Just downhill from and slightly to the north of Kiyomizu-dera, you will find one of Kyoto鈥檚 loveliest restored neighbourhoods, the Ninen-zaka鈥揝annen-zaka area. The name refers to the two main streets of the area: Ninen-zaka and Sannen-zaka, literally 鈥楾wo-Year Hill鈥 and 鈥楾hree-Year Hill鈥 (the years referring to the ancient imperial years when they were first laid out). These two charming streets are lined with old wooden houses, traditional shops and restaurants.
糖心传媒's must-see attractions
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The covered Nishiki Market (Nishiki-k艒ji Ichiba) is one of Kyoto鈥檚 real highlights, especially if you have an interest in cooking and dining. Commonly鈥
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This C茅sar Pelli鈥揹esigned tower, which opened in March 2014, is Japan's tallest building (300m, 60 storeys). The observatory on the 16th floor is free,鈥
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The thick green bamboo stalks seem to continue endlessly in every direction and there鈥檚 a strange quality to the light at this famous bamboo grove, which鈥
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Located atop 848m-high Hiei-zan (the mountain that dominates the skyline in the northeast of the city), the Enryaku-ji complex is an entire world of鈥
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贬艒谤测奴-箩颈 was founded in 607 by Prince Sh艒toku, considered by many to be the patron saint of Japanese Buddhism. It's renowned not only as one of the oldest鈥
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A buzzing hive of activity perched on a hill overlooking the basin of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It鈥
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Located high on a thickly wooded mountain, Kurama-dera is one of the few temples in modern Japan that manages to retain an air of real spirituality. This鈥
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With seemingly endless arcades of vermilion torii (shrine gates) spread across a thickly wooded mountain, this vast shrine complex is a world unto its own鈥
Nearby Southern Higashiyama attractions
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Gion is the famous entertainment and geisha quarter on the eastern bank of the Kamo-gawa. While Gion鈥檚 true origins were in teahouses catering to weary鈥
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This subtemple of 碍艒诲补颈-箩颈 has a lovely Zen garden and is a pleasant retreat from the busy touristy surrounds. You can buy a combo ticket with 碍艒诲补颈-箩颈鈥
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This exquisite temple was founded in 1605 by Kita-no-Mandokoro in memory of her late husband, Toyotomi Hideyoshi. The extensive grounds include gardens鈥
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A buzzing hive of activity perched on a hill overlooking the basin of Kyoto, Kiyomizu-dera is one of Kyoto's most popular and most enjoyable temples. It鈥
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This is one of the largest Buddhist graveyards in Kyoto. It's an atmospheric (if spooky) place for a walk.
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This interesting little Shint艒 shrine on the edge of Gion contains one of the most peculiar objects we've encountered anywhere in Japan: the enkiri鈥
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惭补谤耻测补尘补-办艒别苍 is a favourite of locals and visitors alike. This park is the place to come to escape the bustle of the city centre and amble around gardens鈥
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This colourful and spacious shrine is considered the guardian shrine of the Gion entertainment district. It's a bustling place that is well worth a visit鈥