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Kodaiji Sho Museum

3.5

34 Reviews

Leisure / Hobbies

Kyoto Kyoto-shi Higashiyama-ku Takadai Terashita Kawaracho 530

This museum is on Neneno-michi street, on the west side of Kodai-ji temple. Its exhibits center around treasures of Kodai-ji, which was built at the behest of Kita no Mandokoro Nene to honor her late husband Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and its related temples. This museum also holds the statue of Toyotomi Hideyoshi seen so often in textbooks and on TV, as well as other items connected to Hideyoshi and Nene, like the Famed Men and Flowered Land standing screen, or the Kechimyaku Bako box. It conveys the quiet world of faith left behind by Kita no Mandokoro, and offers a sense of deep peace and relaxation. There is a combined ticket that allows you to tour both the museum and the connected Kodai-ji temple.

高台寺の近くにある掌美術館には高台寺にまつわる資料が展示されています。一部屋だけの小さな美術館ですが、ねねについてなど理解を深められます。
Shotenkyo Beach

4.0

30 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutangoshi Kumihamachouminatomiya

A beach northeast of the Shotenkyo. Situated on the westernmost tip of the six kilometer long Long Beach on the Sea of Japan, this beach is the best stretch of white sands and green pines in Sanin Kaigan National Park. During swimming season each year the beach bustles with visitors. The beach was also selected for inclusion in the 88 Best Swimming Beaches in Japan list in 2001. The waters here are shallow and excellent for families with children; another of the area's charms is its abundance of hotels nearby, making this a great destination for a trip. Beachside clubhouses and DJ booths operate during the swimming season.

Shotenkyo, that separates Kumihama Bay and the Sea of Japan. This beach is beautiful with its clear, shallow waters, white sand, and is lined by green pine trees. Some decades ago Shotenkyo was one...
Okazaki Park

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This is a comprehensive public park which opened in 1895 using the grounds of the Fourth National Industrial Exhibition. The park is home to facilities such as the Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art and the Kyoto City Zoo, and is located in a spot where many cultural exchange facilities can be found including Nanzen-ji Temple to the east and Heian Jingu Shrine to the north.
Porta

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Shimogyo-ku Karasumaru Saltwater Road Down Le Higashi Salokoji-machi 902

Kyoto’s first underground mall opened in 1980 and located below the north side of the Kyoto JR, subway, and municipal bus station. Porta was remodeled in 2014 together with Kyoto Station’s The Cube shopping facility and houses over 120 businesses offering fashionable clothing and cosmetics for women in their 20s and 30s, restaurants, and Kyoto souvenirs. Visitors can also find many great souvenirs for tourists here, making it a great place to visit while waiting for a train or bus.
Maizuru Brick Park

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Kyoto Maidurushi Kitasui 1039-2

A historic site located a 10-minute walk from JR Higashi-Maizuru Station. This collection of 12 red brick buildings served as an ordinance warehouse for the former Japanese Navy from the Meiji through the Taisho period; eight of these buildings have been designated Important Cultural Properties. In order to make use of these structures, the site was opened up as a sightseeing and exchange facility by Maizuru City in 2012. Today, it is open to the general public as an event hall and museum with exhibits on the history of the former Japanese Navy. There is also a sightseeing cruise facility and a restaurant which serves the same curry as is enjoyed by the modern day Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Orinasukan hand-weaving Museum

3.5

25 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Ward Kamifuku-ji Temple Kamifukuji Upper-stand Distillery 692 Oguro Town

This museum which opened in the first year of the Heisei period (1989) in the traditional oriyadate “Nishijin Textile Building” displays materials and tools related to Japanese hand weaving including Kyoto’s traditional Nishijin silk fabrics. There are 90 items preserved and on display in various themed exhibitions, such as rare pieces of clothing including those worn from the end of the Edo period to beginning of the Showa period, reconstructed Noh theater costumes, and items that have completely disappeared from present-day Japan. There are also workshop viewing and hand-weaving activities available where you can make and take home your own piece. The nearest bus stops are Senbon Kamidachiuri or Imadegawa Jofukuji.

We thoroughly enjoyed this unique museum related to the weaving of high quality silk designs for kimono and obi. After reading several of the negative reviews here I though a few comments would be...
Kyoto School History Museum

4.0

23 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Shimogyo-ku Gokochimachidori Bukkoji Sagaru Tachibanacho 437

特定の日は無料で開放されます。２０２０年１１月１４日と１５日は無料です。他の日でも建物の中へ入らなければ、この写真に写っているグランド、建物前までは無料で入れます。特別展とか建物内は有料となります。日本で最初に開設された小学校、幼稚園(開智)の跡地です。興味ある人には良いけど、こう云う古いだけの歴史的建造物には興味が無い(江戸時代以前は別にして)と云う私みたいな人間には有料で入る気はしませんでした...
Kyoto BAL

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto City Nakagyo-ku Kawaramachi-dori Sanjo Shimuru Yamazaki-cho 251

This building of fashion that opened in 1970 is located on Kawaramachi-dori Street in Kyoto’s shopping district and reopened in 2015 after being remodeled. The luxurious space has broad aisles so visitors with a large amount of luggage can shop with ease. Not only are there fashion-related stores, interior furnishings, books, miscellaneous goods, cosmetics and a café, a cluster of top brands, including some which have opened their first stores in Japan or first stores in the Kansai region here. Day after day it is visited by many shoppers which have made it a place that starts many of Kyoto’s fashion trends. The closest station is Kawaramachi Station.
Gorogadake Park

4.5

18 Reviews

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Kyoto Maidurushi Ueyasu Lovia 237

Gorogadake Park is located on the top of Mt. Gorogadake in the city of Maizuru in Kyoto Prefecture. It contains a plaque that commemorates the establishment of sister city relations with Nakhodka, Russia, as well as several plazas and lawns, one of which is named after Nakhodka. In addition, the observation room in Goro Sky Tower, located at the top of the hill, offers visitors who pay the admission fee a panoramic view of the city of Maizuru and Maizuru Bay. This view has been selected as one of the 100 best scenic views in the Kinki region.

The park has trekking routes, but I wouldnt recommend trekking there in hot months because its humid and the sun was scorching hot! Its in one complex with Goro sky tower where you can pay ¥200 to...
Chado Research Center

4.0

8 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoto-shi Kamigyo-ku Horikawa-dori Teranouchi Agaru Teranouchitatecho

"This center exhibits mainly tea ceremony utensils and related arts and crafts, as well as documents and historical materials. A replica of ""Yuin"" tea room, one of the representative tea rooms of the Urasenke school, is in the gallery room on the second floor, and visitors can tour the interior of the tea room. At the tea service, visitors can enjoy a traditional Japanese confection and a bowl of matcha tea (reservation required by the day before, 500 yen for adults). In addition, there is a library specializing in the tea ceremony, ""Konnichian Library"", which houses about 60,000 books and other materials related to the tea ceremony (Opening days and times differ from those of the museum. Admission free)."

茶道に関する図書を収蔵・保管するための「今日庵文庫」、茶道の資料が展示されていたり、体験ができます。
Fukuchiyama Castle

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Kyoto Fukuchiyamashi Naiki 5

This castle of the old Fukuchiyama feudal domain in Fukuchiyama City, Kyoto Prefecture is a fortress which belonged to a powerful clan was once known as Yokoyama Castle. It was reconstructed by Akechi Mitsuhide in 1579, who renamed it to Fukuchiyama Castle. Once completed there was a castle tower and various other buildings, but after the castle abandonment orders of the Meiji period many were demolished. Just the stone wall, copper gatehouse and the Toyoiwa-no-i Well remain their original Edo period appearance. The current castle tower was rebuilt in 1986, and the inside was opened as a museum.
Elmar Maizuru

4.0

15 Reviews

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Kyoto Maidurushi Chitose 897-1 in Maizuru Ryokai Park

A public relations facility run by the Kansai Electric Power Company which looks like a large yacht. Entry is free. The facility is comprised of floor B1, modeled after a ship's engine room; floor 1, the location of Japan's first oceantop planetarium (separate entry fee required); floor 2, which houses luxury cruise ship-style rooms; and floor 3, which has an observation deck commanding a view of Maizuru Bay. The facility has a variety of entertaining interactive exhibits, and visitors can learn about the history of Maizuru, the workings of the Kansai Electric Power Company, and the mechanisms behind electricity generation. The facility is a great destination for families with children.

館内で電気にまつわる体験やクイズを楽しめます。発電所の色々な役割も学べます。ちょっとしたプラネタリウムがあり、富士山の色々なことや今の時期の星座を楽しめます。雨で、絶景の観光ができない時にもいいかも。
Japanese Oni Exchange Museum

3.5

15 Reviews

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Kyoto Prefecture Fukuchiyama city Oemachi Buddha 909

"A museum where you can learn about oni, mythical Japanese creatures similar to ogres and demons. The museum was built on the site of a copper mine in April 1993 as part of an urban revitalization project. The one story museum's exterior is designed to evoke the power of oni. Inside, the museum presents three oni legends connected to Mt. Oe and also has exhibits on traditional performing arts relating to oni as well as oni masks from around the country. The museum's collection of oni dolls and oni folding screen paintings reveal the various facets of Japanese oni, providing visitors with the opportunity to consider just what an ""oni"" is. The museum also has a library and video corner and offers coloring activities and picture story shows for children."

酒呑童子つながりで日本と世界の鬼に関する伝承などを集めた博物館。秋田の男鹿にあるなまはげの民族間と同じ系統の展示で、世界の鬼の系譜やかぶりものなどが展示されている。そうした鬼の民族史や博物を見られるのも楽しいが、ウルトラ怪獣の生みの親、成田亨氏の鬼の絵も見られるのが嬉しい。もう少し山を上ったところには成田亨氏デザインの鬼のモニュメントがあり、こちらも見ておくべきだろう。
LAQUE Shijo Karasuma

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Kyoto Prefecture Kyoto Shirokyo-ku Shijyodoro Muromachi Tohto Haketanoboro cho 101

This high-quality fashion building including specialty shops and Kyoto’s first brand is directly connected to exit 22 and 24 of Hankyu Electric Railway Karasuma Station. Besides the 15 fashion brand shops, there are also imported sundries and everyday items, and a fitness studio which can be enjoyed by people with various lifestyles. There are many ways to enjoy the mall such as having your nails done in the nail salon, learn to cook in the cooking studio, or just spend time relaxing at the café. There is also a variety of dining choices such as Japanese and a French delicatessen.
Kyoto Prefectural Fumin no mori Hiyoshi

4.0

5 Reviews

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Kyoto Nantanshi Hiyoshichouamawaka Senior High School 25

STIHL Forest, Kyoto is located in the shores of Lake Amawaka in the city of Nantan in Kyoto Prefecture. It features cabins and campsites that allow even people unfamiliar with camping to enjoy themselves. Visitors are welcome to bring their pets-there is even a dog run. A forestry museum, Shinyukan, provides education about forests, mountains and other natural environments. Visitors can even pay to try their hand at carpentry and build a shelf in the Woodworking Training Center.

アウトドア好きな友達から勧めて貰いました。京都市内からも車で行けば家族で移動も楽ですし、広くてゆっくりできます。
Shinsen-en

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Kyoto-shi, Kyoto, Nakagyo-ku Oike Shinsen'en-cho, Higashi Nyuru temple town 166

A garden located in the southern part of the grounds of Nijo Castle in Nakagyo Ward, Kyoto City that was originally an imperial garden that adjoined Heian Palace. The spacious grounds include a large pond said to be the home of a dragon god, an island in the pond, a stream, and a forest. Emperors, court nobles, and aristocrats once held parties here. A ceremony held here in 863 to appease the spirits of the deceased due to a disease epidemic is the origin of the Gion Festival. Legend has it that the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune met his wife, Shizuka Gozen, here as well. Each year from May 1 to 4, the Dainenbutsu Kyogen comic pantomime is held at the Kyogendo Hall, an event which includes the Shinsenen Festival.
Momo Terrace

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Fushimi-ku Momoyamachouyamanoshita 32

Momo Terrace is a large shopping mall opened in February 2015 in the Fushimi-Momoyama area. In keeping with the name of the region, a peach (momo) tree is planted at the edge of the plaza at the main entrance. The food court inside has a children's area and a nearby party room, making it easy for parents to gather with their friends. Furthermore, a free smartphone app called NEARLY lets you access useful information about each shop in Momo Terrace.
Kyoto Hozugawa Rafting Big Smile

5.0

9 Reviews

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Kyoto Kameoka-shi Shinocho Umahoriekimae 2-208-8

This outdoor tour company offers fun rafting tours on Kyoto's Hozu River, one of the biggest white water rafting spots in Kansai. Although a reservation is required, it is possible to make a same-day booking as long as there is an opening. Their friendly and courteous guides assure that anyone age nine and above can safely enjoy rafting the rapids. Participants can also disembark from the boat and play in shallow areas of the river.

We book this rafting with internet. The base is 25 minutes from Kyoto using JR train pass (2 more station than Arashiyama). The staff is very nice and very professional. Our guide is Rinku from Nepal...
Wachi-yama Yaso no Mori

3.5

5 Reviews

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Kyoto Funai-gun Kyotanbacho Sakabara

This 120,000 square meter park uses its natural surroundings where the Wachi River runs through pristine forest. The park contains Mt. Tengai amidst red pine forest, with a view of old Wachi Town, and is filled with about 900 varieties of plant. They also hold a number of events, including craft classes and stamp rallies.

山野草の森、というだけあって、花園ではありません。季節を合わせれば満開の花があるのかもしれませんが、6月に行ったら新緑のきれいな植物園でした。若干の高低差はあるものの、そこまできつい園内でもないですし、良いハイキングになりましたが、花の見頃を調べて行ったほうが楽しめると思います。
Hakusasonso, Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden and Museum

4.5

4 Reviews

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Kyoto Kyoutoshi Sakyou-ku Joudojishibashichou 37

Hakusasonso, a memorial to the Japanese-style painter Hashimoto Kansetsu, is located near Ginkakuji Temple (Silver Pavilion) in Kyoto's Sakyo Ward. The villa that Hashimoto designed for himself and the four-season garden are open to the public. Hashimoto's works are displayed inside the house, and other exhibits, such as his collection, are displayed there as well. There is a restaurant on the premises, and tourists appreciate it as a quiet spot to relax after visiting Ginkakuji.

I have been coming to Osaka on business trips for more than twenty years and whenever possible I arrange a day trip to Kyoto. Almost every time my way leads me to this pittoresque small garden which...

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Kyoto Areas

Its wooden tea houses, shuffling geisha, and spiritual sights have seen Kyoto hailed as the heart of traditional Japan, a world apart from ultramodern Tokyo. Despite being the Japanese capital for over a century, Kyoto escaped destruction during World War II, leaving behind a fascinating history which can be felt at every turn, from the fully gold-plated Kinkakuji Temple down to traditional customs such as geisha performances and tea ceremonies, which are still practiced to this day.