Location: Shimogyo-ku
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Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Shimogyo-ku, Kinki
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. Nishi Honganji
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 772 reviews
Reviewed By DDCahyadi_ID
It was very nice to enjoy the scenery that the old-huge Gingko tree in the middle of the temple area. In early December, we can see the tree in its full golden/yellowish leaves. Omoshirokatta desu!
2. Kyoto Station Building
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4.5 based on 4,254 reviews
Kyoto Station Building is a train station and popular tourist spot, with a department store, The Cube selling souvenirs and fashion, Asty Road and Asty Square shopping areas, a mall, and restaurants.
Reviewed By NeilandRyoko - Greater Adelaide, Australia
A hugely impressive small city built around a large railway station, completely enveloping it. Amazing modern architecture of impressive scale and design, with a roof top garden 11 stories up, with views across the city and nearby Kyoto Tower. So many shops and cafes restaurants bakeries etc. even 5 star hotels, you could happily just spend many days here exploring and enjoying.
3. Ryukoku University Omiya Campus
4. Kotobuki Building
5. Nintendo Original Building
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4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By shortkitty - Chicago, United States
My husband and I stopped here on our honeymoon and enjoyed soaking up the Nintendo history. You can't go in the building, but the plaque makes for a great photo op and we enjoyed just walking around the area and thinking about the history of Nintendo. If you're a diehard fan, you'll love visiting this building! It's also near the river, which was nice to stroll along once we were done taking photos.
6. M's KYOTO INFORMATION CENTER
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4.5 based on 17 reviews
Tourist information center by M's HOTEL opened in December 2018! Our office is just in front of Kyoto station! We have Information Counter, Currency Exchange Machine, Player s room, Powder room! And you can book activity over here!
7. Higashi Hongan-ji Temple
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4.0 based on 745 reviews
Reviewed By J6400SMsue - Worcestershire, United Kingdom
I’ve read that this temple complex is considered gaudy and OTT but I found it fascinating and full of atmosphere. In the massive structure of the Founders Hall new Buddhists were being initiated and I joined the noisy congregation sitting on the tatami mats to view the spectacle and enjoy the mournful chanting, On another part of the site a school youth orchestra were entertaining the crowds to a selection of modern dance tunes and elsewhere various alumni were having group photographs taken. There was a wonderful famil carnival atmosphere.
8. Nishihonganji Karamon Gate
9. Kyoto Tower
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,197 reviews
Reviewed By Elisabethmh - Oslo, Norway
Kyoto Tower is 131 m high and it`s a great way to get a good overview of the city! Most of the attractions in Kyoto are scattered on the outskirts of the city towards the mountains and the forest and it is fun to see places you`ve already visited or are planning to go see.
