Kiyomizudera Temple
Famous Temple with views overlooking Kyoto
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Eastern Kyoto
Heian Shrine
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Heian Shrine is a shrine located to the northeast of Kyoto city’s centre. It was built in 1895 to commemorate 1100 since the founding of Heian, meaning that it’s one of the newest shrines in the
Yasaka Shrine
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Yasaka shrine dance stage Yasaka Shrine, also known as Gion Shrine, is a must-see destination for any traveler visiting the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan. The shrine, which dates back to the 8th century, is located
Silver Temple (Ginkaku-ji, 銀閣寺)
Create an account to bookmark this post Hours & Admission Access Find nearby accommodation Explore more in this prefecture Ginkaku-ji, the Higashiyama Jisho, or the Silver Pavilion, is a Zen temple in eastern Kyoto. In 1482, taking inspiration from his grandfather’s retirement villa, Kinkaku-ji (Golden Temple), Shogun Ashikaga Yoshimasa built his own retirement villa in
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