Guidebook for Kita-ku, Kyōto-shi
Sightseeing
In spring, Japanese people enjoy viewing not only cherry but ume blossom. This shrine is famous for having 50 kinds of ume trees. admission/free. 春の京都旅行に梅苑は欠かせません。限定のかわいい梅ステーショナリーは女子必見。梅苑のみ入場料大人700円。
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Kitano-temmangū Shrine
Bakurocho Kamigyo WardIn spring, Japanese people enjoy viewing not only cherry but ume blossom. This shrine is famous for having 50 kinds of ume trees. admission/free. 春の京都旅行に梅苑は欠かせません。限定のかわいい梅ステーショナリーは女子必見。梅苑のみ入場料大人700円。
It is a secluded spot, but many tourists visit. You can see wild Japanese monkey and a variety of animals here. admission/550yen. 海外からの旅行客に人気の隠れたスポット。ニホンザルだけでなく、たくさんの野生動物に会えるかもしれません。入場料大人550円。
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嵐山モンキーパークいわたやま
Arashiyama Nakaoshitachō-61 Nishikyo WardIt is a secluded spot, but many tourists visit. You can see wild Japanese monkey and a variety of animals here. admission/550yen. 海外からの旅行客に人気の隠れたスポット。ニホンザルだけでなく、たくさんの野生動物に会えるかもしれません。入場料大人550円。
(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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Shimogamo Jinja
下鴨泉川町-59 左京区(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Shimogamo Shrine (Shimogamo Jinja) is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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(Free admission to main ground. Main hall: 500 yen)
Kamigamo Shrine is a recognized World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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Kamigamo-jinja
Kamigamo Motoyama(Free admission to main ground. Main hall: 500 yen)
Kamigamo Shrine is a recognized World Heritage Site, predates the city's establishment as national capital in 794.
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(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
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Nijo Castle
541 Nijōjōchō(Admission fee: 600 yen)
Nijo Castle (Nijōjō) was built in 1603 as the Kyoto residence of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the first shogun of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
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(Admission fee: 500 yen)
A World Heritage Site. Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April.
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Ninna-ji
Omuroōuchi(Admission fee: 500 yen)
A World Heritage Site. Goten, the former residence of the head priest is built in the style of an imperial palace. Cherries bloom around mid-April.
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(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
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Ryōan-ji
Ryōanji Goryōnoshitachō(Admission fee: 500 yen)
Ryoanji Temple is the site of Japan's most famous rock garden, which attracts hundreds of visitors every day.
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Arashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.
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Arashiyama
Sagatenryuji Tateishicho Ukyo WardArashiyama is a pleasant, touristy district in the western outskirts of Kyoto. Arashiyama is particularly popular during the cherry blossom and fall color seasons.
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(Free admission)
One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds.
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Hirano Shrine
1-chōme-7-9 Imagawa(Free admission)
One of Kyoto's most famous hanami spots, Hirano Shrine is also known for the many varieties of cherry trees found on its grounds.
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(Admission fee: 400 yen)
Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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Kinkaku-ji
Kinkakujichō(Admission fee: 400 yen)
Kinkakuji is a Zen temple in northern Kyoto whose top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
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Everything Else
Bicycle is good for getting around the city. You can also returned it to another terminal. about 40min/Kinkaku-ji~Arashiyama. \1000~/day. 金閣寺から嵐山まで名所を巡るサイクリングをしましょう。片道約40分、返却は嵐山でも可能です。1日1000円~。
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Kyoto Cycling Tour Project (Kyoto Station Cycle Terminal)
552-13 HigashiaburanokōjichōBicycle is good for getting around the city. You can also returned it to another terminal. about 40min/Kinkaku-ji~Arashiyama. \1000~/day. 金閣寺から嵐山まで名所を巡るサイクリングをしましょう。片道約40分、返却は嵐山でも可能です。1日1000円~。
A public bathhouse close by. Adult: 430 yen. Shampoo, soap, towel and hair drier are provided with extra fee (30 to 40 yen each). Operation hours: 14:00 to 01:00. Closed on Mondays.
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Kinkakuji-yu
34 Kinugasa KitatenjinmorichōA public bathhouse close by. Adult: 430 yen. Shampoo, soap, towel and hair drier are provided with extra fee (30 to 40 yen each). Operation hours: 14:00 to 01:00. Closed on Mondays.
Food Scene
Sakata yakigashi ten is one of the best pastry shops in Kyoto. Her pie and cookie will give you a memorable experience. cherry pie(1P)\470. 自然素材にこだわった洋菓子店。素朴ということではなく本当においしいお菓子です。チェリーパイ(1P)470円。
坂田焼菓子店
181-1-1 NishijōzenjichōSakata yakigashi ten is one of the best pastry shops in Kyoto. Her pie and cookie will give you a memorable experience. cherry pie(1P)\470. 自然素材にこだわった洋菓子店。素朴ということではなく本当においしいお菓子です。チェリーパイ(1P)470円。
Awamochi is a kind of Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. It is like rice cake. You can eat it fresh from the oven. one portion\600. 北野天満宮から歩いてすぐの和菓子のお店。炊き立ての粟で作るお餅は他では食べられません。餡ときな粉の粟餅セット(お茶付き)600円。
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Awamochidokoro Sawaya
838-7 KamiyagawachōAwamochi is a kind of Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. It is like rice cake. You can eat it fresh from the oven. one portion\600. 北野天満宮から歩いてすぐの和菓子のお店。炊き立ての粟で作るお餅は他では食べられません。餡ときな粉の粟餅セット(お茶付き)600円。
The traditional bath house building was built about 80 years ago. In 2000, Sarasa Nishijin Café opened here and has been famous since for the unique atmosphere it offers.
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Sarasa Nishijin
11-1 Murasakino HigashifujinomorichōThe traditional bath house building was built about 80 years ago. In 2000, Sarasa Nishijin Café opened here and has been famous since for the unique atmosphere it offers.
Arts & Culture
Funaoka is a beautiful old bathhouse, built in 1920s. It is the best sento bar none. charge/430yen. 西洋の文化をおおいに取りこんだ大正ロマンが残る場所。カフェやパブリックスペースなど、当時を彷彿させるタイル装飾は京都に数多くあれど、船岡温泉だけは別格。大人430円。
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Funaoka Onsen
82-1 Murasakino MinamifunaokachōFunaoka is a beautiful old bathhouse, built in 1920s. It is the best sento bar none. charge/430yen. 西洋の文化をおおいに取りこんだ大正ロマンが残る場所。カフェやパブリックスペースなど、当時を彷彿させるタイル装飾は京都に数多くあれど、船岡温泉だけは別格。大人430円。
(Admission fee: 2,200 yen)
Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally.
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Toei Kyoto Studio Park
10 Uzumasa Higashihachiokachō(Admission fee: 2,200 yen)
Kyoto Studio Park is a film set and theme park in one. It is essentially a small town from the Edo Period. Actual filming takes place occasionally.
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