《2018 latest》 Kyoto sightseeing recommended gourmet / leisure spot ranking BEST10

《2018 latest》 Kyoto sightseeing recommended gourmet / leisure spot ranking BEST10

A classic for foreign tourists Kyoto ・ Sightseeing in Nara. Of course, it is a land with many Japanese fans. There are countless shrines and temples, and the historical and emotional cityscape is gaining popularity. If you walk along the dignified road and visit shrines and temples, you will be able to eliminate your hesitation and fatigue. Kyoto The temples and shrines that come to mind immediately are Kinkakuji (Kaenji) and Byodoin Phoenix Hall. Kyoto The garden is famous, but there are many other places to see. So this time, Kyoto Introducing the standard sightseeing spots and hidden hidden spots in the ranking!

"table of contents"
1 You can't miss the scenery at "Kiyomizu-dera" overlooking Higashiyama ...!
2 "Kyoto Tower", a landmark tower of "steel-free architecture", which is rare in the world
3 Here are some recommendations from the Zen Buddhist temple "Zenji" in Kyoto!
4 Senbon Torii of "Fushimi Inari Taisha" with an occult tradition!
5 "Yasaka Shrine", a power spot for marriage with the legend that "dragons live"
6 "Kitano Tenmangu", a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, famous for its plum blossoms and autumn leaves
7 World heritage sites "Shimogamo Shrine" and "Kamigamo Shrine" in the upper reaches of the Kamo River
8 "Heian Jingu" where you can enjoy the flowers of the four seasons
9 The five-storied pagoda is not only in Toji but also in "Ninnaji"!
10 The most famous walking spot in Kyoto, "The Road of Philosophy"

1. There is a must-see view at "Kiyomizu-dera" overlooking Higashiyama ...!

Known as "The Stage of Kiyomizu", "Kiyomizu-dera" is a temple that is so famous that Japanese people have always heard of it. There are many important cultural properties and it is registered as a World Heritage Site. Before summer when the fresh green shines and in the high season of autumn when the autumn leaves are beautiful, there are many tourists who come to enjoy the scenery. In addition, there are many buildings near Kiyomizu-dera that make you feel the good old city. The highlights are Gojo-dori, where the Gojo Ohashi Bridge where Ushiwakamaru and Benkei met, and Ichinen-zaka, Ninen-zaka (Ninen-zaka), and Sannen-zaka (Sanneizaka), where cobblestones are rare. Besides the beautiful scenery of Ichinen-zaka and Ninen-zaka, Kyoto There are restaurants and cafes where you can enjoy unique gourmet food. It is also recommended as a calm walking course. By the way, there is "Love Fortune Stone" which was confirmed to be a relic of the Jomon period by recent research. Kyoto The landlord shrine is also located in Kiyomizu-dera. It is considered a sacred place for love and is popular with couples and couples.


2. "Kyoto Tower", a landmark tower of "steel-free architecture", which is rare in the world

Unlike the Tokyo Tower and the Eiffel Tower, it was built with a structure that does not use steel frames. Kyoto Tower ". Kyoto JR, the gateway to Kyoto It is an observatory tower located just off the station. It features an elegant design reminiscent of a white cylindrical lighthouse. Kyoto It is a symbolic existence of. Kyoto An observatory tower overlooking the city, such as Higashi Honganji, Nishi Honganji, Toji, etc. Kyoto You can see the large temple that represents the area from the sky. It's also fun to stop by while visiting temples to find your next destination. again, Kyoto The lower part of the tower Kyoto It is a tower hotel. There is also a large communal bath on the 3rd basement floor, so Kyoto If you are staying for sightseeing, this place may be interesting.


3. Introducing the recommended Zen Buddhist temples in Kyoto!

·Tenryu temple
The official name "Rinzai Sect Daihonzan Tenryu-ji" is a world cultural heritage that was first designated as a historic site and special place of scenic beauty in Japan. The Sogenchi Pond Garden with Arashiyama in the background is very beautiful and very popular as a photography spot. Arashiyama also has a rare temple called "Suzumushi Temple" where bell worms sing all year round, so this is also worth watching.
・ Nanzenji Temple
It is a popular temple with various attractions such as the national treasure, Sanmon, which is one of the "three major gates of Japan", and Suirokaku. There is a long-established Yudofu shop nearby, so you don't have to worry about lunch.
・ Kenninji Temple
At the main temple of the Rinzai sect Kenninji school, the highlight is the national treasure Tawaraya Sotatsu's "Fujin and Raijinzu". Ryoanji Temple is famous for the dry landscape garden, but the dry landscape garden with the white sand of Kenninji Temple is also exceptionally beautiful.
・ Kodaiji Temple
The official name "Washimineyama Kodaiju Seizenji" is a temple built by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's regular room, Kitaseisho, to pray for souls when Hideyoshi died of illness. The beautiful bamboo grove and gardens of Kodaiji Temple are also popular with many tourists and are lit up at night. Kodaiji Temple is a healing space where dignified air flows.


4. Senbon Torii of "Fushimi Inari Taisha" with occult tradition!

"Fushimi Inari Taisha" is famous for its "Senbon Torii", which is a series of red torii gates like a tunnel. It is a tourist spot visited by many tourists from home and abroad, and it is widely known that many gods are enshrined. By the way, it is said to be "Senbon Torii", but it seems that there are actually about 10,000 units in the entire Mt. Inari. It is said that when you go through the Senbon Torii, you should dive while praying so that your wish will come true. On the Shinkansen Kyoto For those who visit Kyoto The recommended access method is to take a taxi or bus from the Hachijo exit of the station. In addition, you can reach Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine in about 5 minutes on foot from Keihan Railway Fushimi Inari Station, so it is easy to access by train.


5. "Yasaka Shrine", a power spot for marriage with the legend that "dragons live"

Yasaka Shrine, called Gion-san, is known as Higashiyama's premier tourist attraction. It is also famous for holding the Gion Festival, and is said to have the benefit of marriage. There are stone statues of Okuninushi and White Rabbit, and the Omikuji "Koi Mikuji", which specializes in romance, and is very popular as a date course for couples. In addition, the area around Yasaka Shrine is Sanjo-dori, a retro and high-colored cityscape. Kyoto There is Shijo-dori, which has the largest shopping street, so it's perfect for a walk ♪ From Sanjo-dori to Shijo-dori Kyoto Since it is the largest red-light district in Gion called "Hanami Lane", you can often see Maiko going back and forth to the banquet.


6. "Kitano Tenmangu", a shrine dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, famous for plum blossoms and autumn leaves

"Kitano Tenmangu" is nicknamed "Tenjin-san" and is gaining faith. It enshrines Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar and aristocrat in the Heian period, as a deity. During the Edo period, many people prayed for the achievement of their studies because of the excellence of Sugawara no Michizane. As a result, Sugawara no Michizane became known as the "god of learning." Many students who are preparing to take the exam and those who are looking for a job are visiting to pray for success. JR Kyoto From the station Kyoto The city bus is the most convenient. You can access it by line 50 for "Ritsumeikan University" or line 101 for "Nijo Castle / Kitano Tenmangu / Kinkakuji". It is convenient for sightseeing if you purchase a one-day ticket that allows unlimited rides on the subway and buses ♪


7. World heritage sites "Shimogamo Shrine" and "Kamigamo Shrine" in the upper reaches of the Kamo River

The upper reaches of the Kamogawa River is called "Kamo Shrine" Kyoto But it's a pretty old shrine. It is also written in the Tale of Genji Kyoto It holds "Aoi Matsuri", one of the three major festivals, and has a history of more than a thousand years. It is also characteristic that it incorporates the idea of Onmyodo, Kyoto "Shimogamo Shrine" located in the northeast of the Imperial Palace plays the role of guarding the demon gate. In addition, "Kamigamo Shrine" has Kamiyama, which is said to have descended from Kamo Betsurai Ogami, and is said to be the origin of the custom of salting and salting. "Old city" where the culture from the Heian period to the Edo period is inherited Kyoto It has been certified as a World Cultural Heritage as a "cultural property of Japan", and the landscape fused with the natural environment represents Japan's unique spirituality and culture.


8. "Heian Jingu" where you can enjoy seasonal flowers

"Heian Jingu", which was founded in 1887 with Emperor Kanmu as a deity, enshrines Emperor Kanmu and Emperor Komei. The vermilion-painted architecture is beautiful and distinctive, such as the Otenmon Gate and Daigokuden, which imitate the main office behind the Heiankyo University. Shinen has a pond spring strolling garden of about 30,000 square meters, which is a scenic spot. The flowers of the four seasons are in full bloom here, and many tourists gather throughout the year. This "Heian Jingu Shrine" is a famous spot that you definitely don't want to miss. You can feel the quiet atmosphere of "Japanese unique" in each of the four seasons: cherry blossoms in spring, irises and lotus in summer, colored leaves in autumn, and snowy scenery in winter. Let's take a picture of it ♪


9. The five-storied pagoda is not only in Toji but also in "Ninnaji"!

Kyoto When you hear the word "five-storied pagoda", the one that immediately comes to mind is "Toji". But actually Kyoto There are four five-storied pagoda in. One of them, "Ninna-ji", is the head temple of the Shingon sect Omuro school designated as a World Heritage Site. The architectural style is very similar to the five-storied pagoda of Toji Temple, and the width of the roof of each layer is almost the same. It was erected by the donation of Iemitsu, the third shogun of Tokugawa. The Omuro cherry blossoms that bloom in Ninna-ji are late-blooming varieties, and because they are in full bloom near the end of the cherry-blossom viewing season, they are a hidden spot for cherry-blossom viewing. The view of the five-storied pagoda of Ninna-ji Temple, which can be seen through the cherry blossoms in full bloom, is full of emotion and has a magnificence that seems to rise above the clouds.


10. The most famous walking spot in Kyoto, "The Road of Philosophy"

It is a canal path that has been selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan. It is said that Kitaro Nishida, a philosopher of the Meiji era, took a walk in thought. In spring, Kansetsu cherry blossoms bloom, and you can make a tunnel with the charming cherry blossoms. The course that walks along the path of philosophy is popular with tourists because you can visit Ginkakuji Temple (Jishoji Temple) and Eikando Temple. You can also visit the Jodo sect independent temple "Honen-in", which was revived by the 38th monzeki of Chion-in. By the way, there are cafes on the Philosophy Road where you can take a break, and shops for souvenirs that can only be purchased at this place. Kyoto It is a recommended spot for sightseeing. Let's take a walk in your thoughts!


Summary of recommended sightseeing, gourmet and leisure spots around Kyoto

What did you think. You can enjoy cherry blossoms in the spring, shining greenery in the summer, beautiful autumn leaves in the fall, and snow-covered temples and shrines in the winter. Change facial expressions in each of the four seasons Kyoto Is a land that is constantly visited by tourists all year round. Also, Kyoto You can also enjoy sweets such as unique gourmet food and Japanese sweets. Many tourists from overseas in 2020 Kyoto It is expected that the hotels and tourist spots will be crowded. While we have time Kyoto How about going sightseeing ♪


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