Top 10 Historic Walking Areas in Kyoto, Kinki

January 25, 2022 Elouise Mccaul

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. Seishin-in Nyonindo Temple

Daigodaigoyama, Fushimi-Ku, Kyoto 601-1383 Kyoto Prefecture https://www.daigoji.or.jp/grounds/kamidaigo.html#kamidaigo07
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Seishin-in Nyonindo Temple

2. Katsura Imperial Villa

Katsuramisono, Nishikyo-Ku, Kyoto 615-8014 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-211-1215 http://sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/guide/katsura.html
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4.5 based on 472 reviews

Katsura Imperial Villa

Application in advance is highly recommended. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This beautiful home belonged to members of the Katsura family, one of the Imperial families of Japan. The home displays some very traditional Japanese architecture and landscape design.

Reviewed By hrtraveler

Lovely garden; recommend taking the English language tour(there are several every day) and also recommend applying on line before visiting to make sure you get a place on the tour. Tour was informative, and the gardens are beautiful. Took city bus from Kyoto station, which supplied good information regarding the proper bus stop to exit. And the villa is a short walk from the bus stop.

3. Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Kamigyo-ku Area around Kyoto Gosho, Kyoto 602-0881 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-211-6348 http://www.fng.or.jp/kyoto/kyoto-index.html
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4.5 based on 283 reviews

Kyoto Gyoen National Garden

Reviewed By DellaG_12 - Coquitlam, Canada

Once again a magnificent garden surrounds the Imperial Palace. Unfortunately we did not check in advance to see the procedure required to take a tour of the Imperial Palace in Kyoto and we were not able to view the palace grounds. Fortunately, the surrounding gardens were opened to the general public. As always, the imperial garden is an expansive garden space with attractive walkways, special shrines located away from main traffic areas and offers a quiet respite for prayers or private contemplation. It is beautiful in late autumn and the deciduous trees are at its best displaying their fall colors. Beautiful walks by the lake and small bridges to cross over. Such a wonderful reprieve from the major city area, just a lazy afternoon observing nature, couples and young children at play.

4. Nakaragi Road

Shimogamo Hangicho, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0823 Kyoto Prefecture http://ja.kyoto.travel/glossary/single.php?glossary_id=606
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Nakaragi Road

5. Kifune Shrine

55 Shichikuseihokucho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8426 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-492-6374
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4.5 based on 56 reviews

Kifune Shrine

Reviewed By Jaymoony - Thalang District, Thailand

We felt like getting out and about and go for a bit of a hike out of Kyoto. We followed some advice to head out to Kifune and take the short hike through the magnificent woods over to Kurama. We were not disappointed!

6. Gion Shirakawa

Higashiyama-ku along Shirakawa River Minamidori, Kyoto 605-0000 Kyoto Prefecture http://ja.kyoto.travel/glossary/single.php?glossary_id=474
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4.5 based on 47 reviews

Gion Shirakawa

Reviewed By DellaG_12 - Coquitlam, Canada

Anytime is a good time to stroll this area. I found that for myself, this area becomes more enchanting when the sun is setting and the lanterns are lit and you can gaze inside the teahouse/bar establishment.. A truly unique and engaging experience especially if it is not too crowded. The canal waterway adds to the romance of this walk, very much a captivating moment. A very pleasant stroll.

7. Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area

Saga Toriimoto Sennocho, Ukyo-Ku, Kyoto 616-8437 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-872-6767
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Saga Toriimoto Traditional Buildings Preservation Area

8. Nenenokomichi

530 Shimokawaramachi Kodaiji Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0017 Kyoto Prefecture
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Nenenokomichi

9. Kiyamachi Street

Ishiyacho Zaimokucho, Nakagyo-Ku, Kyoto 604-8002 Kyoto Prefecture
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Kiyamachi Street

10. Hounji Temple

30-1 Nishigamo Chinjuancho, Kita-Ku, Kyoto 603-8846 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-491-7701
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Hounji Temple

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