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2022.11.4
Take a walk around Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Kyoto! Recommended Sightseeing Course
Kiyomizu-dera Temple is one of Kyoto's most popular tourist attractions.
In the surrounding Higashiyama/Gion area, there are many famous temples and shrines such as Yasaka Shrine and Kenninji Temple, as well as many souvenir stores and restaurants. We will introduce a model course that will allow you to fully enjoy not only the classic spots but also the hottest spots in the area. Even those who have visited the area many times will enjoy it!
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Contents of this article
1.Access from Kyoto Station to Kiyomizu-Dera Temple
市バス206系統（D2のりば）・100系統（D1のりば）、京都バス18系統（C3のりば）「京都駅前」から「五条坂」下車、徒歩10分
所要時間：約30分
※京都バスは、土・休日のみ運行
2.9:00 a.m.: Fresh doughnuts for breakfast at "loose kyoto".
First, I took a morning break at "loose kyoto" on the approach to the restaurant. The aroma of donuts and coffee lifted my spirits. The doughnuts are crispy and light, made with domestic wheat, and the sweetness of the doughnuts is moderate due to the use of millet sugar. Let's make a plan for the course we will take at this stylish cafe with white walls.
A 550 yen latte made with medium-roasted beans that are a blend of Brazilian and Guatemalan beans that go well with the sweetness of the milk. The dough is freshly sprinkled with cane sugar and has a rich flavor of domestic wheat for 250 yen. Custard top is +100 yen
The owner, Umeda Brothers, energizes me.
loose kyoto
- Ruth Kyoto
- 4-163-6 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
- 3 minutes walk from bus stop "Shimizu-michi"
- Tel.070-8364-3221
- 9:00-18:00
3.10:00 Take a leisurely stroll through Kiyomizu-dera Temple, which is full of sights to see.
We immediately went to Kiyomizu-dera Temple, the temple we were looking for. There are several ways to get to Kiyomizu-Dera Temple, including Niningsaka, Sanneizaka, and Gojozaka. This time, since we are coming from "loose kyoto," we will go through Sanneizaka. The Niomon Gate at the entrance, the three-story pagoda, one of the largest in Japan at about 31 meters high, and the main hall, so famous that there is a saying, "Jump off the stage at Kiyomizu. The main hall is famous for the proverb "jumping off the stage of Kiyomizu." There are many sights to see, including Otowa Falls, which is said to be a power spot, so take your time to explore the area. The autumn foliage is usually magnificent from late November to early December.
The stage of Kiyomizu protruding on a slope called Kinunkei in the south front of the main hall. It is about 13m high, as tall as a 4-story building.
Niomon Gate, the main gate of Kiyomizu-dera Temple, is designated as a National Important Cultural Property.
Kiyomizu Temple
- Kiyomizudera
- 1-294 Shimizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- 13 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Kiyomizu"
- Tel.075-551-1234
- 6:00-18:00
4.11:30 Sweets and shopping time at the popular Itoken/SOU・SOU Shimizu Store
After a lot of walking, you can go to the much talked-about collaboration store located about 3 minutes away from Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Itoken], a long-established Japanese sweets store established in 1864, and [SOU・SOU], a textile brand in Kyoto, will launch "delicious x photogenic" takeout sweets, Japanese sweets, and sundries in September 2021. Take pictures of the cute sweets and enjoy selecting souvenirs together.
Itoken/SOU・SOU Shimizu Store
- Ito Ken / Sousou Kiyo Mizumise
- September 15, 2021 open
- 3-315 Shimizu, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- 7 minutes walk from bus stop "Shimizu-michi".
- Tel.0120-929-110 (customer support)
5.12:00 Make a wish to the colorful "kuri-monkeys" at Yasaka Koshindo
Passing through Niningsaka and Nene-no-michi, go to Yasaka Koshindo. The colorful "kuri-monkeys" are popular as a photo spot. It is said that if you hold back one of your desires and tie a monkey to it, your wish will come true. After that, stop by Hokanji Temple, also known as Yasaka Pagoda, and continue on to Yasaka Shrine.
Yasaka Koshindo
- Yasaka Koshinshindo (Japanese religious movement)
- 390 Kinen-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- 2 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Kiyomizu"
- Tel.075-561-6363
6.13:00 This is also not to be missed! ［Stroll around Yasaka Shrine
Yasaka Shrine has a deep connection with the people of Kyoto, as it has been the site of the "Gion Festival" since the Heian period (794-1185) to pray for the removal of plague and misfortune. The shrine is visited by locals and people from all over the country to pray for protection from bad luck, and is a must-see spot when visiting Gion. If you have time, you can also visit Maruyama Park next door and the three gates of Chion-in, the largest existing double gate in Japan, which are also close by.
Yasaka Shrine
- Yasaka Shrine
- 625 Gion-cho, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Short walk from bus stop "Gion
5-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station - Tel. 075-561-6155
7.13:30 Duck Hitsumabushi for lunch at Gion Duck Rice
You've walked a lot in the morning and you're getting hungry. Gion Duck Rice, a popular restaurant that opened in 2022, is a sister restaurant of Gion Duck Noodles, which serves duck ramen and specializes in duck hittimabushi. It is a sister restaurant of Gion Duck Noodles, which serves duck ramen and specializes in duck hitsu-mabushi. The duck loin cooked at low temperature is surprisingly tender and goes well with the broth for chazuke.
Kamo Hitsumabushi Gozen Special Ver. 2530 yen. Kishu duck is used. You can choose from small, medium or large bowls of rice. The special version topped with salmon roe and sea urchin is highly recommended!
Gion Duck Rice
- Gion Duck Rice
- Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Higashiyama Ward Gionmachi North Side 281-1 Gion First Building B1F B01
- 5-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
- Tel.070-4353-6010 *Reservations not accepted.
8.15：00 Visit Kenninji Temple, the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto, to view the beautiful garden and temple treasures.
Once your stomach is satisfied, you can continue your stroll. Kenninji Temple, located on Hanamikoji Street, is the oldest Zen temple in Kyoto. The temple grounds are lined with a number of buildings, including the Hojo garden, the courtyard garden, and the garden of ○, △, △, and □, all of which are beautifully landscaped with a sense of dry and tan. If you have time, stop by the nearby Yasui Konpira-gu Shrine, which is known as a shrine for breaking off marriages.
The main temple courtyard, Shion-tei, is a four-sided Zen garden. A Zen garden with a four-sided front that can be viewed from any position from the east, west, south, north, and west.
The 800th anniversary of the temple's founding was commemorated with the painting on the ceiling of the temple called "Twin Dragons", which is as large as 108 tatami mats.
Kenninji Temple
- Kenninji
- 584 Komatsucho, Yamatooji-dori, Shijoshitaru, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop "Higashiyama Yasui"
7 minutes on foot from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station - Tel.075-561-6363
9.16:00 Snack time at Gion Tokuya, strawberries that melt in your mouth.
If you get hungry, head to Gion Tokuya, which is known for its sweet treats made with carefully selected ingredients and freshly prepared. Their specialty, warabimochi, made by carefully kneading high-quality domestic warabimochi flour and wasanbon (a type of rice flour), will melt in your mouth as soon as it is freshly made.
Tokuya's Honwarabi Mochi is priced at 1,280 yen. At the end, the remaining ice in the center can be poured over with molasses to make it shaved ice style.
Gion Tokuya
- Giontokuya
- 570-127 South Gion-cho, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
- 4-minute walk from Keihan Gion-Shijo Station
- Tel.075-561-5554
10.17:00 Purchase souvenirs at 7T+, a tea specialty store in Kawaramachi
The course is coming to an end. It is time to pick out a souvenir at the popular tea specialty store [7T+]. The owner, Kenji Nakano, who has worked as a Chinese tea wholesaler and Japanese tea instructor for many years, offers only truly delicious teas, regardless of origin, variety, or price, with a total of about 80 varieties. Come and experience the profound world of tea.
Shih Goh Ping Oolong 10g 1300yen. A rare green tea that has been produced for hundreds of years around the Phoenix Mountains in Guangdong Province. Its sweet aroma like fruits and honey can be enjoyed for many roasts.
7T+
- seventy plus
- Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo Ward
- 1 minute walk from Hankyu "Kyoto Kawaramachi Station"
- Tel.075-708-7199
11.18:00 Lastly, dinner at Kyoto's typical restaurant [Yuba, Miso, Tofu, Kyoto-style cuisine, Mameya Genzo].
The last stop on the course is a restaurant specializing in tofu cuisine run in an elegant Kyoto townhouse along the Kamo River. While enjoying the view of the murmuring Kamo River and the Higashiyama mountains, you can enjoy Kyoto-style cuisine using homemade yuba (bean curd) and tofu, both of which are made with the utmost care. The homemade bowl of tofu is a specialty that fills your mouth with the rich, sweet flavor of the soybeans. The rich and flavorful dishes will make you feel refreshed and full of energy.
The course (example) includes seasonal appetizers such as hamo sushi, soup tofu served with yuba and homemade dipping sauce, and grilled scallop sashimi. Yuba can also be taken home.
From May to the end of September, you can also enjoy kawadoko (riverbeds).
Yuba, miso, tofu, Kyoto cuisine Mameya Genzo
- Yuba, Miso, Tofu, Kyoto cuisine Mameya Genzo
- 490-1 Kamikimachi, Oikegami-ru, Kiyamachi-dori, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto Prefecture
- 3-minute walk from Kyoto Shiyakusho-mae Subway Station
- Tel.075-253-1155
12.［Access to Kyoto Station from [Yuba, Miso, Tofu, Kyoto Cuisine Mameya Genzo
By train
地下鉄東西線「京都市役所前駅」まで徒歩5分
「烏丸御池駅」下車→地下鉄 烏丸線 新田辺行もしくは竹田行「烏丸御池駅」から「京都駅」下車
所要時間：約15分
By bus
京都市営バス17系統 「京都市役所前」から「京都駅前」下車
所要時間：約20分
The information is subject to change. Please contact each store or facility directly for the latest information.
All prices include tax.
※内容の誤りや閉店情報などお気づきの点がございましたら、info@leafkyoto.co.jp までお知らせください。
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
All prices include tax.
※内容の誤りや閉店情報などお気づきの点がございましたら、info@leafkyoto.co.jp までお知らせください。
*Since this site uses automatic translation, the translation may differ from the original Japanese content.
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