Things to do in Kyoto, Kinki: The Best Historic Sites

May 18, 2022 Kiesha Cripe

The shrines and temples of Kyoto offer a rare link between modern life in the city and its very ancient past. The Shimogamo Shrine dates to the 6th century and seems suspended in time, its serenity and spiritual power still palpable. Visit Fushimi Inari Shrine, then see the life-sized Thousand Armed Kannon statues of Sanjūsangen-dō. Enjoy traditional geisha performances, then savor a tranquil meal at a restaurant overlooking the Kamo River.
Restaurants in Kyoto

1. Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

931 Bakuro-Cho, Kamigyo-Ku, Kyoto 602-8386 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-461-0005 http://kitanotenmangu.or.jp
Excellent
37%
Good
51%
Satisfactory
12%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 1,032 reviews

Kitano Tenmangu Shrine

Reviewed By carlwtb - Chicago, United States

This temple was a good stop in between the overly touristy temples to get a feel for what an active, in-use piece of history and culture is like. There was a very large number of people seeking good grades from the enshrined deity. Also open in the autumn was a large and lovely maple garden for everyone to get their fill of autumn colors.

2. Grave of Murasakishikibu and Ononotakamura

Nishigoshodencho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8165 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
21%
Good
42%
Satisfactory
32%
Poor
5%
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4.0 based on 19 reviews

Grave of Murasakishikibu and Ononotakamura

3. Okutani Family Residence

573 Tenjinkitamachi, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0087 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
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100%
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Okutani Family Residence

4. Genbu Shrine

88 Murasakino Unrinincho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8214 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-451-4680 http://gennbujinnjya.web.fc2.com/
Excellent
21%
Good
36%
Satisfactory
43%
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0%
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4.0 based on 14 reviews

Genbu Shrine

5. Hokyoji Temple

547-1 Dodocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-0072 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-451-1550 http://fishaqua.gozaru.jp/kyoto/kamigyo/hokyoji/text.htm
Excellent
16%
Good
68%
Satisfactory
16%
Poor
0%
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Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 25 reviews

Hokyoji Temple

6. Nishijin No Orimachi Town

Nishijin Kaiwai, KamIkyo-Ku, Kyoto Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
22%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 9 reviews

Nishijin No Orimachi Town

7. Sawai Shoyu Honten

292 Nakanocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8072 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-441-2204
Excellent
27%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
33%
Poor
0%
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4.0 based on 15 reviews

Sawai Shoyu Honten

8. Ichijo Modoribashi

Shimonocho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8365 Kyoto Prefecture http://ja.kyoto.travel/glossary/single.php?glossary_id=543
Excellent
4%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
53%
Poor
4%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 45 reviews

Ichijo Modoribashi

9. Jobonrendaiji Temple

33-1 Murasakino Junibocho, Kita-ku, Kyoto 603-8303 Kyoto Prefecture
Excellent
17%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
50%
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3.5 based on 18 reviews

Jobonrendaiji Temple

10. Honshoji Temple

341 Shichibancho, Kamigyo-ku, Kyoto 602-8359 Kyoto Prefecture +81 75-841-9030 [email protected] http://honshoji.net/
Excellent
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50%
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50%
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3.5 based on 4 reviews

Honshoji Temple

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