Location: Gion
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The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto
1. Yasaka Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,601 reviews
Reviewed By warrenD190 - Vladivostok, Russia
Yasaka Shrine must be part of any tour of the temple and shrine jewels of Higashi-Yama. It brings with it 1350 years of Japanese History. It couples nicely with a stroll through nearby Maruyama Park and its idyllic teahouse over the pond or coming from the Gion area.
2. Yasaka Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Up4aTrip - Thousand Oaks, United States
Stayed just a short walk the the shrine complex. At night there is a food stall event where you can sample a verity of foods and lounge around the picnic table area.
3. Tatsumi Daimyojin Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 54 reviews
Reviewed By Rogyrl - Victoria Capital Regional District, Canada
Enjoyed this bit of tranquility amidst the busy tourist filled streets. love the fact that this Shinto Shrine is specifically to support and protect the entertainment and geisha district. Watch out for the speeding taxi cabs who seemed very inpatient and rather un-japanese. guess the volume of tourists got to them.
