What to do and see in Nishijin District, Kinki: The Best Sights & Landmarks

March 28, 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. Myokenji Temple

514 Myokenjimaecho, Teranouchi-dori Shinmachi Nishi-iru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0005 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-414-0808 http://www.shikaishodo-myokenji.org/
Excellent
35%
Good
57%
Satisfactory
9%
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4.5 based on 23 reviews

Myokenji Temple

2. Ichiidani-Nanano Shrine

Omiyadori Rozanji Agaru Nishi Hairu, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-0094 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-462-0132 http://www.ichiidaninananojinja.com/
Excellent
38%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
0%
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Ichiidani-Nanano Shrine

3. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

931 Bakuro-Cho, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-8386 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-461-0005 http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp
Excellent
37%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
12%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,032 reviews

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

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.

4. Shakuzoji Temple Kuginukijizo

503 Hanakurumacho Sembondori Kamidachiuri Agaru, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8305 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-414-2233
Excellent
29%
Good
55%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
3%
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4.0 based on 31 reviews

Shakuzoji Temple Kuginukijizo

5. Honpoji Temple

617 Honpojimaecho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0061 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-441-7997 http://eishouzan.honpouji.nichiren-shu.jp/
Excellent
26%
Good
60%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 35 reviews

Honpoji Temple

6. Sembon Shakado

1034 Mizomaecho, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-8319 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-461-5973 http://www.daihoonji.com/
Excellent
35%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
11%
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4.0 based on 89 reviews

Sembon Shakado

7. Myorenji Temple

875 Myorenjimaecho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8418 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-451-3527 http://myorenji.or.jp/
Excellent
38%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
29%
Poor
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4.0 based on 21 reviews

Myorenji Temple

8. Goo Shrine

385 Okakuencho, Karasuma-Dori Shimochojacho Sagaru, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-8011 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-441-5458 http://www.gooujinja.or.jp/
Excellent
21%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
23%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 164 reviews

Goo Shrine

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).

9. Hirano Shrine

1 Hirano Miyamotocho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8322 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-461-4450 http://www.hiranojinja.com/
Excellent
31%
Good
50%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
3%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 203 reviews

Hirano Shrine

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.

10. Seimei Shrine

806 Horikawadori Ichijo agaru Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8222 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-441-6460 http://www.seimeijinja.jp/
Excellent
27%
Good
46%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 332 reviews

Seimei Shrine

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.

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