Location: Nishijin District
Top Things to do in Nishijin District
Top 10 Sacred & Religious Sites in Nishijin District, Kinki
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.
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1. Myokenji Temple
2. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,032 reviews
Reviewed By carlwtb - Chicago, United States
This temple was a good stop in between the overly touristy temples to get a feel for what an active, in-use piece of history and culture is like. There was a very large number of people seeking good grades from the enshrined deity. Also open in the autumn was a large and lovely maple garden for everyone to get their fill of autumn colors.
3. Shakuzoji Temple Kuginukijizo
4. Honpoji Temple
5. Sembon Shakado
6. Myorenji Temple
7. Goo Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 164 reviews
Reviewed By LYLEY9
One of the most see Shinto Shrine in Kyoto. Located across the street from the Imperial Villa. This is a Shinto Shrine and not a Buddhist temple, it might be good to read up on the difference between a shrine and a Buddhist temple before going to Japan. This would assist you in better understanding the religious significance of the difference and to better understand the culture (similar to understanding the difference between Christians and Catholics).
8. Hirano Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 203 reviews
Reviewed By kojit708 - Yokohama, Japan
Despite the small area, the shrine holds approx. 400 sakura trees with 60 types. It is so impressive to visit the shrine in the full bloom season of sakura as different colour of pink are everywhere! It is also a convenient location to visit other famous sightseeing spots in walking distance, such as Kinkaku (Gold Temple): 10 min. walk, Kitano-Tenmangu: 15 min. walk and Ryoan-ji: 15-20 min. walk.
9. Seimei Shrine
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 332 reviews
This shrine honours an 'onmyou' (principles of Yin and Yang) scholar of the Heian period, Abeno Seimei. The shrine was established in 1007, at the site of what had been his house. It is said to ward off evil.
Reviewed By Greengrove - Tokyo, Japan
I felt energised after visiting here. It was so nice to visit a "power spot" that is small and quiet.There are not so many visitors and no tourist coaches! It has its own bus stops too, on the No12 bus, so it is easy to find. If you are a figure skating fan, you will see numerous ema devoted to Yuzuru Hanyu, and his signed ema is in the shrine office along with Evgenia Medvedeva and Shae-Lynn Bourne. If not, it doesn't matter, anyone can go here and benefit from the energy. You can bottle the water from the pentacle well and you are supposed to drink half and put the other half in your bath. To seek out the Kami-sama, put the coin in the box, ring the bell, clap twice, bow once hands together. Is it a unique place.
