Explore, Walk, and Eat in Kyoto

Kyoto offers a unique experience where you can stroll through streets filled with history while enjoying small bites of local delicacies along the way.

📍Kiyomizu-dera Temple
🕰️ Visiting Hours: 6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
💰 Admission Fee: Adults 400 yen
Children 200 yen
🚃 Access: Take the city bus to "Gojo-zaka" or "Kiyomizu-michi" stop, then walk about 9–11 minutes.
From Keihan "Kiyomizu-Gojo Station," walk about 21 minutes; from Hankyu "Kawaramachi Station," walk about 28 minutes.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site under "Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto," Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most iconic attractions. The highlight is the "Kiyomizu Stage," which offers a panoramic view of Kyoto city. The surrounding area is filled with historic streets, making it perfect for sightseeing and sampling local foods.

📍Yasaka Shrine
🕰️ Visiting Hours: Open 24 hours
Office Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🚃 Access: About a 5-minute walk from Keihan "Gion-Shijo Station."
About an 8-minute walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station."

Located in Kyoto's Gion area, Yasaka Shrine is a historic site affectionately known as "Gion-san" by locals. As the head shrine of all Yasaka Shrines across Japan, it is believed to offer blessings for warding off evil and fostering relationships, attracting many visitors.

📍Sanjusangen-do Temple
🕰️ Hours: April 1 - November 15: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
November 16 - March 31: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Last admission 30 minutes before closing)
💰 Admission Fee: General 600 yen
Middle/High School Students 400 yen
Elementary School Students 300 yen
🚃 Access: Right by the city bus stop "Hakubutsukan Sanjusangen-do Mae."
About a 7-minute walk from Keihan "Shichijo Station" Exit 2.

This temple features a long hall lined with 1,000 statues of Kannon, each with unique faces and expressions. Finding your favorite statue is part of the fun. Inside, you can quietly offer prayers at the donation box in front of the statues. The serene garden surrounding the hall is also a beautiful and calming space.

The areas around these spots are filled with historic streets where you can enjoy casual food tours. Try traditional Japanese sweets and Kyoto-style snacks to make your stroll even more delightful 🍴