Yamashina Ward
Kyoto
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.

Kawaramachi Street
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Kawaramachi Street, a favorite shopping spot in Kyoto. Check out the temples and top-notch restaurants in this culturally rich area.

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.

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.

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.

Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Things to do

Kyoto 5-Star Geisha Night Walk: Small-Group Authentic Experience

Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha

Kyoto: Nishiki Market Food Tour - 7 Tastings

Kyoto Geisha Walking Tour: Gion District & Hidden Gems



