What to See in Higashiyama Ward
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Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Historic Buddhist temple known for its large wooden stage and scenic views, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine is one of the Kanpei-taisha, which means that it is highly supported by the government. Its history dates back to 656.
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Maruyama Park
Kyoto's most popular spot for cherry blossom viewing. The most famous place in the park is the Shidarezakura (weeping cherry tree), which…
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Gion Corner
This venue shows traditional arts such as ikebana, Kyo-mai dance, tea ceremony, playing on Koto (a traditional instrument), Gagaku Court…
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Ninenzaka & Sannenzaka Neigbourhood
Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka are one of Kyoto's most preserved neighbourhoods.
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Sanjūsangen-dō or Rengeō-in-hon-dō
Sanjūsangen-dō is a Buddhist temple of the Tendai sect in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto, Japan.
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Chion-in
Chion-in in Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto, Japan is the headquarters of the Jōdo-shū founded by Hōnen, who proclaimed that sentient beings are…
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Rokuharamitsuji Temple
Rokuharamitsu-ji is a Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Founded by Kūya in 951, the Hondō was burned during the wars at the end of the Heian…
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Kyoto National Museum
Former imperial museum showing expositions of unique artifacts from shrines and temples of Kyoto.
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Minami-za (kabuki Theater)
This famous theater is a birthplace of kabuki, classical Japanese dance drama.
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Mimitsuka
The Mimizuka, an alteration of the original Hanazuka is a monument in Kyoto, Japan, dedicated to the sliced noses of killed Korean…
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