Gion

Kyoto geisha district – The most famous geisha district in Japan.
(NB: 2 MINUTES WALK FROM THE HOSTEL)

Shijo Kawaramachi – kiyamachi & pontocho

Downtown Kyoto!! Various businesses that maintain centuries-old traditions, to top fashion shops. Kawaramachi is the main street of Kyoto. Kiyamachi is the main Bar District filled with places to eat, drink, and dance the night away. Pontocho next to Kiyamachi is one of the oldest Geisha Districts in Kyoto and is also home to some of the cities finest Restaurants. If you are lucky you will see one of the beautiful Geisha’s walking through Pontocho.

(5 MINUTES WALK FROM THE HOSTEL ACROSS SHIJO BRIDGE ON THE OTHERSIDE OF THE KAMOGAWA RIVER)

Kyoto Imperial palace

Once the residence of the Imperial Family before relocated to Tokyo. It located in the Kyoto Imperial park.

Kiyomizu Temple

This one of the celebrated temples of Japan. Its also a world heritage site.

Kennin-ji Temple

is ranked third of the Kyoto Five Mountain monasteries

Minamiza Theatre (the birth place of kabuki)

Minamiza Kabuki Theater is the oldest Kabuki Theater in Japan. Located in Gion a 1 minute walk from the Hostel.

Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion Temple)

A well renowned temple with high significance cultural heritage Its also a world heritage site

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple)

One of the landmarks of Kyoto. The Pavilion is covered in Gold Leaf. A truly amazing site popular with foreign and natives it is a must see spot in Kyoto. There is also a very nice traditional Tea House on the grounds. For a separate fee you may enjoy a cup of traditional Japanese Green Tea with a seasonal Japanese sweet. Afterwards why not stroll down to Ryoanji which is a 10 minute walk which has the most famous Zen rock garden in Japan. Both are World Heritage sites.