Tourist Guidebook

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— 6 — — 7 — Kyoto is serviced by a city bus system run by several companies, One Day Ticket Japan Railways (JR) lines, two subways, five private train lines, and a If you plan to use Kyoto's transportation system a lot in a single day or over a large number of taxi companies. Make the most of your time in the two-day period, the city offers all-Kyoto tickets (one-day and two-day) that can city by choosing the best means of transportation. 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. Kyoto City Buses City Bus,Subway,Kyoto Bus (Common Fare) Most of the buses in Kyoto are painted light green, with a thick dark green line One Day Ticket Two Day Ticket One Day Ticket Two Day Ticket down the center. For more information call 075-801-2561 (Japanese language only). Adult ¥1,200 ¥2,000 Child ¥600 ¥1,000

How to ride on a bus and paying the fare Nishigamo Kyoto Sangyo Entry to the bus is usually through the back door; exit via the front door (and Shako-mae Hiiraginowakare Daigaku-mae Fukuoji Iwakura Jisso-in pay at the front). In nearly all cases, inner-city bus fares are fixed (¥220). On Yamagoe Kokusaikaikan Iwakura Muramatsu boarding buses serving outer areas, take a numbered ticket (seiri-ken) when Kitayama Daikakuji Matsugasaki entering the bus. The number of the ticket is indicated on a electronic board Kitaoji Ohara at the front of the bus, telling you how much you will have to pay. All of the Kiyotaki Kuramaguchi Imadegawa above buses have change making machines for ¥100 and ¥500 coins, or Arashiyama Nijo Nijo-jo-mae Marutamachi ¥1000 notes (the driver will not usually be able to change larger notes). Misasagi Children under 12 years of age pay half of the adult fare; children under 6 do Matsuotaisha Karasumaoike Shijo Kyoto Sanjo-Keihan Higashiyama Keage Yamashina not have to pay (limited to two children under six years of age per adult). Pay Gojo shiyakusho-mae Higashino Kyoto Higashino at the front of the bus. Simply put the money into the see-through plastic box Kujo Nagitsuji next to the driver on your way out. Kokedera Jujo Gojozaka Ono Kuinabashi Kaminobashi Higashigawacho Chushojima Daigo Nishikyogoku Takeda Gokonomiya-mae Subways and trains Katsurakobashi Pulse Plaza-mae Nakakuze Jonangu Kyoto has two subway lines: 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). How to buy tickets Most train and subway stations are equipped with automatic ticket dispensing machines. To purchase your ticket, put the money in the machine first. Then Transportation select the button for your ticket price and press that button. You can also pay between Kansai International Airport and Kyoto with a prepaid card (such as the Kyoto Trafica Card, see below), if you have one. Limousine buses to KIX ●Train information access numbers A limousine bus service to and from the Kansai International Airport (KIX) 1 2 Japan Railway (JR): 075-351-4004 between Kyoto Daigo* , Keihan Sanjo Station* and the Hachijoguchi exit of Kyoto Station is available on a daily basis. For more information and Hankyu Railways: 075-211-1052 reservations call 075-682-4400 (9:00-19:00). Time to KIX: about 105 min. from Keihan Railways: 075-561-0033 Kyoto Station. Fare: ¥2,300 for adults, and ¥1,150 for children. Round-trip fare Keifuku Railway: 075-841-9381 ¥3,800 for adults only. *One Service a day. Eizan Railway: 075-781-5121 Haruka JR Limited Express This direct limited express runs between Kyoto and KIX. It leaves from JR Kyoto Sta. Reservations are recommended during busy departure times. Generally, there are two trains every hour. The trip takes about 75 minutes. Trafica prepaid cards City bus Fare: ¥3,490 (reserved); ¥2,980 (non-reserved); ¥6,260 (round-trip reserved prepaid cards seats) These prepaid cards can be used These prepaid cards are valid only for all city subways and buses. for city buses. The ¥2,000 cards Shuttle Taxi Service to KIX They come in ¥1,000 and ¥3,000 include a discount. They are used A shuttle taxi service directly connects between Kyoto and KIX. You don’t have value sizes, and can be used like a in the same way as the Trafica Kyo to worry about how to get the air port and can relax on the way. Just make a ticket to enter the transportation. card above. If you only plan to ride reservation (or ask your hotel concierge to get one), and they will come to pick The ¥3,000 cards are discounted. the bus for one day, there is also a you up. Yasaka Taxi KIX Shuttle: ¥3,000/person; Tel: 075-803-4800; MK Taxi There is no time limit on these special one-day ticket available for Sky Gate Shuttle: ¥3,000/person; Tel: 075-702-5489. cards. ¥500.

— 8 — — 9 — The word Rakuchu, which came into use at the end of the 16th century when ● Toyotomi Hideyoshi built a protective wall around Kyoto as part of his renewal ● plan of the city, distinguishes the inside of the city (inside the wall) from the ● ● outside (Rakugai). Today, Rakuchu refers to what is primarily the downtown ● area of the city. It includes the area around Kyoto Station, the Shijo GION KYOTOKITANO STATIONSHIMOGAMONISHIJIN ● ● ● ● ● Kawaramachi shopping district, and the traditional areas of Gion and Nishiki.

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Shrine Textile Center Kawaramachi-dori Temple Toji-in Sta. Kitano hakubaicho Kyoto Yoshida Shrine Raku Museum Kawabata-dori Omuro Sta. Myoshinji Sta. Imperial Palace

Sta. Horikawa-dori TAISHOGUN Honen-in Temple 2 Myoshinji Temple OMURO YOSHIDA Shinnyo-do Temple Kamigyo-ku Adachi Kumihimo Kurodani Gallery (Konkai-komyoji Temple) SHISHIGATANI Marutamachi Sen-oku Sta. Kyoto Handicraft Center Hanazono Sta. Marutamachi-dori Hakuko Kan Enmachi Sta. SHOGOIN Marutamachi Sta. Kyoto City Tourist Association Heian Jingu Shrine Tenjin River OKAZAKI Visitor Imformation Center Okazaki Eikan-do Temple Nijo Castle Miyako Messe Park Washi Club (Kyoto International Exhibition Hall) UZUMASA Kyoto Municipal The Nomura FUREAI-KAN Museum of Art Art Museum Kaikonoyashiro Sta. Nijojomae Sta. Karasuma Oike (Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts) NISHINOKYO Sta. Kyoto Shiyakushomae Sta. Kyoto City Zoological Garden Nijo Sta. The National Museum Nanzenji Sanjo- Murin-an 3 Marumasu Nishimuraya Oike-dori Keihan Sta.of Modern Art, Kyoto Temple Keifuku Railway Arashiyama Line Sanjo-dori The Museum of Kyoto Honnoji Temple Sanjo Sta. Higashiyama Sta. Keage Sta. Sanjo-guchi Sta. Yamanouchi Sta. Rokkaku-do Temple Himukai Nakagyo-ku Museum Nishiki Gion Shoren-in Temple Shrine of Ikebana Food MarketKawaramachi Shinbashi district Omiya Sta. Karasuma Sta. Sta. Saiin Sta. Shijo Sta. Yasaka Jinja Shrine Shijo Sta.Shijo-dori Shijo GION YAMANOUCHI Sai Sta. Shijo-Omiya Sta. Some workshop Kawaramachi Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater Lake Biwa

Nishioji-dori Yume-yusai Mibu Temple (Gion Corner) Kyoto City SubwayCanal Kenninji Temple Tozai Line MIBU Kodai Yuzen-en Kyoto School (Yuzen Gallery) Historic Museum Rokuharamitsuji 4 Gojo-dori Temple Tanbaguchi Sta. Gojo Sta. Misasagi Sta. Kiyomizu-dera Hankyu Shimogyo-kuRailway Kyoto Line Gojo Sta. Nishi-Otani Temple Nishikyogoku Mausoleum Sports Kyoto Research Park Nishi-Honganji Shosei-en Park Temple Garden Higashiyama-ku Nishikyogoku Sta. SUZAKU Higashi-Honganji Koshoji Temple Shichijo Seikanji Temple NISHIKYOGOKU Shichijo-dori Temple Sta. Kyoto National Museum Hokoku

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— 10 — — 11 — Toji Temple C-5 Nijo Castle C-3 This temple, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, This castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built was built to pray for peace and tranquility of in 1603. The entire compound, measuring 500 the capital when Heian-kyo, the original name meters from east to west and 400 meters from north of Kyoto, was established in 794. The to south, is surrounded by a tall stone embankment temple’s 5-story pagoda is the highest in and moat. A corridor in the main building was Japan (56.4 meters). The temple is home to ingeneously designed to make a sound like a numerous works of arts, many of which are Japanese nightingale when walked on. The castle’s National Treasures. On the 21st of every Kano school sliding door paintings are also famous. month, a giant temple market is held here. Tel: 075-841-0096 Tel: 075-691-3325 Open: 8:45-17:00 Entry: ¥600 Open: 8:30-16:30 (Sep.20~Mar.19) Closed:12/26-1/4, every Tue. in Jul., Aug., Dec. and Jan. : 8:30-17:30 (Mar.20~Sep.19) Entry : ¥500 (¥800 during special opening in Spring & Autum) Tozai subway line, Nijojo-mae Sta. Access Kintetsu Railways Kyoto line,Toji Sta. Access (#9,50,101 from Kyoto Sta.)

Nishi Honganji Temple C-4 Kyoto Imperial Palace D-2 The origin of this temple, a UNESCO World Located almost in the center of the city, this huge Heritage Site, was moved to its present site park-like compound, includes several palace in 1591 by Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The Shoin buildings. It was also the location of many fine room and Karamon Chinese Gate, are both residences belonging to the ranking noble court designated as National Treasures. There is families. These residences were torn down and a also a famous garden, and Japan’s oldest massive park, with lawns and over 9,000 trees, Noh theatre stage. was created. Today, this extensive park area is a Tel: 075-371-5181 highly popular recreation and relaxation zone. Open: 5:30-17:30 (5:30-18:00 in summer, 6:00-17:00 in Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial winter) Household Agency) Reservations, in person, via the Entry: free (to visit the Shoin room, application by a Imperial Household Agency, are required for the inner reply postal card is required) palace area (except for 5 days in spring and autumn).

City bus, get off at Nishi Honganji-mae Access (#9 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

Sanjusangen-do Temple E-5 Kitano Tenmangu Shrine B-1 This temple is famous for its 1,001 wooden This shrine is dedicated to the spirit of Sugawara statues of Goddess of Mercy, which known Michizane, a famous scholar, who is revered as as the Thousand-armed Buddha. The same a god of learning and the literary arts. Today, the central hall also contains 28 magnificent spirit shrine is visited by many students to wish for statues associated with Kannon. A special success in their school entrance examinations. archery event, in which challengers try to hit A plum blossom festival is held on Feb. 25; a a target placed 60 meters away, is held on huge shrine market, called Tenjinsan, held on the January 15th. 25th of every month, is known for its countless Tel: 075-525-0033 open-air stalls. Open: 8:00-17:00 (9:00-16:00, Nov.16 - Mar.31) Tel: 075-461-0005 Entry: ¥600 Open: 5:00-17:00 (5:30-17:30 between Nov. to Mar.) Entry: free City bus, get off at Hakubutsukan, City bus, get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae Access Sanju-sangen-do mae (#206, 208, 100 from Kyoto Sta.). Access (#50,101 from Kyoto Sta.).

Kenninji Temple E-4 Shimogamo Shrine E-1 This temple is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. It This shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was built in 1202 by the Priest Eisai, who is one of the oldest in Kyoto. The shrine’s Aoi introduced tea to Japan. It houses the masterpiece Matsuri Festival, held on May 15 every year, "Fujin-Raijin-zu", a painting of the gods of wind and is famous throughout Japan for its procession thunder, by the famous painter, Tawaraya Sotatsu. of hundreds of people wearing the costume In spring, a large, traditional Zen-style tea of the Heian nobles. ceremony is held here in commemoration of the Tel: 075-781-0010 birth of Eisai. There are more than 15 sub-temples Entry: free within the temple precincts. Tel: 075-561-0190 Open: 10:00-16:00 Entry: ¥500 for the Hojo room, and a donation for Ryosoku-in Temple. City bus, get off at Higashiyama Yasui City bus, get off at Shimogamo Jinja-mae Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.). Access (#205 from Kyoto Sta.)

— 12 — — 13 — Gion Shinbashi Area E-3 Gion Corner E-4 This well-preserved Edo-period area, Gion Corner offers tourists an introduction to various centered around Shinbashi Street, is famous forms traditional Japanese arts and entertainment. In for its refined scenery, tea houses, and the the professionally produced one-hour program, visitors appearance of geiko (geisha in Kyoto) and can quickly see such arts as tea ceremony, koto maiko (apprentice geiko) walking serenely to (Japanese harp), flower arrangement, gagaku (ancient and from work. Twilight is considered the court music and dance), kyogen comedy, kyomai dance best time to photograph geisha in this unique performed by apprentice geisha, bunraku puppetry. setting. The area also includes a special Gion Corner is especially popular with foreign visitors. monument to Isamu Yoshii, a poet who Tel: 075-561-1119 devoted to the charms of Gion. Open: regular performances at 19:00 & 20:00 daily (Mar. 1-Nov. 30); special performance (1 stage only) on Fri., Sat., Sun., & holidays during Dec.-Feb.; closed Aug. 16. Entry: ¥2,800 City bus, get off at Higashiyma Yasui Access Tozai subway line, Sanjo Keihan Sta. Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.)

Shijo Kawaramachi area D-3.4 Nishijin Textile Center C-2 Shijo Street is the main east-west shopping Nishijin textiles are wellknown as one of Japan’s street in downtown Kyoto. It is lined with representative traditional craft forms. In this most of the city’s department stores, some of seven-story modern building, devoted to the its largest banks, and many shops and history of this rich weaving tradition, visitors can intersects with two of Kyoto’s biggest see all kinds of Nishijin textiles (kimono and obi shopping arcades (Teramachi Street and sashes), weaving demonstrations, as well as try Shinkyogoku Street). Kawaramachi Street, on kimono from different historical eras. running north-south and intersecting Shijo Tel: 075-451-9231 Street, is full of amusement facilities, and Open: 9:00 - 17:00 more shops of all kinds. The area where Entry: free (¥600 for the Kimono show, ¥3,000-¥8,800 to try these two streets intersect is the busiest in on kimonos) Kyoto.

Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta.

Kyoto Handicraft Center Kyoto Station Area E-2 Kyoto Tower D-5 This center was jointly established by Kyoto's This white, 131-meter tower, shaped traditional handicraft manufacturers. The like a giant Japanese candle, was center sells traditional crafts such as Kyoto completed in 1964. Located directly in dolls, fans, pottery, porcelain, screen and front of Kyoto Station. damascene. The center also functions as a popular tax free shop for foreign tourists. Tel: 075-361-3210 Open: 9:00-21:00 Tourists can also, through hands-on Entry: ¥770 experiece, learn to about making cloisonne, wood block prints, and doll. Tel: 075-761-8001 Open: 10:00-18:00 (closed during the New Year holidays) Kyoto Sta., on the JR lines and the City bus, get off at Kumano-jinja-mae Access Karasuma subway line Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.) .

Nishiki Food Market D-3 Kyoto Station Building Higashi Honganji Temple This market, set up along Nishikikoji St. between Teramachi and Takakura streets, is This new, massive station building This temple, which was created known as the "kitchen of Kyoto." On this opened in 1997. The largest station independent of Nishi-Honganji Temple narrow, stone-paved street, about 150 in Japan, it offers a full range of by order of the shogun Tokugawa grocery stores sell the best fresh produce facilities: a hotel, theater, museum, Ieyasu in 1602, consists of a number available in Kyoto. It is always bustling with a department store, a tourist of huge wooden buildings, one of customers who come to look, to taste, and to information center, restaurants, which is among the largest in the buy the best. shops, etc. world. Tel: 075-361-4394 (Kyoto Station Building Tel: 075-371-9181 Development Co.), 075-361-4401 Open: 5:50-17:30 (6:20-16:30 from Nov. to Feb.) (information desk) Entry: free

Kyoto Sta., on the JR lines and the Kyoto Sta., on the JR lines and the Access Karasuma subway line Access Karasuma subway line Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

— 14 — — 15 — ● ● ● This area, also known as Higashiyama, runs parallel to Kyoto’s eastern

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Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo- Nanzenji Temple Oike-dori Honnoji Temple Keihan Sta. Murin-an Teramachi-dori The Museum of Kyoto Sanjo Sta. Higashiyama Sta. Shoren-in Keage Sta. Rokkaku-do Temple Temple Kyoto Higashioji- dori Chion-in Temple Craft Center The Kahitsukan Maruyama Park Karasuma Sta. Shijo Yasaka Jinja Shrine Sta. Shijo-dori Shijo Sta. Kawaramachi Sta. Gion Kobu Kaburenjo Theater Bishamon-do Temple Karasuma-dori GION (Gion Corner) Yasui Konpiragu Shrine 4 Lake Biwa Canal Kenninji Kodaiji Temple Temple Honkokuji Temple SHINOMIYA Ninen-zaka Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line Rokuharamitsuji Sannen-zaka District Misasagi Sta. Temple Gojo-dori Gojo Sta. Sannen-zaka MISASAGI Kiyomizu-dera Gojo Sta. Temple Kawai Kanjiro's Kyosen-do Kondo Yuzo Higashi- House Yamashina Sta. Honganji Memorial Hall Shosei-en Higashiyama-ku Temple Keihan- Shinomiya Sta. Garden Kyoto National Seikanji Yamashina Sta. Museum Shichijo Sta. Hokoku Temple Yamashina Sta. 5 Chishaku-in Mausoleum Temple Sanjusangendo Temple JR Kyoto Sta. JR Tokaido Main (Biwako Line)

— 16 — — 17 — Kiyomizu-dera Temple C-4 Maruyama Park C-4 A UNESCO World Heritage Site. The main This park, covering about 90-thousand square hall, famous for its spacious outdoor, cliff-like meters, is located right behind Yasaka Shrine. balcony, supported on an intricate, several- Within in the park, there are open-air tea story-high wooden structure of pillars, is a shops and restaurants, ponds. It is a popular designated National Treasure. Kiyomizu destination in all seasons. It is a famous means pure water. Much of the large temple cherry blossom viewing spot, known area offers outstanding views of the city. especially for its giant willow-like cherry tree, Tel: 075-551-1234 located at the center of the park. Open: 6:00-18:00 (to 18:30 in summer) Tel: 075-561-0533 Entry: ¥300 Entry: free

City bus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi or Gojo-zaka Access (#206 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.) Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kodaiji Temple C-4 Chion-in Temple C-4 Nene, the widow of Toyotomi Hideyoshi, This temple was constructed on the orders of constructed this temple to console her husband’s the Priest Honen in 1175. The temple's huge spirit. The garden surrounding Kaisan-do Hall is main Hoji hall can seat three thousand a designated national historic and famous scenic people. Among the temple's many interesting place. Many personal artworks, etc. that once sights are the Sanmon Gate, the biggest in belonged to Hideyoshi and Nene, are on display Japan, and a huge bronze bell. at the temple. The temple has a popular garden Tel: 075-531-2111 light-up in spring and autumn, and during other Open: 9:00-16:10 to enter the Hojo Garden special occasions. Entry: free (¥400 to enter the Hojo Garden) Tel: 075-561-9966 Open: 9:00-16:30 (to 16:00 from Dec. to Mar.) Entry: ¥500 City bus, get off at Higashiyama-yasui Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.). Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Sannenzaka Area C-4 Shoren-in Temple C-3 Sannenzaka, leading from Yasaka Shrine to This elegant temple, also known as the Kiyomizu Temple in three, separate, sloped Awata Palace, once served as a place of stages, is a designated national historical refuge for the emperor after a giant fire preservation area. Interesting souvenir shops destroyed much of Kyoto in 1788. It houses which sell Kiyomizu pottery, Nishijin weavings many cultural properties including a drawing and other handmade articles line each street (no of the Fudomyoo-nidoji, which is a National cars) and lend a bustling, exotic atmosphere. Treasure. These streets are also highly recommended for Tel: 075-561-2345 late evening and early morning strolls, when the Open: 9:00-17:00 visitor can easily imagine that time had stopped Entry: ¥500 a hundred years ago.

City bus, get off at Kiyomizu-michi Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Yasaka Jinja Shrine C-4 Heian Jingu Shrine C-3 The origin of this shrine is not certain. This shrine was constructed in 1895 in However, the main hall of the shrine is commemoration of Kyoto's 1,100 year credited with halting a major epidemic in 877 anniversary. It is a 5/8 scale reconstruction of that had spread throughout the capital. This the original Imperial Palace, built when Kyoto shrine is an extremely popular destination to was founded in 794. The Jidai Festival is pray for the prevention of disease and illness. held annually by the shrine on the 22nd of The shrine's magnificent vermilion gate is a October. important national cultural asset. The Gion Tel: 075-761-0221 Festival, held here in July, is known as one of Open: 8:30-17:30 for Shin-en garden (8:30-17:00 from Japan's three main festivals. March 1-14, 8:30-17:00 from Sep. to Oct., and 8:30- 16:30 from Nov. to Feb.) Tel: 075-561-6155 Entry: free (¥600 to enter the Shin-en garden) Entry: free

Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

— 18 — — 19 — Shinnyo-do Temple C-2 Murin-an C-3 This temple was constructed in 984 to Completed in 1896 as a villa for the famous receive the image of a beautiful Buddhist politician, Yamagata Aritomo, the garden of Amida Nyorai statue, which had been located Murin-an makes excellent use of the eastern in a temple on Mount Hiei. The temple's main hills as a backdrop. The compounds 3,300- image, the Raigo Amida Nenbutsu, is one of square-meter grounds has two ponds, and a Kyoto's most highly worshipped. western-style house, where politicians once Tel: 075-771-0915 discussed key issues concerning the war with Open: 9:00-16:00 (to enter the main hall and the garden) Russia. Entry: free, ¥500 to enter the main hall and the garden Tel: 075-771-3909 Open: 9:00-16:30 Entry: ¥350

Access City bus, get off at Shinnyo-do-mae (#5 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta.

Nanzenji Temple D-3 Kyoto City Zoological Garden C-3 Emperor Kameyama loved this beautiful As Japan's second-oldest zoo, the Kyoto Zoo place so much that in 1264 he built his is home to 900 animals of more than 200 detached palace here. Later he became a different species. It was the first zoo in Japan student of the Zen Master Busshin Daimin to successfully raise lion cubs, and breed Kokushi, and he dedicated the palace as a lowland gorillas. The zoo also contains a Zen temple in 1291. It is famous for its Kano library, an amusement park for children, and school sliding door paintings of a tiger a rescue center for wild birds and animals. drinking water. Tel: 075-771-0210 Tel: 075-771-0365 Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays. Open: 8:40-17:00 for the Hojo Hall and Sanmon Gate Entry: ¥500 (8:40-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.) Entry: free (¥500 for the Hojo&Sanmon, ¥300 for the Nanzen-in. ) Access Tozai subway line, Keage Sta. Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Eikan-do Temple D-3 Gion area B-4 Formerly called Zenrinji Temple, Eikando This extensive area is bordered by Yasaka Temple houses a famous standing statue of Shrine to the east, Kenninji Temple to the the Amida Nyorai. The temple is one of south, the Kamogawa river to the west and Japan's most famous places for maple leaf Shinbashi Street to the north. It is Kyoto's viewing (mid November). The temple's most famous and popular entertainment pagoda, set up on the sloping hillside, offers district, full of first-class Japanese panoramic views of the city. restaurants, bars and clubs. Tel: 075-761-0007 Open: 9:00-17:00 (8:30-17:00 during Nov.) Entry: ¥500 (¥1,000 during Nov.)

City bus, get off at Nanzenji or Eikando-michi Access (#5 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.). Access City bus, get off at Gion (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) D-2 Tetsugakuno-michi (Path of Philosophy) D-2 This temple is a UNESCO World Heritage This famous walking route stretches for two Site. Built in 1489, it served as a retirement kilometers, along a canal, between Ginkakuji villa for the shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa. The Temple and Nyakuoji Shrine at the base of garden features white sand waves and two the Higashiyama foothills. The path was unique sand piles: the Kogetsudai, (Moon named after the famous philosopher Nishida Mound) and the Ginsaden (Sea of Silver Kitaro, who liked to walk along this route and Sand), which were made to reflect moonlight meditate on philosophical matters. The path so as to enhance the appreciation of the is popular year-round, especially in spring for garden during moon-lit evenings. cherry blossoms and in early summer for Tel: 075-771-5725 fireflys. Open: 8:30-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Mar.14) Entry: ¥500 (*¥500 to enter the Tokyu-do, permission needed in advance by postcard.) City bus, get off at Ginkakuji-mae or Access City bus, get off at Ginkakuji-mae (#5 from Kyoto Sta.). Access Nanzenji-Eikando-michi (#5 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.).

— 20 — — 21 — The northern part of Kyoto is called Rakuhoku. Here, the visitor can enjoy ● rich natural beauty and numerous beautiful historical locations. As the area ● ● is mountainous, it is colder than the central part of the city, making it a ● ● popular summer retreat. The area around Kitayama Station is one of Kyoto's trendiest destinations at present. SHUGAKUINOHARAKIBUNEKAMIGAMO / KURAMAKITAYAMA ● ● ● ● ● A B C D E F

Hosen-in Kibune Shrine KURAMA Jakko-in Temple Temple Shorin-in Mt. Kurama Jikko-in Temple Temple

Kurama Temple Sanzen-in Temple

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Kamigamo Ota Shrine Conference Hall Shrine Takaragaike Sta. SHUGAKUIN

Kamigamoshake Takaragaike park Sekizanzen-in Temple district Myoenji Temple Genko-an Temple (Matsugasaki-Daikokuten) Shugakuin Impelial Villa Koetsuji Matsugasaki Temple TAKAGAMINE Omiya-dori Kitayama Sta. Sta. Kitayama-dori Garden of Fine Art, Kyoto Prefectural Library r Kyoto Karasuma Line Kyoto City Subway Kyoto Concert Hall e Shugaku-in Sta. iv Manshu-in Temple 5 Kyoto Botanical Garden no R Shirakawa-dori Imamiya ka Daisen-in Ta Shrine Kitaoji Temple Shimogamo-Kitaoji-dori Ichijoji Sta. Mt. Daimonji Sta. nishi-dori Daitokuji a Line Shisen-do Temple MURASAKINO Temple SHIMOGAMO KINUGASA Eizan Railway Kinkakuji Temple Kuram

— 22 — — 23 — Shisen-do Temple D-5 Sanzen-in Temple F-1 This was built in 1641 as the residence of Ishikawa This temple belongs to Tendai sect of Jozan, a samurai who served Tokugawa Ieyasu Buddhism. It was built in 1118. The temple's and then retired to become a poet. The main statue of an Amida Nyorai (made of wood) and its statues of the Ryowaki samurai wonderfully landscaped garden, known for its are designated important national cultural serene atmosphere, features a unique teeter-totter properties. The garden, covered with moss and bamboo device that fills with water and then drops surrounded by old cedar trees, is very beautiful. on a stone with a sharp crack. In the rainy season, about 3,000 hydrangea Tel: 075-781-2954 bushes add a magnificent explosion of color at Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on May 23. the back of the temple gardens. Entry: ¥500 Tel: 075-744-2531 Open: 8:30-16:30 (8:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.) Entry: ¥600 City bus, get off at Ichijoji-Sagarimatsu-cho Access (#5 bound for Iwakura Soshajo from Kyoto Sta.) Access Kyoto bus, get off at Ohara (#17 and 18 from Kyoto Sta.).

Manshu-in Temple D-5 Jakko-in Temple E-1 This temple stands in a small forested compound This temple, one of Kyoto's oldest, is said to at the base of Mount Hiei. The temple's sand and have been built by Prince Shotoku in 594. wood landscape garden, in which the white sand Though the street leading up to the temple is symbolizes water, uses the nearby mountain crowded with people and tea shops, the scenery as a fine backdrop. The temple is a temple is very quiet. The temple is very designated national scenic spot, and is home to popular for maple leaves in autumn. some 1,200 cultural treasures. In spring the Tel: 075-744-2545 temple is popular for its plum and camellia flowers. Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:00-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.) In autumn the maple leaves attract large crowds. Entry: ¥500 Tel: 075-781-5010 Open: 9:00-17:00 Entry: ¥500 City bus, get off at Ichijo-ji-Shimizu-cho Access (#5 bound for Iwakura Soshajo from Kyoto Sta.) Access Kyoto bus, get off at Ohara (#17 and 18 from Kyoto Sta.).

Shugakuin Imperial Villa D-5 Kibune Shrine B-1 This villa was constructed by Emperor The god of water is enshrined here, and this Gomizunoo, and served as his retirement palace shrine is a popular prayer destination for from 1655 to 1659. The villa encloses an area of people who are engaged in agriculture, 540,000 square meters and three large gardens, fishing, and sake brewing. An important making it perhaps the largest private compound water festival is held to pray for the god of in Kyoto. The upper tea garden is regarded as water on July 7 every year. one of the most beautiful in Japan. Outstanding Tel: 075-741-2016 views of Mt. Kurama and Mt. Atago can be Open: 9:00-16:30 enjoyed here. Advanced reservations are Entry: free required through the Imperial Household Agency. Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial Household Agency) City bus, get off at Shugakuin-Rikyu-michi Access (#5 bound for Iwakura Soshajo from Kyoto Sta.) Access Eizan railway line, Kibuneguchi Sta.

Koetsuji Temple A-5 Kurama Temple C-1 This temple started out as a home for the This mountain-top temple was built in 770, to artist Honami Koetsu, built on land donated to pray for the safety of the capital. A special him by Tokugawa Ieyasu. Koetsu was a exhibition hall in the compound features an genius in calligraphy, pottery and other arts. interesting series of exhibits on the flora and The temple has seven different tea rooms, all fauna of the area, which is also well-known designed differently, and is famous for its for its excellent cedar-root-covered walking autumn foliage. trail (leading to Kibune). Tel: 075-491-1399 Tel: 075-741-2003 Open: 8:00-17:00, closed Nov. 10 to 13 Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-17:00 from June to Aug., 9:00- Entry: ¥300 16:00 to enter the Reiho-den) Entry: ¥200, plus another ¥200 to enter the Reiho-den

City bus, get off at Takagamine-Genkoan-mae Access (#Kita 1, from Kita-oji Sta. on subway Karasuma line.). Access Eizan railway line, Kurama Sta.

— 24 — — 25 — Daitokuji Temple B-5 Takaragaike Park C-4 This temple was completed in 1319. It is as This park of beautiful lawns and natural one of the most important Zen temples in forests is the most spacious in Kyoto and is Japan. The Daigaran building, a designated home to the city's largest artificial lake (which National Treasure, and other important was designed to serve as disaster relief in the cultural assets, were donated to the temple by event of a serious drought). The park is numerous important feudal lords. Advanced surrounded with landscaped walking paths permission is needed to visit many of the and open areas. The Kyoto International temples in the compound. Conference Hall, located on the opposite side Tel: 075-491-0019 of the lake, stands as a unique combination of Entry: free (¥400 for Daisen-in, ¥350 for Ryugen-in, Japanese traditional and modern architecture. ¥300 for Zuiho-in, ¥400 for Koryu-in)

City bus, get off at Daitokuji-mae Access (#206 and 101 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Karasuma subway line, Kokusai-kaikan Sta.

Kamigamo Shrine B-4 Kyoto Concert Hall C-5 A designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, This stunning, modern facility features a main this shrine, covering an area of 664,000 hall that can seat up to 1,800 people, and a square meters, includes 34 shrine buildings unique, large pipe organ that can also make all of which are designated as important the sounds of Japanese instruments, the only national cultural assets. The main hall was one of its kind in Japan. A western-style rebuilt in 1863. The Aoi Matsuri festival cafe-restaurant is set up in a large area along procession (May 15) finishes here. the north side of the building. Tel: 075-781-0011 Tel: 075-711-2244 Entry: free Open: 9:00-22:00, closed on the 1st and 3rd Monday of the month

City bus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae Access (#46 from Shijo Sta. on the Karasuma subway line) Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

Kamigamo-shake-machi Town Area B-4 Kyoto Botanical Garden B-5 This quiet residential area, home to the The first full-scale public botanical garden in priests of Kamigamo Shrine, is located on the Japan, the Kyoto Botanical Garden is home opposite side of a clear stream, slightly to 120,000 plants (12,000 species) planted southeast of the shrine . Each large traditional over a generous 240,000 square meter area. house, surrounded in a tall earthen wall, has Tel: 075-701-0141 its own bridge. Priests use the water from the Open: 9:00-17:00 (entry until 16:00), 10:00-16:00 to stream for purification ceremonies. One of the enter the conservatory (entry until 15:30) Entry: ¥200, plus an additional ¥200 for the houses, the former residence of the Nishikibe, conservatory is open to public.

City bus, get off at Kamigamo-jinja-mae Access (#46 from Shijo Stn. on the Karasuma subway line) Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

Kitayama Street C.D-5 Garden of Fine Art, Kyoto (Toban Meiga no Niwa) B-5 This elegant shopping street, stretching Featuring ceramic copies of eight famous mainly eastward from the Kitayama Bridge on works of art (first exhibited at the the Kamogawa River, is bordered by the International Garden and Greenery Expo in Kyoto Botanical Gardens and the Kyoto Osaka in 1990), this area is located adjacent Concert Hall to the south. Known as Kyoto's to the Kyoto Botanical Garden. Works most fashionable shopping street, it is displayed include "The Last Judgment" by crowded with trendy restaurants, cafes, and Michelangelo, and "Water Lilies" by Monet. boutiques. Just walking down the street to Designed by Tadao Ando, a famous modern look at its fancy buildings and displays can be architect, the garden is well worth visiting. great fun. Tel: 075-724-2188 Open: 9:00-17:00 Entry: ¥100

Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Kitayama Sta.

— 26 — — 27 — ● The western side of Kyoto, known as Rakusai, has been praised by poets and artists since ancient times, and is home to such famous tourists spots as ● ● Arashiyama, Sagano, Takao, and culturally rich area around Kinkakuji ● ● Temple. There are many famous temples and shrines in the area that date back to the beginning of Kyoto's history. Arashiyama and Sagano are OMUROKINKAKUJIARASHIYAMA TEMPLESAGANOUZUMASA ● ● ● ● ● especially famous for cherry blossoms and maple leaves.

A B C D E F Kozanji Temple Kamigamo Shrine Ota TAKAO Shrine Saimyoji Temple 1 KAMIGAMO

Jingoji Temple Omiya-dori Koetsuji Temple TAKAGAMINE Kitayama-dori 231▲ Shozan Dyeing and Ukyo-ku Mt. Daimonji Weaving Gallery Imamiya Shrine Karasuma Line Kyoto City Subway ay Daisen-in Temple Kitaoji Sta. arkw Daitokuji Temple MURASAKINO KINUGASA 2 Kinkakuji Temple Kitaoji-dori a Takao P Kyoto Prefectural Kuramaguchi Sta. KIYOTAKI RYOANJI Insho-Domoto Museum of Fine Arts Kamigoryo Jikishi-an Temple Ryoanji Temple Shrine

Arashiyam Hirano Shrine Myorenji Temple UTANO Senbon Toji-in Temple Shakado NISHIJIN Saga Ninnaji Temple KITANO Imadegawa-dori Town Preservation Daikakuji Temple Kitano Tenmangu Imadegawa Sta. Toriimoto Center Senbon-dori District Ryoanji-michi Sta. Toji-in Sta. Shrine Takaoguchi Sta. Kitanohakubaicho Sta.

Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple Horikawa-dori Myoshinji Sta. Seiryoji Temple (Shaka-do) Omuro Sta. Myoshinji Temple Kyoto Gioji Temple AREARailway MAP SAGANO Narutaki Sta. Imperial 3 Nison-in OMURO TAISHOGUN Palace Sag Temple Rakushisha Trainan o R Jojakkoji Saga-Arashiyama Sta. Tokiwa Sta. o Keifuku man Kitano Line Temple Uzumasa Sta. Marutamachi-dori tic Torokko Saga Sta. Kurumazaki Sta. Hanazono Sta. Marutamachi Sta. Hozu River Tenryuji Temple Enmachi Sta. Rokuoin Sta. Toei Uzumasa Movie Land Torokko Sagaekimae Katabiranotsuji Sta. Nijo Castle Daihikaku Temple Arashiyama Keifuku Sta. Arisugawa Sta. Koryuji Temple Sta. Arashiyama Uzumasa Sta. UZUMASA Nijojomae Sta. Sta. Togetsu-kyo Bridge Kaikonoyashiro Sta. Karasuma Oike Sta. ARASHIYAMA Nijo Sta. Oike-dori Hankyu-Arashiyama Sta. Keifuku Railway Arashiyama Line Sanjo-dori The Museum of Kyoto Horinji Temple Sanjo-guchi Rokkaku-do Temple (Saga Kokuzo) Yamanouchi Sta. Sta. 4 Nakagyo-ku Hankyu-Sai-in Sta. Shijo-dori Omiya Sta. Karasuma Sta. Shijo Nishioji-dori Shijo-Omiya Sta. UMEZU Sai Sta. Sta. Mibu Temple Matsuo Shrine Matsuo Sta. MIBU Hankyu Railway Arashiyam Tanbaguchi Sta. Gojo-dori Gojo Kegonji Temple Higashi-Honganji Sta. (Suzumushi-dera) a Line Nishikyogoku Shimogyo-ku Sports Park Kyoto Yuzen Temple Saihoji Temple Kyoto Ike Taiga Cultural Hall Research Park (Koke-dera) Museum Nishi Kyogoku Sta. Nishi-Honganji Shosei-en Kami-Katsura Sta. Shichijo-dori Temple Garden Jizo-in Temple 5 NISHIKYOGOKU Umekoji MATSUO KATSURA Park

Hachijo-dori Katsura Museum of Bamboo Imperial Villa JR Kyoto Sta. (Bamboo Park) ROUTE NO.9 9 Nishioji Sta.

— 28 — — 29 — Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion) E-2 Tenryuji Temple B-3 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kinkakuji was Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built in 1397 by Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu Tenryuji Temple was established by Shogun Ashikaga as his retirement villa. The gardens are Takauji in 1339 as a Zen temple. The garden, designated as a special national historic and designated as Japan's first special national historic scenic site. The "Sekka-tei" tea house, located site, blends the elegance of an imperial court garden in the garden, is famous for its staggered with that of classic Zen garden design, and borrows shelves made of bush clover wood, and its the Kameyama and Arashiyama mountains as a Nanten alcove pillar. magnificent backdrop. Tel: 075-461-0013 Tel: 075-881-1235 Open: 9:00-17:00 Open: 8:30-17:30 (8:30-17:00 from Dec. to Mar.) Entry: Entry: ¥400 ¥600 (including entry to the main hall, ¥500 for the garden only)

City bus, get off at Kinkakuji-michi (#205 from Kyoto Sta., City bus, get off at Arashiyama-Tenryuji-mae Access #59 from Sanjo-Keihan Sta. on the Tozai subway line) Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ryoanji Temple (Rock Garden) D-2 Jojakkoji Temple B-3 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this Zen Located on the side of Mt. Ogura, this temple was established in 1450 by Hosokawa temple's twelve-meter high pagoda is a Katsumoto. Its dry landscape garden, designated important cultural asset, and consisting of 15 large and small rocks on a commands a spectacular view. The temple is bed of white sand spread out over an east- regarded as one of Kyoto's best maple leaf west rectangular plot, is the most famous of viewing sites. its kind in the world. Tel: 075-861-0435 Tel: 075-463-2216 Open: 9:00-17:00 Open: 8:00-17:00 (8:30-16:30 from Dec. to Feb.) Entry: ¥300 Entry: ¥500

City bus, get off at Ryoanji-mae City bus, get off at Saga-shogakko-mae Access (#59 from Imadegawa Sta. on subway Karasuma line.) Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ninnaji Temple D-3 Adashino Nenbutsuji Temple B-3 Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage The area where this temple is situated was Site, Ninnaji Temple was constructed on the originally a site where people left the bodies orders Emperor Koko at the end of the 9th of people who had no friends or relatives to century. Its five-storied pagoda, a designated cremate or bury them. The Sento Kuyo, a important cultural asset, and the Kon-do Hall, memorial ceremony during which 1,000 a National Treasure, are prominently featured candles are lit, is held here on August 23 and in the temple's large enclosure. 24, in the temple's graveyard: home to more Tel: 075-461-1155 than 8,000 graves of unknown people. Open: 9:00-16:30, to enter the Goten Hall and Reiho-den Tel: 075-861-2221 Entry: free (¥300 for the season of cherry blossom) Open: 9:00-17:30 (9:00-17:00 in March, and June to Sept., 9:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.) Entry: ¥500

City bus, get off at Omuro-Ninnaji City bus, get off at Saga-Shaka-do-mae Access (#59 from Imadegawa Sta. on subway Karasuma line.) Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Myoshinji Temple D-3 Daikakuji Temple B-3 This temple was established in 1342 when This detached palace, which once belonged retired Emperor Hanazono converted what to Emperor Saga, was remodeled into a was formerly his detached palace into a Zen temple in 876. Ancient Osawa Pond, located temple. Only three out of the compound's 47 east of the temple, is a miniature copy of Lake sub-temples are open to the public. Dongting in China. The temple is one of Tel: 075-461-5226 Kyoto's most famous moon viewing spots. Open: 9:10-16:00 (each of the three sub-temples is different) The Saga chrysanthemum, a specimen that Entry: ¥400 (plus ¥400 to enter Taizo-in or Keishun-in, has survived for 300 years, is a well-known and ¥300 for Daishin-in) autumn attraction. Tel: 075-871-0071 Open: 9:00-16:30 Entry: ¥500 City bus, get off at Myoshinji-mae Access (#91 from Shijo Sta. on the Karasuma subway line) Access City bus, get off at Daikakuji (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

— 30 — — 31 — Saga Toriimoto Area B-3 Saihoji Temple C-5 This famous tourist area stretches from the A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Saihoji or the northern base of Mount Ogura to the area Moss Temple was converted into a Zen temple around the village of Kiyotaki. To the east of in 1339. In all, 120 species of moss cover the the road leading to Adashino Nenbutsuji gardens. Entry to the garden must be acquired Temple are a series of fine buildings with in advance with a reply postal card (enquire at ceramic tile roofs, and to the west of the road the Kyoto JNTO Tourist Information Center for are some excellent, preserved examples of details). thatched-roofed farm houses. Tel: 075-391-3631 Entry: ¥3,000 minimum donation (no change given) *Reservation reguired.

City bus, get off at Saga-shaka-do-mae City bus, get off at Kokedera-michi Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#29 from Shijo St. on the Karasuma subway line)

Jingoji Temple B-1 Katsura Imperial Villa D-5 Established in 809, the temple's main hall, a Construction of this world-famous wooden statue that is a designated National architectural and garden masterpiece began Treasure, has long been an object of in 1620. Its 56,000 square meter area is veneration to prevent illness and disaster. landscaped with a series of superbly The temple is home to many ancient designed gardens in which a number of Buddhist masterworks. At the Jizo-in simple, yet elegant halls and tea houses are subtemple, people break ceramic roof tiles in located. Entry to the garden must be the hope of preventing misfortune. arranged in advance through the Kyoto office Tel: 075-861-1769 of the Imperial Household Agency. Open: 9:00-16:00 Tel: 075-211-1215 (Kyoto office of the Imperial Entry: ¥400 Household Agency)

City bus, get off at Takao City bus, get off at Katsura-rikyu-mae Access (#8 from Shijo Sta. on the Karasuma subway line). Access (#33 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kozanji Temple B-1 Romantic Train (Sagano Scenic Railway) B-3 A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Kozanji This tourist train offers visitors an excellent Temple was built in 774. Among its ten chance to appreciate the stunning natural thousand artworks are seven National scenery along the Hozugawa River gorge, Treasures and 1,500 Important Cultural renowned for its cherry blossoms, the Assets. The world's oldest tea farm is located glowing green of its new leaves, and its within the temple grounds. autumn colors. Many people choose to Tel: 075-861-4204 return by boat from Kameoka: an exciting Open: 8:30-17:00 river-rapid experience. Entry: ¥400 in autumn only; ¥600 for entry to the Sekisui-in sub-temple Tel: 075-861-7444 Open: Trains operate every day except Dec. 30 to the end of February, and Wednesdays March 1-April 28, May 6-July 20, Sept. 1-Oct. 14, and Dec. 1-29. Fare: ¥600 (one way) City bus, get off at Takao Access (#8 from Shijo on the Karasuma subway line). Access JR San-in line, Saga-Arashiyama Sta.

Rakushisha B-3 Toei Uzumasa Movie Land D-3 Originally this house was the residence of the This Japanese movie theme park features Mukai Kyorai, a dedicated disciple of the various types of open-air sets used in samurai famous haiku poet, Matsuo Basho. The movies. Some of the studios are still producing name comes from an old tale in which a films. Other attractions include a cinema merchant pays in advance to buy all the culture hall featuring exhibits related to the persimmons on a certain tree, only to find history of Japanese movies and film making. them all on the ground the following morning. Visitors can also try on and be photographed in Tel: 075-881-1953 all kinds of traditional costumes. Open: 9:00-17:00 (10:00-16:00 from Jan. to Feb.) Tel: 075-864-7716 Entry: ¥150 Open: 9:00-17:00 (9:30-16:00 from Dec. to Feb.) closed: Dec. 21-31. Entry: ¥2,200

City bus, get off at Saga Shogakko-mae City bus, get off at Uzumasa-eigamura-michi Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#91 from Shijo Sta. on the Karasuma subway line)

— 32 — — 33 — ● Connecting Shiga and Nara with Kyoto, the Rakunan area has been settled ● ● ● ● since ancient times. The area includes Yamashina and Daigo, eastern entrance points to Kyoto, Fushimi which is known for sake brewing, and the remnants of the Momoyama Castle town.

TOFUKUJISENNYUJI TEMPLEFUSHIMI TEMPLE DAIGOJIINARI TAISYAKANSHUJI TEMPLE SHRINE TEMPLE ● ● ● ● ●

A B C D E F JR Tofukuji Sta. Tofukuji Sta. Toji Temple Toji Sta. SHINKANSEN Tozai Line Kyoto City Subway Kinki Nippon Railway Kyoto Line Kujo Sta. Kyoto SENNYUJI Terrsa Sennyuji 1 Temple Tofukuji Temple HIGASHIKUJO JR Nara Line Yamashina-ku Jujo-dori Jujo Sta. Tobakaido Sta. Jujo Sta. Nagitsuji Sta. Oishi Shrine Fushimi Inari Sta. Fushimi Inari Iwaya Temple Shrine ▲ Inari Sta. Mt. Inari Kamitobaguchi Sta. 2 Fukakusa Sta. Sekihoji Temple Main Line Keihan Railway KANSHUJI Kuinabashi Sta. Hotoji Temple Kanshuji Ono Sta. AY Temple Zuishin-in Temple Fujinomori Sta. FUKAKUSA MEISHIN EXPRESSW Takeda Sta.

Daigo Sanpo-in Kyoto-Minami I.C. Fujinomori Temple 3 Shrine Daigo Sta. Jonangu Shrine Daigoji Temple

Sumizome Sta. JR Fujinomori Sta. Kyoto Trade Fair Center Fushimi Sta. (Pulse Plaza) DAIGO Fushimi-ku

4 Ishida Sta. Tanbabashi Sta. Fushimi- Kintetsu- Momoyama Castle Tanbabashi Sta. Fushimi-Momoyama Extension Line will open on Nov. 2004 Gokonomiya Shrine Imperial Mausoleum FUSHIMI Rokujizo Sta. Hokaiji Temple (Hino-Yakushi) Fushimi- Momoyama Sta. Rokujizo Sta. Momoyama Sta. Momoyamagoryo- Rokujizo Sta. Sake Werehouses mae Sta. Momoyama in Fushimi minamiguchi Sta. Gekkeikan Okura Museum 5 Chushojima Sta. Kangetsukyo Sta. Keihan- Kohata Sta. Kohata Sta.

— 34 — — 35 — Tofukuji Temple C-1 Kanshuji Temple E-2 This temple was built in 1239. Covering an This garden features a fine pond at its center area of 200,000 square meters, it is the dotted with large and small stones, which is largest Zen temple in Kyoto. The wooden famous for its water lillies. In early summer bridge on the grounds is a well-known lotuses, azaleas, wisterias, and Japanese location for maple leaf viewing, for which the irises create magnificent scenes around the temple is nationally famous. entire area. Tel: 075-561-0087 Access: Tel: 075-571-0048 Open: 9:00-16:00 Open: 9:00-16:00 Entry: free (¥400 each for entry to the Hojo Garden Entry: ¥400 and Tsuten Bridge, ¥300 for the Reiun-in, ¥270 for the Funda-in, and ¥200 for the Doju-in.)

Access City bus, get off at Tofukuji (#208 from Kyoto Sta.). Access Tozai subway line, Ono Sta.

Sennyuji Temple C-1 Zuishin-in Temple F-2 This temple, often called Midera Temple Zuishin-in Temple contains a number of because of its close relationship with the famous artifacts, many things that once Imperial family, was originally named Hourinji belonged to the poetess, Ono Komachi. The Temple. A statue of the Kannon said to temple is also famous for its plum blossoms. resemble an image of a Chinese empress, A dance dedicated to Komachi is held here carved by her husband the emperor, is every year in late March. located in the main hall. Tel: 075-571-0025 Tel: 075-561-1551 Open: 9:00-16:30 Open: 9:00-16:30 (9:00-16:00, Dec. to Feb. ) Entry: ¥400 Entry: ¥300

City bus, get off at Sennyuji-michi Access (#208 from Kyoto Station). Access Tozai subway line, Ono Sta.

Fushimi Inari Shrine C-2 Jonangu Shrine A-3 The head shrine of more than 40,000 Inari Considered to be a geomantically perfect shrines throughout Japan, Fushimi Inari place, Jonangu Shrine hosts a special, Shrine is one of the oldest in Kyoto. ancient poem writing party/game twice a Enshrining the god of good harvests and year, in spring and fall. In the game, good business, the shrine is crowded with participants, dressed in full kimono, sit along people during the New Year and on the first a narrow stream. A sake cup is floated down day of each month. the stream from one player to another. Tel: 075-641-7331 Before the cup arrives, the receiving player Entry: free must compose a poem. Tel: 075-611-0575 Open: 9:00-16:30 City bus, get off at Inari-taisha-mae Entry: free (¥400 for the garden) (#5 south, from Kyoto Sta.). Access JR Nara line, Inari Sta. Keihan line, Fushimi Inari Sta. Access City bus, get off at Jonangu (#19 from Kyoto Sta.).

Daigoji Temple F-3 Sake Warehouses in Fushimi B-5 Built in 874 and designated as a UNESCO This row of sake warehouses covered in World Cultural Heritage Site, Daigoji Temple wood at the bottom and plastered white on houses a number of National Treasures and the top is a beloved sight in the sake brewing important properties, including a five-story town of Fushimi. Designated as one of pagoda, the oldest wooden building in Kyoto Kyoto's 100 scenic places, this view from the Prefecture. The temple is one of the most promenade along the river is exquisite. In famous in the area for cherry blossom addition, the area also features such viewing. attractions as the Teradaya ryokan and the Tel: 075-571-0002 Gekkeikan Okura Museum (all about sake). Open: 9:00-17:00 for the Sanpo-in (9:00-16:00, Nov. to Feb.) Entry: free (¥600 in spring&autumn only)

City bus, get off at Chushojima (#81 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Tozai subway line, Daigo Sta. Access Keihan line Chushojima Sta.

— 36 — — 37 — Map references on this page are color coordinated. Rakuchu P.10-11 Rakusai P.28-29 For each color and the correct map page number, Rakuto P.16-17 Rakunan P.34-35 see color code table to the right. Rakuhoku P.22-23

Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art E-3 Kyoto National Museum D-5 Built in 1928, this museum is housed in an This red brick museum was built in 1895. It imposing, very large western-style brick is a designated Important Cultural Asset. Its building. The museum regularly holds extensive collection is focused on ancient special exhibits of modern and contemporary Oriental art and antiques from both China art by domestic and international artists. The and Japan. The garden, featuring a fountain museum collection consists of about 1,400 and many statues, is a beautiful place to works of modern Japanese art. relax. Tel: 075-771-4107 Tel: 075-525-2473 Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Mondays Open: 9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays Entry: ¥400 for permanent exhibitions Entry: ¥420 for permanent exhibits

City bus, get off at Hakubutsukan,Sanjusangen-do-mae Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta. Access (#206,208 or #100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Fureaikan, Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts E-3 The National Museum of Modern Art, Kyoto E-3 Situated on the basement of the Miyako This stunning modern structure arranges Messe, this facility is devoted to Kyoto's seven or eight major annual exhibitions for traditional craft culture. The hall also has masterpieces by Japanese and international modern media facilties such as video artists. The museum also has an excellent stations, computer searching, and a library permanent collection. devoted to Kyoto's traditional industries. Tel: 075-761-4111 Open: 9:30-17:00 (open Friday nights, April to Tel: 075-762-2670 October), closed on Mondays Open: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays Entry: ¥420 for permanent exhibits Entry: free

Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta. Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta.

Chado Research Center Museum of Ikebana Hosomi Museum Sen-oku Hakuko Kan C-1 D-3 C-3 (Sumitomo Collection) F-3 This unique center is devoted to the This library and exhibit hall, which opened Home to the art collection started by Home to a priceless collection of 600 appreciation of the traditional Japanese in 1976, provides a comprehensive range Hosomi Kokoan, a prosperous Osaka Chinese bronze works and countless tea ceremony, which continues to play a of information on Japanese flower businessman. This musuem consists of examples of superb Chinese major role in keeping many of Japan's arrangement. Advanced reservation is about 1,000 exceptional pieces calligraphy, this museum was founded traditional arts alive. Every year, four required for entry to this facility. including paintings, carvings, and fine by the Sumitomo family in 1960. major exhibitions are held to demonstrate Tel: 075-221-2686 handicrafts, of which twelve are Tel: 075-771-6411 various aspects related to tea. Open: 9:00-16:00, closed on Saturdays, Important Cultural Properties. Open: 10:00-16:00, March-June and Sept.- Sundays and holidays Nov., closed on Mondays and holidays Tel: 075-431-6474 Entry: free (reservations required) Tel: 075-752-5555 Entry: ¥700 Open: 9:30-16:30, closed on Mondays Open: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays Entry: ¥500 (¥800 for special events) Entry: ¥700

City bus, get off at Higashitenno-cho Access Karasuma subway line, Kurama-guchi Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta. Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta. Access (#5 and 100 from Kyoto Sta.)

Ike Taiga Museum The Kahitsukan Hakusa-sonso Garden The Nomura Art Museum C-5 (Kyoto Museum of Contemporary Art) C-4 (Hashimoto Kansetsu Memorial Museum) D-2 F-3 This museum is devoted to the painting This museum derives its name from the Once the residence of the late 19th- Home to the Nomura family art collection. and calligraphy work of Ikeno Taiga, belief that creative achievement is enhanced century Japanese painter, Kansetsu This museum has an impressive and covers the full range of his creative by doubting established theory or ideas and Hashimoto, this lovely location is an collection of more than 1,300 items. The lifespan. The collection was assembled going one's own way. There are very few excellent place to relax and appreciate museum is only open during spring and by the museum's founder and curator, works on display here, allowing the visitor to a wide range of art. In the garden, autumn. the late Sasaki Yoneyuki. really appreciate each individual piece. visitors can sip green maccha tea and Tel: 075-751-0374 Tel: 075-381-2832 Tel: 075-525-1311 look at numerous stone statues. Open: 10:00-16:30, closed on Mondays Open: 10:00-16:30, (closed during summer and winter) Open: 10:00-17:00 Tel: 075-751-0446 Closed on Wednesdays and 12/28-1/2 Closed on Mondays, Entry: ¥700 Entry: ¥500 Open: 10:00-17:00 The end and beginning of the year. Entry: ¥800 Entry: ¥1,000 City bus, get off at Koke-dera-michi City bus, get off at Gion City bus, get off at Ginkakuji-michi City bus, get off at Nanzenji- Access (#29 from Karasuma-shijo Sta., Access Access Access on the Karasuma subway line ) (#206, #100 from Kyoto Sta.) (#5 from Kyoto Sta.) Eikan-do-michi (#5, #100 from Kyoto Sta.)

— 38 — — 39 — The Museum of Kyoto D-3 Museum of Bamboo B-5 This museum is devoted to providing a This Japanese style library, equipped with comprehensive introduction to the culture exhibition rooms and a tea room, is part of and history of Kyoto. The modern, main the Rakusai Bamboo Park. The park has building holds regular major international art about 110 different types of bamboo. exhibitions, and also houses exhibits related Tel: 075-331-3821 to Kyoto, and reference rooms. Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays Tel: 075-222-0888 Entry: free (entry charged for the park) Open: 10:00-19:30, closed on every Monday of every month Entry: ¥500 for permanent exhibits

City bus, get off at Minami-fukunishi-cho-mae Access (Nishi #3, Toku-Nishi #3 from the west exit Access Karasuma subway line, Karasuma Oike Sta. of Katsura Sta. on the Hankyu line)

Domoto Museum B-1 Town Preservation Center B-3 This private, fine art museum is home to a The Saga Toriimoto area, developed in the collection of 2,200 works by Domoto Insho, a 17th century in front of Atago Shrine. Here, famous Japanese painter, who established visitors can stroll among Japanese traditional himself in Kyoto. The collection contains an houses with thatched and tiled roofs in a excellent body of abstract paintings based on beautiful, natural setting. Buddhist themes. Tel: 075-864-2406 Tel: 075-463-0007 Open: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays Open: 9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays Entry: free Entry: ¥500

City bus, get off at Ritsumeikan-daigaku-mae City bus, get off at Saga-shaka-do-mae Access (#50 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#28 from Kyoto Sta.)

Kawai Kanjiro's House Kondo Yuzo Memorial Hall Horino Memorial Museum Gekkeikan Okura Museum B-5 C-5 B-3 B-5 This superbly preserved residence The former home of the renowned This traditional Japanese home is Gekkeikan Sake Company Ltd. is one was the home and studio of one of ceramic genius, Kondo Yuzo, a living devoted to the history of sake brewing of Kyoto's oldest sake brewers. This Japan's most famous modern National Treasure, this fine facility and Kyoto merchant (machiya) culture. museum has exhibits related to sake ceramic artists, Kawai Kanjiro. Most includes a collection of his work, and Tel: 075-223-2072 brewing and superb visual displays. of the house interior, including the a replica of his workshop (complete Open: 11:00-17:00, closed on Mondays and Sake tasting and souvenir shopping during the New Year holidays furniture, were designed by the artist. with the tools that he used). Entry: ¥300 are also possible here. Tel: 075-561-3585 Tel: 075-561-2917 Tel: 075-623-2056 Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Mondays Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Wednesdays Open: 9:30-16:30, closed on Mondays Entry: ¥900 Entry: ¥500 Entry: ¥300

City bus, get off at Gojo-zaka City bus, get off at Gojo-zaka City bus, get off at Chushojima Access (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#206, 100 from Kyoto Sta.) Access Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta. Access (#81 from Kyoto Sta.)

The Jotenkaku Museum Raku Museum Kyoto School Historic Museum Umekoji Steam Locomotive A-1 C-2 D-4 Preservation Hall C-5 Shokokuji Temple is one of Kyoto's Rakuyaki refers to a special kind of This museum, with its interesting exhibit oldest and most important Zen temples. hand-shaped pottery that is fired at corners and over 8,000 documents and This facility is popular with people of all Its collection includes numerous low temperatures. It is frequently artifacts related to Kyoto’s 130 years of ages, especially children. The musuem treasures from the Golden and Silver used in the traditional Japanese tea public, elementary school history, is highly is home to 17 vintage steam locomo- pavilions, including four National ceremony. This museum has a recommended. The museum is located in tives. An actual steam train run is sta- Treasures, and 111 Important Cultural collection of 1,000 pieces belonging the former Kaichi Elementary School. ged here three times a day. Properties. to the Rakuya family, founded by Tel: 075-344-1305 Tel: 075-314-2996 Open: 9:00-17:00; closed Wednesdays (and Open: 9:30-17:00, closed on Mondays Tel: 075-241-0423 Chojiro 400 years ago. Entry: ¥400 for over 16; ¥100 for over 4-15 Open: 10:00-17:00, closed irregularly and 12/28-1/4) Tel: 075-414-0304 Entry: ¥200 Steam locomotive ride: ¥200 for over 16; during the New Year's holiday Open: 10:00-16:30, closed on Mondays ¥100 for over 4-15 Entry: ¥600 Entry: ¥800 City bus, get off at Umekoji-koen-mae Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta. Access (#205 from Kyoto Sta.)

— 40 — — 41 — With more than 1,200 years of history, Kyoto is home to nearly 70 Kiyomizu Ceramic Glazing Yuzen Dyeing different handicraft traditions. Many of Kotobuki Toshun F-5 Kodai Yuzen-en Gallery C-4 these traditions are Located within the Kiyomizu-yaki pottery The first floor of this gallery has displays alive and well, complex, Kotobuki Toshun is a well- of antique kimonos and fans; the second adding a special known place for the study of the floor functions as a shop; and the third Kiyomizu-yaki tradition. The facility offers floor demonstrates the yuzen (hand- sense of vitality and visitors a chance to see how this kind of painted) kimono decoration technique. cultural depth to the pottery is made, as well as experience Visitors can hand-paint their own city's already the design process themselves. hankerchiefs. remarkable historical Add: 7-2 Kawata, Kiyomizu-yaki Danchi, Add: Takatsuji-dori, Inokuma-nishi-iru, Yamashina -ku Tel: 075-581-7195 Shimogyo-ku Tel: 075-832-0500 heritage. Reservations: required for groups Reservations: required for groups Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Sundays, and Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New holidays Dec.-Feb. Year holidays Kiyomizu Yaki Kyo Braided Cord City bus, get off at Kawata (#29 from City bus, get off at Horikawa-matsubara This style of pottery glazing and design Braided cords have been in use in Japan Access Yamashina Sta., Tozai subway line) Access (#9 and #28 from Kyoto Sta.) was developed in the Kiyomizu area. Its since the seventh century. Today, these excellent designs and various techniques finely braided and colored cords are still in are famous throughout the world. wide use to tie obi (kimono sashes). Yuzen Dyeing Yuzen Dyeing Kyo Washi (Handmade Paper) Yuzen Dyeing Kyoto Yuzen Cultural Hall D-5 Shozan Dyeing and E-1 A colorful design and dyeing process Kyoto washi paper has long been regarded Weaving Gallery inspired by seasonal and natural motifs, as the finest in the land. Fibers from This hall has a wide range of displays yuzen dyeing plays an important role in various bushes and plants are used. and exhibits on Kyoto's yuzen (hand The kimono creation process is dem- traditional kimono and obi production. Kurodani washi is particularly famous. painted) dyeing tradition. In the onstrated in this gallery, where visi- hands-on experience corner, visitors tors can also dye their own handker- can dye their owns handkerchiefs us- chiefs or place mats. In the adjacent Nishijin Brocade Cloisonne ing stencils. weaving studio, textile hand weaving This gorgeous silk fabric weaving process, Mainly used for accessories, cloisonne is a Add: 6 Mameda-cho, Nishikyogoku, Ukyo-ku is demonstrated. Tel: 075-311-0025 developed in Kyoto's Nishijin weaving special decoration process whereby metal Reservations: required for groups Add: 47 Kagamiishi-cho, Kinugasa, Kita-ku district, is known for its delicate patterns. surfaces are patterned with enamel glazes. Open: 9:00-17:00, closed on Sundays, and Tel: 075-491-5101 during the New Year holidays Reservations: required Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New Natural Dyeing Kyo Buddhist Altars and Fittings Year holidays City bus, get off at Nakanohashi-gojo City bus, get off at Tsuchitenjo-cho This age-old dyeing process uses As the heart of Buddhist culture for most of Access (#73 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#Kita 1, from Kitaoji Sta. on subway natural materials to yeild the delicate Japanese history, Kyoto is the center of Karasuma line.) tints and soft feeling particular to production of the nation's finest hand- Japanese fabrics. made altars and fittings. Yuzen Dyeing Yuzen Dyeing Kyoto Fans Zazen (Zen Meditation) Marumasu Nishimura-ya C-3 Yume Yusai Dyeing Workshop D-4 Beautifully crafted and delicately Kyoto is one of the world's leading centers decorated, Kyoto fans have a long for Zen mediation practice. The city has For more than 90 years, this family- Here, visitors can dye their own hand- history as a distinctive symbol of many important temples and monasteries. run yuzen (stencil) studio has been kerchief, or a pair of tabis (Japanese refinement that continues even today. producing fine Kyoto textiles. Visitors socks) using an original technique can gain hands-on experience mak- called kodai-zome developed by Okuda Kyo Zogan (Damascene) ing their own handkerchiefs, table Yusai, a renowned dying master. runners, and T-shirts. Add: 403 Funaboko-cho, Shinmachi-dori, Kyoto damascene is widely admired for its Add: 457 Tsuboya-cho, Ogawa-dori, Oike Bukkoji-agaru, Shimogyo-ku high engraving quality. Using fine silver sagaru, Nakagyo-ku Tel: 075-344-6530 Reservations: required and gold foils, this technique is used to Tel: 075-211-3273 Open: 10:00-16:00, closed the 2nd and 4th Reservations: required for groups Saturday of the month, Sundays, and make a wide range of interior decorations Open: 9:00-17:00, closed during the New holidays and jewelry. Year holidays

Kyoto is home to much of Japan's living art and craft traditions. Experience the magic. See for yourself what Kyoto handicrafts are all about. Access Tozai subway line, Nijo Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta.

— 42 — — 43 — Yuzen Dyeing Yuzen Dyeing Kyoto Traditional Industrial Fureai-kan (Kyoto Musuem Craft Association B-4 of Traditional Crafts) E-3 This association was first set up in Situated on the basement of the 1979 by various people in Kyoto's Miyako Messe, the Fureai-kan was handicraft industry. On the premises set up as a preservation and display visitors can learn about yuzen dyeing center for all of Kyoto's remaining 66 Cord Braiding Washi (Handmade Paper) and how to make Kyoto ceramic dolls. living craft traditions. A workshop tour can also be arranged. Adachi Kumihimo Gallery Washi Club Add: B1F Kyoto Kangyokan Hall (Miyako D-2 C-3 Add: 2F Kyogoku-Ichiban-gai, Teramachi- Messe), 9-1 Okazaki, Seishoji-cho, Sakyo-ku dori, Shijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Tel: 075-762-2670 This unique facility has a library of This washi club teaches the use of Tel: 075-221-4154 Reservations: required Reservations: required for gruops books and reference materials on handmade paper for all kinds of Open: 11:00-17:00, closed on Mondays, the Open: 10:00-18:00, closed on Mondays Japanese cord braiding. One-day modern daily life situations. In 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month, and certain holidays courses in cord braiding (sash bands addition to paper making (about 90 and hair accessories) are offered. minutes), visitors can also learn the Access Karasuma subway line, Shijo Sta. Access Tozai subway line, Higashiyama Sta. Large groups wishing to study will be Japanese art of wrapping. accomodated at any time. Add: Abura-no-koji, Nijo-agaru, Nakagyo-ku Add: Demizu-dori, Karasuma-nishi-iru, Tel: 075-231-4577 Kamigyo-ku Reservations: required Hand Weaving Dyeing and Hand Weaving Tel: 075-432-4113 Open: 10:00-20:00 (except during lunch), Reservations: required closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Open: 9:00-16:00 (except during lunch), Nishijin Textile Center Nishijin Hinaya Kobo closed on weekends and holidays C-2 D-1 This large, impressive facility This work studio offers the visitor a Access Karasuma subway line, Marutamachi Sta. Access Tozai subway line, Nijojo-mae-Sta. functions as the public aspect of the variety of hands-on experience, Nishijin weaving district, Japan's including introductory workshops on largest textile "town". Here visitors dyeing, hand weaving, silk cord can see weaving demonstrations, braiding, and natural food preparation. Cloisonne / Woodblock Printing / Doll Making Gold Foil Work kimono shows, and make things (a Add: Shinmachi-dori, Kamidachiuri agaru, Kyoto Handicraft Center Kobori Kyo Buddhist table runner). Kamigyu-ku E-2 F-5 Tel: 075-411-3602 Altar Fittings Kobo Add: Horikawa-dori, Imadegawa-minami-iru, Reservations: required Various traditional craftsmen founded Kamigyo-ku Tel: 075-451-9231 Open: 10:00-17:00, closed on Saturdays, this large facility to teach foreign Reservations: required Sundays, and holidays This studio features a library and Open: 10:00-17:00, closed during the New tourists about Kyoto handicrafts. gallery devoted to Kyoto Buddhist Year holidays Here you can see demonstrations altar fittings, and exhibits on and gain hands-on experience in traditional altar manufacturing Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta. Access Karasuma subway line, Imadegawa Sta. cloisonne making, woodblock printing processes, tools and materials. and doll creation. Add: 88 Nishinoya-dodo-cho, Yamashina-ku Add: On the north side of Marutamachi, east Tel: 075-341-4121 of Higashioji. 3-min. walk from Heian Shrine. Reservations: required Tel: 075-761-5080 Open: 10:00-16:00 (except lunch time ), Fan Painting Inlaid Work (Damascene) Reservations: required for groups closed on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays Open: 13:00-16:00 Kyosen-do Kawahito Zogan A-5 B-2 Access City bus, get off at Kumano-jinja-mae Access City bus, get off at Ibanoue-cho (#29 from At this comprehensive facility visitors This fine showroom and design (#206 from Kyoto Sta.) Yamashina Sta., on the Tozai subway line ) can learn all about traditional fan- studio was established by Kawahito making processes. In one corner Zogan. The basement has an active visitors can also make their own fan, workshop and design studio where Zen Meditation Zen Meditation which is then finished and mailed to visitors can make their own them (about one month later). accessories (in about two hours). Tenryuji Temple Kenninji Temple Add: Higashinotoin-dori, Shomen-agaru, Add: 76 Minami-machi, Tojiin-dori, Kita-ku B-3 B-4 Shimogyo-ku Tel: 075-461-2773 Surrounded by abundant natural beauty This is the first Zen temple in Kyoto built Tel: 075-371-4151 Reservations: required Reservations: required Open: 9:00-16:00 (and during lunch), closed (cherry blossoms in spring, colorful in 1202, and it is the most important Open: 9:00-17:00 (closed during lunch), on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays leaves in fall), with the mountains in the temple of all Kennin-ji Temple group in closed on the 2nd weekend of every month, background, this is one of Kyoto's finest Rinzai sect. Zen meditation and sermon and during the New Year holidays Zen temples. Here visitors (advance by Senko-kai are open on the second Access Kyoto Sta., JR and the Karasuma Access City bus, get off at Tojiin-minami-machi reservation required) can experience Sunday every month from 8:00 for 2 subway line (#26 from Kyoto Sta.) Zen meditation and temple cuisine. hours (from 9:00 in autumn and winter). Add: Saga Tenryuji, Susukinobaba-cho, Add: Hanamikoji Shijo-sagaru, Higahsiyama-ku Ukyo-ku Tel: 075-881-1235 Tel: 075-561-6363 Reservations: required Reservations: required for groups Open: Second Sunday every month Open: 9:00-17:00 From 8:00 (Apr.-Sep.) From 9:00 (Oct.-Mar.) *From 9:00 on the 2nd Sun. for individuals for free. Closed Aug.(flexible time schedule may acceptable for groups) City bus, get off at Arashiyama City bus, get off at Higashi Yasui Access Tenryuji-mae (#28 from Kyoto Sta.) Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.)

— 44 — — 45 — With its long history and culture, Kyoto has an impressive calendar of important seasonal events. Many of these special rituals and ceremonies bring visitors from all over Jidai the country.

4 3 Kemari Hajime Yabusame Shinji Held in Shimogamo Shrine on This horse and archery event is Gion Matsuri 1 the 4th, kemari is a game that 5 held annually in Shimogamo Jan. May was once played by the Shrine on the 3rd. It functions Imperial family. Kemari is also as a preliminary, purfication 1-29 22 played at Shiramine Shrine on ritual of the Aoi Matsuri festival. July 7th. Jidai Matsuri Gion Matsuri (Festival of the Ages) 15 7 (Gion Festival) 10 This magnificent procession, Aoi Matsuri July This festival, consists of a Oct. some 1,700 people, in traditional 8-12 (Hollyhock Festival) number of purification rites and costumes, hosted by Heian Hatsu Ebisu One of Kyoto's three major rituals held between the 1st Shrine on the 22nd, leaves from the Imperial Palace (lasts about Especially celebrated by festivals, the Aoi Matsuri is and the 29th. The highlight is three hours in total). business people from the 8th held on the 15th. A 700-meter the three nights (14th, 15th, to the 12th at Ebisu Shrine, procession of carts and people 16th) leading up to the giant Hatsu Ebisu dates back to the dressed in authentic historical procession (17th) of rolling, 22 16th century. costumes parades from the wooden, float-towers covered in ancient textiles and pulled by Kurama no Himatsuri Imperial Palace to Shimogamo ( Fire festival in Mt. Kurama) Shrine and Kamigamo Shrine. This wild and unique fire festival takes place in the mountain 25 3rd Sunday 7-10 village of Kurama on the 22nd. Baika Sai Toki Matsuri At the climax of the festival, male (Plum Blossom Festival) Mifune Matsuri (Pottery Fair) family members (after the small (Mifune Festival) 2 This giant plum blossom From the 7th to the 10th, Gojo boys have paraded about with Held on the 3rd Sunday of May 8 Feb. festival takes place at Kitano Aug. Street east of the river become their own torches), carry long on the river in Arashiyama. Tenmangu Shrine on the 25th. a giant pottery market, with burning fire torches up to Yuki Highlights include an elegant In an orchard filled with the over 500 artists selling their Shrine on the mountainside. aristocratic atmosphere, poetry, sweet smell of pink and white wares. blossoms, a tea party is held court music and dancing on where visitors are served by some twenty imperial boats. 2nd Sunday geiko and maiko. 16 Arashiyama Momiji Matsuri Daimonji (Arashiyama Maple Festival) (Obon Send-off Fires) Outdoor Yuka Dining This festival, held in honor of the Haru no Odori Platforms The end of the Festival of the 11 autumn leaves of this famous Dead, this unique event takes Nov. (Spring Dances) For four-and-a-half months, area, takes place around the In spring, the geiko and maiko place at around 20:00 on the Togetsukyo Bridge on the second from about May 1st, restaurants 16th, when the first of five of Kyoto's major traditional along the west side of the Ka- Sunday of the month. Festivities entertainment quarters stage a giant hillside cedar bonfires (in include traditional Japanese 4 mogawa River set up outdoor the shape of various Buddhist Apr. series of dances (Miyako dining platforms called yuka. dancing, music and a kyogen Odori, Kyo Odori, Kitano Odori, symbols is set alight. comedy theatre performance. and Kamogawa Odori). Kangetsu no Yuube 1/2 (Harvest Full Moon) Kyoto Takigi Noh On the night of the harvest full 1 This magnificent nightime moon (in early October in some Kencha Sai 6 traditional theatre performance, 9 years), Daikakuji Temple, one of (Tea Festival) June lit by burning torches, is held at Sep. the three best places for moon 12 Held on the 1st of the month at Heian Shrine on the 1st and watching in Japan, throws an Dec. Kitano Tenmangu Temple, this 2nd. The event only dates back ancient and elaborate moon festival was established by to 1950, but the performance viewing party. As part of the Toyotomi Hideyoshi in 1587, and the players themselves are celebrations a number of boats Events include tea ceremonies, timeless and mysterious. move out into the center of shrine rituals and different Miyako Odori Osawa Pond. forms of entertainment.

— 46 — — 47 — Visiting popular spots in Kyoto Easy-to-use tourist attraction transportation access table Kyoto is well served by an efficient system of buses. Take buses whenever you can. Using a bus might seem very complicated at first, but once you get used to them you will find that they are extremely convenient, fast and inexpensive. If you are in a party of three or four, you might find that a taxi, in many instances, is just as convenient. Buses are the way to get to many of Kyoto's most famous tourist attractions. The leading tourist spots in the city are: Kiyomizu Temple, Heian Shrine, Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavlion), Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion), and Nijo Castle. Kinkaku-ji or the Golden (Kinkakuji Temple Pavilion) City bus, Kinkakuji-michi City bus 101 or 205 City bus 204 (from Okazaki- michi) City bus 102 or 204 City bus 206, change to 204 or 205 at Kitaoji Bus Terminal City bus 12 (from Nijojo-mae) or 204 (from Horikawa- Marutamachi)

Kitayama-dori (Nijo Castle)

Keifuku Railway Kinkakuji Eizan Line Temple Kitaoji-dori City bus, Nijojo-mae, Horikawa- Marutamachi; Nijojo-mae on the Subway, line Tozai City bus 202, get off at Horikawa- Marutamachi Nijo-jo City bus 9, 50 or 101, get off at Nijojo- mae Karasuma line to Karasuma- Subway, line, Oike Stn, then change to the Tozai City bus 204, get off at Horikawa- Marutamachi City bus 93 or 204 (from Okazaki- michi), get off at Horikawa- Marutamachi line Subway Tozai City bus 101 or 12, get off at Nijojo- mae City bus 204, get off at Horikawa- Marutamachi

GinkakujiGinkakuji Imadegawa-dori TempleTemple Karasuma Line Kyoto City Subway Main Line Keihan Railways Kawaramachi-dori City bus 100, get off at Ginkakuji- mae Ginkaku-ji or the Silver (Ginkakuji Temple Pavilion) City bus, Ginkakuji-mae, Ginkakuji- michi City bus 100, get off at Ginkakuji- mae City bus 5 or 17, get off at Ginkakuji-michi City bus 204 (from Horikawa- Marutamachi) City bus 102 or 204, get off at Ginkakuji-michi City bus 100 (from Kyoto-kaikan- Bijutsukan-mae), and get off at Ginkakuji-mae City bus 5 (from Kyoto-Kaikan- Bijutsukan-mae), and get off at Ginkakuji-michi

Kawabata-dori Shirakawa-dori Kamo River Karasuma-dori Horikawa-dori Nishioji-dori Senbon-dori

Marutamachi-dori (Heian Jingu Shrine)

Arashiyama Line Keifuku Railway HeianHeian JinguJingu ShrineShrine Heian Jingu City bus, Kyoto-kaikan-Bijutsu-kan- mae, Higashiyama-Nijo, Okazaki-michi Higashiyama Stn. on the Subway, line Tozai City bus 100, get off at Kyoto- kaikan-Bijutsukan-mae) City bus 202 or 206, get off at Higashiyama Nijo kaikan-Bijutsu-kan-mae Higashiyama Stn. on the Subway, subway line Tozai Nijo City bus 100 or 5, get off at Kyoto- Kaikan-Bijutsukan-mae City bus 93 or 204 (from Horikawa- Marutamachi), get off at Okazaki- michi line Subway Tozai City bus 204, get off at Okazaki- michi Castle Oike-dori Sanjo- dori

Kyoto City Subway Tozai Line Shijo-dori

Hankyu Railways Kiyomizu-dera (Kiyomizu-dera Temple) City bus, Gojo-zaka City bus 100 (from Kyoto- kaikan, Bijutsukan-mae) City bus 202 or 206 (from Higashiyama Nijo) City bus 206 or 100 City bus 5 or 100, get off at Kyoto- City bus 204 or 205, change to bus 206 at Kitaoji Bus Terminal Kyoto Line City bus 202 (from Horikawa- Marutamachi) JR San-in Main

Gojo-dori Kiyomizu-dera Temple (Kyoto Sta.)

City Bus Route Shichijo- no.100 dori no.101 Subway, Karasuma-Oike Stn. on Subway, line, then change to the the Tozai Karasuma subway line, get off at Kyoto Stn. Subway, Karasuma-Oike Stn. on Subway, line, change to the the Tozai Karasuma subway line City bus 100 or 206 City bus 100, 5 or 17 City bus 100 City bus 101 or 205 City bus, Kyoto-eki-mae Kyoto-Sta Subway, no.102 Kyoto-eki no.206 no.5 JR Tokaido Main no.9 JR Kyoto Sta. no.17 JR Shinkansen Kinki Nippon Kyoto Line Railway no.50 no.205 Kujo-dori no.202 (Heian Shrine)

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Historical, traditional Kyoto is home to thousands of temples and shrines, countless living, cultural traditions, fascinating architecture and abundant greenery. Blessed with four distinct seasons, Kyoto is special all year round. Encounter a world of wonderful people and traditional living, explore Kyoto.

Kyoto Station Area Walking Course Nanzenji Temple Area Walking Course Toji Temple—Umekoji Park—Nishi Honganji Temple—Higashi Honganji Temple Nanzenji Temple—Eikan-do Temple—Tetsugakunomichi (Path of Philosophy) —Shoseien Garden—Kyoto Station Building —Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion)

Imadega Hanayacho-dori wa-dori Nishi Honganji Ginkakuji-michi Nanzenji Temple – (3 min.) – Eikan-do Temple Highlights Shomen-dori Temple – (5 min.) – Tetsugakunomichi Higashi- Shoseien Walking north on Hakusa-sonsou Ginkakuji Honganji Garden Garden Temple (Path of Philosophy) – (40 min.) –

Horikawa-dori Omiyadori from Toji

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h Umekoji Umekoji Park. In the park, i Steam Locomotive Kyoto Sta. Building PreserPreservationvation Hall in addition to the Umekoji Shinnyo-do Temple JR Tokaido Main Line Anrakuji JR Kyoto Sta. Steam Locomotive Temple Hachijo-dori Museum, there is a fine Shishigatani-dori Konkai Komyoji Temple Reikanji restaurant overlooking a (Kurodani) Temple Kanchi-in Mibu-dori Temple pond. From here, the Toji-dori Toji-dori walk continues to Nishi SHISHIGATANI Highlights

Toji Temple Kawaramachi-dori Okazaki Shrine Aburanokoji-dori Senbon-dori Takeda Kaido Takeda Toji Sta. Shinmachi-dori Muromachi-dori Honganji Temple and This walk starts from the main gate Sen-oku Shinsenbon-dori Kujo-dori Kujo Sta. Higashi Honganji Temple, Hakuko kan of Nanzenji Temple. A little further Kinki Nippon Railway Line Kyoto Kyoto City Kyoto Karasuma Line Subway both major sites of OKAZAKI up the road lies Eikan-do Temple, Toji Temple – (15 min.) – Umekoji Park – (20 min.) – historical and cultural famous for its autumn leaves. From Eikan-do Temple Nishi Honganji Temple – (10 min.) – Higashi interest. The last spot on Eikan-do, visitors follow the world- the walk is Kyoto Station, Honganji Temple – (2min.) – Shoseien Garden – (5 famous two-kilometer Path of a modern edifice full of Philosophy up to Ginkakuji Temple, min.) – Kyoto Station Building Nanzenji Temple shopping and relaxation one of Kyoto's most popular options. attractions.

Kiyomizu-dera Temple Area Walking Course Ohara Kurama Hiking Course Kiyomizu-dera Temple—Sannenzaka—Ninenzaka—Ishibekoji—Maruyama Park —Chion-in Temple—Shoren-in Temple Ohara—Jakko-in Temple—Ebumi Pass—Shizuhara—Yakkozaka—Kurama

Shoren-in Temple Kiyomizu-dera Temple – (2 min.) – Highlights Sannenzaka – (3 min.) – Ninenzaka – (5 This walk begins on the Shinmonzen-dori Shinbashi-dori min.) – Ishibekoji – (10min.) – Maruyama west side of the Chion-in Temple GION – (5 min.) – – (3 min.) Kibune Shorin-in historical village of Park Chion-in Temple Hosen-in Temple Hanamikoji-dori Shrine KURAMA Jakko-in Temple Temple Ohara. From the Jingumichi-dori – Shoren-in Temple 513▲ Mt.Kurama Jikko-in Temple serene silence of

Shijo-dori Kurama Temple 373▲ Sanzen-in Temple Jakko-in Temple, visitors Maruyama Park Mt.Konpira OHARA Yasaka Jinja Yakkozaka enter the mountains, Shrine Yuki Shrine Ebumi Shrine Kurama Sta. SHIZUHARA passing in front of Ebumi Pass Ebumi Shrine, and walk Highlights Kibuneguchi Sta. over the Ebumi Ridge Yasui Kitamon-dori Kodaiji Temple to the village of Ishibekoji This walk starts at the amazing Higashiyama Shizuhara. From here Yasui Kiyomizu-dera Temple complex. Ninose Sta. From the temple visitors walk down the path leads over a descending series of narrow another ridge to the old Kiyomizumichi Yasaka Pagoda laneways full of pottery shops, village of Kurama Matsubara- Ninenzaka where visitors can relax dori cafes and restaurants. The path ri Kiyomizuzaka Ohara – (20 min.) – Jakko-in Temple – (60 min.) – o then leads into the Maruyama Park, in an outdoor hotspa, ji-d Sanenzaka Ebumi Pass – (25 min.) – Shizuhara – (30 min.) – shop for vegetable io and on to the large compouns of sh a Kiyomizu-dera Yakkozaka – (20 min.) – Kurama pickle delicacies or ig ori Temple Chion-in Temple and Shoren-in H -d aka simply marvel at the joz Kiyomizushinmichi-dori Temple, full of treasures and Gojozaka Go Kyoto Ceramics Center historical buildings. greenery and fresh air.

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Kinkakuji Temple Area Walking Course Fushimi Inari Shrine Area Walking Course Kinkakuji Temple (Golden Pavilion)—Ryoanji Temple—Ninnaji Temple— Sennyuji Temple—Tofukuji Temple—Ohashi-ke Family Garden — Myoshinji Temple Fushimi Inari Shrine

Tofukuji Sta. Kinkakuji Temple – (20 min.) – Ryoanji Sennyuji Temple – (15 min.) – Tofukuji

Kinkakuji Temple Temple – (15 min.) – Ninnaji Temple – (10 Temple – (15 min.) – Ohashike Family Kinkakuji- min.) – Myoshinji Temple Sennyuji Garden – (2 min.) – Fushimi Inari Shrine mae Temple

Wara Tenjin y wa Shrine wa Tofukuji Temple Ryoanji Temple Funda-in Temple

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Main Line Line Line Main Main Main Keihan Railway Keihan This course follows the historical K Highlights Toji-in Temple Hirano Shrine Kinukake-no-michi road, starting Kitano Tenmangu from the world-famous precincts TTobakaidoobakaido Sta. This course begins at Tofukuji Ninnaji Temple Shrine Keifuku Railway Kitanohakubaicho of the Golden Pavilion. Bordered Temple, which has two fine Ryoanjimichi Sta. Kitano Line Sta. gardens and several massive Toji-in Sta. a- with red Japanese pines, the path Imadegaw leads to the much photographed ancient wooden structures, and Omuro Sta. Keishun-in Ichijo-dori dori Myoshinji Sta. Temple Zen stone and raked gravel leads up to the secluded stillness

Myoshinji garden at Ryoanji Temple. JR Nara Line of Sennyuji Temple. From here Temple 116▲ Torin-in Temple Following the base of the forested Ohashi-ke Family Garden the visitor passes by the Ohashi Narabigaoka hill River Tenjin Family Garden, built by one of Daishin-in Myoshinjimichi-dori hills, the path leads on to Ninnaji

Taizo-in Temple Tenjin-dori Japan's leading modern Temple Temple, popular in spring for its Maruta machi-dori late-blooming cherry trees. The gardeners, to the mysterious and JR San-in Main (Sagano Line) Hanazono Sta. final stop is the giant Zen Inari Sta. Fushimi Inari Shrine extensive Fushimi Inari Shrine compound of Myoshinji Temple, Mt.Inari complex, with its countless orange torii gates and upwardly wending Kaikonoyashiro Shrine which contains 47 smaller sub-

Nishioji-dori temples. mountain paths.

Arashiyama •Sagano Area Walking Course Yasaka Jinja Shrine, Gion Area Night Walking Course Togetsukyo Bridge—Tenryuji Temple—Nonomiya Shrine—Jojakkoji Temple— Gioji Temple—Seiryoji Temple—Daikakuji Temple Pontocho—Gion/Shinbashi—Yasaka Jinja Shrine—Gion Corner

Daikakuji Temple Togetsukyo Bridge – (5 min.) – Tenryuji Pontocho – (15 min.) – Gion/Shinbashi – Temple – (3 min.) – Nonomiya Shrine - (7 Niomon-dori (10 min.) –Yasaka Jinja Shrine – (15 min.) – min.) – Jojakkoji Temple – (10 min.) – Gioji Gion Corner

Temple – (10 min.) –Seiryoji Temple – (10 Kawabata-dori

min.) – Daikakuji Temple Higashioji-dori Seiryoji Temple Highlights Sanjo Keihan Sta. Sanjo-dori Highlights (Shaka-do) Higashiyama Sta. This route begins at the Togetsukyo This route leads along the narrow Bridge, which looks out over the Oi Gioji Temple Sanjo Sta. Pontocho laneway, with its old Rakushisha Wakamatsu-dori Nison-in Temple River and the Arashiyama mountains in wooden-fronted restaurants and the background. From here the visitors Furumonzen-dori tea houses, and then across the Jojakkoji Temple Saga-Arashiyama Sta. strolls through a finely preserved area Shirakawakita river on Shijo to the Romantic Train to the northern gate of the fantastic -dori Sagano Line Nonomiya Torokko Shinmonzen-dori Gion/Shinbashi area. This walk is Shrine Saga Sta. Tenryuji Temple compound, with its Nawate-dori especially recommended in the Tenryuji impressive gardens. After this the path Shinba Torokko Temple shi-dori evening, when one will most likely Arashiyama goes on past a number of humble see several women in kimono and Daihikaku Temple Sta. Keifuku- cottages, stone Buddhas, interesting

Pontocho-dori perhaps even a geisha hurrying Arashiyama Kiyamachi-dori Sta. temples and shrines, ending finally at by. The path continues to Yasaka Daikakuji Temple. Some people may Shijo-dori Shrine, and then on to Gion Katsura River Togetsukyo Shijo Sta. Yasaka Jinja Bridge prefer to do this route by bicycle (which Shrine Corner, where visitors can can be rented just north of the experience a number of different Togetsukyo Bridge). Hanamikoji-dori Gion Corner traditional art performances.

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Kyoto is the capital of Japan when it comes to temple and shrine markets. These monthly events offer the visitor an excellent opportunity to shop (bargaining is expected!, so don't be shy) for old things like kimono and antiques, or for just about anything else one might imagine. But best of all these events are a great way to see Japanese people, old and young alike.

Toji Temple (the 21st of each month) C-5 This large market, also known as Kobo-san, in memory of the 8th century Buddhist saint, Kobo Daishi, is covered with about 1,200 stalls (antiques, clothing, food, plants, ceramics, etc.). The biggest Kobo-san markets are in December and January.

Access Karasuma subway line, Kujo Sta.

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine B-1 (the 25th of each month) Marking the anniversary of the scholar and poet, Sugawara Michizane, this large market (antiques, clothing, food, plants, ceramics, etc.) is also known as Tenjin-san.

City bus, get off at Kitano Tenmangu-mae Access (#101 from Kyoto Sta.)

Toji Temple C-5 Chionji Temple E-2 (the 1st Sunday of each month) (the 15th of each month) Tel: 075-691-3325 Tel: 075-781-9171 City bus, get off at Hyakumanben Access Karasuma subway line, Kujo Sta. Access (#206 from Kyoto Sta.)

Imamiya Shrine A-5 Kamigoryo Shrine D-1 (the 1st of each month) (the 18th of each month) Tel: 075-491- 0082 Tel: 075-441-2260

Access City bus, get off at Imamiya-jinja-mae Access Karasuma subway line, Kuramaguchi Sta.

Myorenji Temple C-1 Koshoji Temple C-5 (the 12th of each month) (the 28th of each month) Tel: 075-451-3527 Tel: 075-371-0075

Access City bus, get off at Horikawa-teranouchi Access City bus, get off at Shichijo-horikawa

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