Sightseeing & Accommodation

Welcome to Kyoto - 京都 -!!

Kyoto (京都, Kyōto) served as Japan's capital and the emperor's residence from 794 until 1868. It is one of the country's ten largest cities with 1.5 million inhabitants and a modern face. Over the centuries, Kyoto was destroyed by many wars and fires, but due to its exceptional historic value, the city was dropped from the list of target cities for the atomic bomb and escaped destruction during World War II. Countless temples, shrines and other historically priceless structures survive in the city today.

Kyoto UNESCO World Heritage Sites

There are 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Kyoto.
Built in A.D. 794 on the model of the capitals of ancient China, Kyoto was the imperial capital of Japan from its foundation until the middle of the 19th century. As the centre of Japanese culture for more than 1,000 years, Kyoto illustrates the development of Japanese wooden architecture, particularly religious architecture, and the art of Japanese gardens, which has influenced landscape gardening the world over.

Central Area

To-ji Temple

15min. walk from the venue

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Nishi-Hongan-ji Temple

20min. walk from the venue

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Nijo-jo Castle

Subway:Take Tozai Line to Nijo-jo mae Sta.

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North Side of Kyoto

Shimogamo-jinja Shrine

City Bus: Get off at Shimogamojinja-mae Stop.

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Kamigamo-jinja Shrine

City Bus: Get off at Kamigamojinja-mae Stop.

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West Side of Kyoto

Kinkaku-ji Temple

City Bus: Get off at Kinkakuji-michi Stop.

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Ryoan-ji Temple

City Bus: Get off at Ritsumeikan daigaku-mae Stop.
Train:Take Keifuku Kitano Line to Ryoanji Sta.

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Tenryu-ji Temple

City Bus: Get off at Arashiyama Tenryu-ji Mae Stop.
Train:Take Keifuku Dentetsu Arashiyama Line to Arashiyama Sta.

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Saiho-ji Temple

City Bus: Get off at Kokedera Stop.

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Ninna-ji Temple

JR Bus: Get off at Omuro Ninnaji Stop.

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Kozan-ji Temple

JR Bus: Get off at Toganoo Stop.

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