5-C
Kyoto Dai-Ni Tower Hotel
075-361-3261
Kyoto Dai-San Tower Hotel 075-343-3111
075-351-6281
075-343-2054
W
¥6,000~
¥12,000~
J
-
¥18,000~
W
¥6,000~
¥11,000~
J
-
¥20,000~
5-C
4-C
5-C
Kyoto Hotel
075-211-5111
075-254-2529
W
¥16,000~
¥25,000~
3-D
Kyoto Kokusai Hotel
075-222-1111
075-231-9381
W
¥9,000~
¥16,000~
3-C
EASTERN AREA
Kyoto Plaza Hotel
075-691-0100
075-691-8750 W
¥6,500
¥9,000~
5-C
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Kyoto Royal Hotel
075-223-1234
075-223-1702
W
¥10,500~
¥23,000~
3-D
Kyoto Gion Hotel
075-551-2111
075-551-2200 W
¥8,000~
Kyoto Tokyu Hotel
075-341-2411
075-341-2488
W
¥14,000~
¥24,000~
4-C
Kyoto Park Hotel
075-525-3111
075-533-1101 W
¥10,000~ ¥17,500~ 5-B
Kyoto Tower Hotel
075-361-3211
075-343-5645
W
¥7,500~
¥13,500~
5-C
Miyako Hotel
075-771-7111
075-751-2490 W
¥15,000~ ¥19,000~ 3-C
J
-
¥23,000~
Kyoto Traveler’s Inn
075-771-0225 075-771-0226 W
¥5,500~
¥10,000~ 3-B
J
¥5,500~
Maruko Inn Kyoto
Twin
MAP
¥16,000~ 4-B
075-361-7340
W
¥6,700~
¥13,000~
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kyoto Shijo 075-361-5531
075-361-5100
W
¥7,500~
¥12,000~
3-C
Ryokan Name
Phone No.
Fee
¥10,000~
Meal
MAP
New Miyako Hotel
075-662-3235 W
¥9,000~
¥19,000~
5-C
Gion Fukuzumi
075-541-5181 075-551-2085
¥8,000~
-
3-B
J
-
¥40,000
Hatanaka
075-541-5315 075-551-0553
¥30,000~
*
4-B
075-661-7111
3-C
Style Single
075-361-0505
Rihga Royal Hotel Kyoto
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Meal
Fax No.
075-341-1121
075-341-3073
W
¥12,000~
¥18,000~
5-C
Hotel Tozankaku
075-561-4981 075-541-1734
¥15,000~
*
4-B
Sanjo Karasuma Hotel Kyoto 075-256-3331
075-256-2351
W
¥8,300~
¥14,000~
3-C
Seikoro
075-561-0771 075-541-5481
¥25,000~
*
4-B
Sun Hotel Kyoto
075-241-3351
075-241-0616
W
Ryokan Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
¥12,200~
3-D
Yoshima Ryokan
075-561-2620 075-541-6493
¥21,000~
*
4-B
Fee
¥7,000~
Meal
MAP
Yachiyo
075-771-4148 075-771-4140
¥15,000~
*
3-C
Fee
Meal
MAP
¥4,100~
*
3-D
Hotel Matsui
075-221-6688
075-255-3106
¥15,000~
*
3-C
Others
Phone No.
Kinmata
075-221-1039
075-231-7632
¥25,000~
*
3-C
Higashiyama Youth Hostel
075-761-8135 075-761-8138
Matsui Inn
075-221-3535
075-256-4709
¥15,000~
*
3-C
Nashinoki Inn
075-241-1543
075-211-0854
¥4,800~
-
2-D
Ryokan Yuhara
075-371-9583
075-371-9583
¥4,000~
-
4-C
Fax No.
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TOURIST INFORMATION
NORTHERN AREA
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Apical Inn Kyoto
075-722-7711
075-722-2185 W
Style Single
Holiday Inn Kyoto
075-721-3131
075-781-6178 W
Kyoto Int’l Conference Hall
075-705-1265
075-791-5710 W
¥7,800~
¥13,600~ 4-C
J
¥5,800 ~
¥9,600~
J
Lodging Facility
Twin
MAP
¥7,500~
5-C
-
¥9,000~
¥10,000~ ¥18,500~ 5-C
Kyoto Takaragaike Prince Hotel 075-712-1111
075-712-7677 W
Others
Phone No.
Fax No.
-
¥31,000~ 4-C
Green Peace In Kyoto
075-791-9890
075-791-9890 ¥7,000~
-
5-B
Tani House
075-492-5489
075-493-6419 ¥4,200~
-
5-A
Fee
Meal
Location:1st floor of the Kyoto Tower Building
Open: 9:00-17:00 (Weekdays) 9:00-12:00 (Sat.)
Closed on Sun. and holidays.
Phone: 075-371-5649 (Open every day 9:00-17:00)
MAP
Kyoto Tourism Federation
Location: 9th floor of the Kyoto Station Building
Open: 9:30-18:00
Phone: 075-371-2226
WESTERN AREA
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Style
Single
Rhino Hotel Kyoto
075-316-1200
075-316-1201
W
¥8,000~ ¥13,000~ 4-D
Twin
MAP
Ryokan Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Fee
Meal
Hotel Rantei
075-371-1119
075-881-6220
¥18,000~
*
3-B
Inoue
075-871-3335
075-881-7279
¥6,000~
*
3-C
MAP
Momijiya
075-871-1005
075-881-3111
¥18,000~
*
3-C
Others
Phone No.
Fax. No.
Fee
Meal
MAP
Utano Youth Hostel
075-462-2288
075-462-2289
¥2,650~
-
3-C
Relevant Web Sites
These web sites are available in English.
Kyoto Prefecture Home Page
http://www.pref.kyoto.jp/
SOUTHERN AREA
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Style
Single
Twin
Map
Kyoto Dai-ichi Hotel
075-661-8800
075-661-8110
W
¥6,800~
¥8,800~
1-A
Urban Hotel Kyoto
075-647-0606
075-647-0828
W
¥6,800~
¥10,000~ 2-B
Kyoto Tokyu Inn
075-593-0109
075-593-6520
W
¥8,500~
¥13,500~ 1-D
Japan National Tourist Organization
http://www.jnto.go.jp/
Kyoto Guidance
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/sankan/kankoshinko/guidance
KAMEOKA CITY
Ryokan Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Fee
Meal
Map
Shouen Sou
0771-22-0903
0771-23-6572
¥18,000~
*
5-D
Sumiyaki Houan
0771-22-0394
0771-22-4120
¥18,000~
*
5-D
Kyoto Visitors Guide
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/sankan/kankoshinko/visitor/index.html
Kyoto City Tourism & Culture Information System
http://raku.city.kyoto.jp/sight.html
TANGO AREA
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Kyoto Tourist Information Center (TIC)
Hotel Name
Phone No.
Fax No.
Fee
Amanohashidate Miyazu Royal Hotel
0772-25-1800
-
¥22,000~
Meal
Map
Hamanasu
0772-74-0727
0772-74-1038 ¥4,500~
1-B
Hamanoji
0772-83-1096
0772-83-1445 ¥11,000~ *
2-A
4-D
Kyoto City Bus and Subway Guide
http://www.city.kyoto.jp/kotsu/english/e_guide.htmascii
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SEASONAL/FESTIVAL CALENDAR
Every day Kyoto is filled with sights, sounds and activities for the international visitor. Here are only a few of the highlights, arranged by month.
Gion Festival
January
1
New Year’s Day celebration at shrines
February
3
Setsubun Festival (masked devils are driven out
of homes while luck is invited in)
Baika-sai,plum blossom festival, is held at
Kitano Temmangu Shrine
25
March
Visit Gion Corner for mini demonstrations of
tea ceremony, flower arrangement, court music,
Kyogen comedy, and traditional Kyoto dance.
Twice nightly through November.
April
Miyako, Kyo and Kitano Odori, cherry dances
by geisha and maiko, at performance halls
throughout the month;
Mibu Kyogen (pantomime) performed 21-29 at
Mibu Temple
May
1-24
15
3rd Sunday
June
1-2
Takigi Noh, a form of Japanese theater, performed at night at Heian Shrine
July
17
Gion Matsuri, Kyoto’s biggest festival of the
"big three," sweeps through the city
August
16
Daimonji Bonfire on Mt. Daimonji
September
9
Crow Sumo, during which children compete in
the wrestlers’ ring, at Kamigamo Shrine
October
15-Nov. 7
Kamogawa Odori performed at Ponto-cho
Kaburenjo Theater
Jidai Matsuri, third festival of the "big three,"
with 2,000 costumed participants through the city
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November
2nd Sunday Arashiyama Maple Festival’s procession of
boats on Oi River (Perfect month for maple
viewing at city’s 2,000 temples and shrines)
December
7-8
31
Year
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Kamogawa Odori, a dance similar to those in
April, at Ponto-cho Kaburenjo Theater
Aoi Matsuri, or Hollyhock Festival, one of
Kyoto’s "big three" festivals
Mifune Matsuri, Boat Festival, on the Oi River
Daikon Daki, ceremonial boiling of huge white
radishes at Senbon Shaka-do Temple
Okera Mairi of the Yasaka Shrine
This festival, consists of a number of purification rites and rituals held between the 1st and
the 29th of July.
The highlight is the three nights
(14th, 15th, 16th) leading up to
the giant procession (17th) of
rolling, wooden, float-towers
covered in ancient textiles and
pulled by hand.
Aoi Festival
One of the Kyoto’s three major
festivals, the Aoi Matsuri is
held on the 15th of May. A 700meter procession of carts and
people dressed in authentic historical costumes parades from
the imperial Palace to
Shimogamo Shrine and
Kamigamo Shrine.
Jidai Festival
This magnificent procession,
some 1,700 people, in traditional costumes, hosted by Heian
shrine on the 22nd of October,
leaves from the Imperial Palace
(lasts about three hours in
total).
Flea market at Toji Temple on 21st of each
month and at Kitano Tenmangu Shrine on 25th
of each month.
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