In Kyoto, many photos are taken with Hokanji as the backdrop. However, if you pass Hokanji and head towards Kiyomizu-dera, you’ll encounter stone stair streets known as Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka. “Kyoto’s Night View of Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka” After passing Hokanji, Ninen-zaka is the first to appear. Before reaching Ninen-zaka, there’s a picturesque spot with Hokanji as the background, making it ...
This photo, considered one of Kyoto’s iconic images, features the backdrop of “Hokanji” located near Kiyomizu-dera. The path to Kiyomizu-dera, known as Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka, often provides a picturesque view of Hokanji, making it a popular spot for photography. “Hokanji, recognized as one of Japan’s iconic views in Kyoto.” Hokanji holds a significant place among Kyoto’s iconic views. When traveling ...
In the eastern part of Kyoto’s Gion Street, you’ll come across a large shrine easily accessible through a main street entrance. This shrine is known as “Yasaka Shrine,” situated at the eastern end of Gion Street in Kyoto. Originally named Kiyomizu Shrine, it was later changed to Yasaka Shrine. “Yasaka Shrine in Kyoto Gion” The name “Yasaka” comes from a ...
To the east of Kawaramachi, the central commercial area in Kyoto, stretches Gion Street. Gion is a charming street lined with traditional Japanese houses, exuding Kyoto’s nostalgic atmosphere. This area is particularly famous as the street of the geisha. “Famous Gion Street as the Geisha District in Kyoto, Japan” Gion Street is well-known as the geisha district. Geisha, a traditional ...
If you can find Kuromon Market in Osaka, then in Kyoto, you’ll discover Nishiki Market. Situated not far from Kyoto Station and even closer to Gion, it holds a central position in Kyoto. “Nishiki Market, Known as Kyoto’s Kitchen” Nishiki Market is often referred to as Kyoto’s Kitchen. With a history spanning over 400 years, this traditional market extends for ...
Near the Torokko Arashiyama Station in Kyoto’s Arashiyama, you can find a small pond. Known as “Ogurai Pond (Oguraike),” this is a modest pond that you may encounter on your way to take or disembark from the Torokko Train. “A Small Pond in Kyoto’s Arashiyama, Oguraike” In reality, it’s not a particularly noteworthy place, especially when compared to the bamboo ...
In Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto, you can find various tourist attractions, including one of Japan’s renowned scenic spots, “Tenryu-ji Temple,” which is also recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Tenryu-ji Temple is famous not only for the temple itself but also for the garden with a pond that can be found within its premises. ...
Upon arriving in Kyoto Arashiyama, it was already well past lunchtime. On the way from Kyoto Station to Arashiyama, I searched for a place to eat and discovered a famous soba restaurant in Arashiyama. Considering its proximity to Arashiyama Park, I thought it would be a good idea to have a meal at this restaurant. “A Restaurant with a View ...
In Arashiyama, located in the western part of Kyoto, you can find various tourist attractions, with one of the most famous being the bamboo grove. Known as “Chikurin,” this bamboo grove extends for about 600 meters. “Visiting Arashiyama to See This Place” The reason for visiting Arashiyama on this trip was, in fact, to see this place. I intentionally visited ...
The buses in Kyoto, Japan, have some differences compared to buses in South Korea. In South Korea, passengers typically board the bus through the front door, tagging their transportation card, and exit through the rear door, tagging their card again. “In Kyoto, Board Through the Rear Door and Exit Through the Front Door” However, in Kyoto, the process is the ...
When traveling to a country or city, visiting a tourist center in the region or city can provide valuable information about the journey. In the past, during my travels in Singapore, I visited the tourist center on Orchard Road, Singapore, to gather useful information. Similarly, I obtained helpful information from the tourist center in Tokyo’s Shinjuku. “Kyoto Tourist Center for ...
In the Kansai region of Japan, various travel passes are available, such as the Kansai Thru Pass and Osaka Amazing Pass. Kyoto also offers similar passes, and during this Kyoto trip, I used the Bus One-Day Pass, allowing unlimited bus rides for a day. “Unlimited transportation card available in Kyoto” The One-Day Pass, allowing unlimited bus rides in Kyoto, can ...