Visit Yamashina Ward
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Things to do
Kyoto/Osaka: Sanzenin, Bamboo Forest, & Arashiyama Day Trip
Kyoto/Osaka: Kyoto Coast, Amanohashidate & Ine Bay Day Trip
Skip the lines Basic Ticket at SAMURAI NINJA MUSEUM TOKYO
1 Day Hiroshima & Miyajima Tour from Hiroshima, Kyoto, or Osaka
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Other neighborhoods around Yamashina Ward
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Hokanji Temple or Kyoto Ryozen Gokoku Shrine.
Higashiyama Ward
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Murin-an while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Maruyama Park while you're exploring the area.
Higashikujo Nishisannocho
While there might not be top attractions in Higashikujo Nishisannocho, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Kyoto Station Building and Kyoto Tower.
Fushimi Ward
Fushimi Ward is a destination travelers like for its monuments, and you might hop aboard the metro at JR Fujinomori Station or Kuinabashi Station to explore sights like Fushimi Inari Shrine.
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- Other vacations you might like
- Himukai-daijingu Shrine
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Nijō Castle
- Nishiki Market
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Nara Park
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Osaka University
- Kyoto University
- Heian Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Gion Corner
- Todaiji Temple
- Kifune Shrine
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
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