Best around Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace Spot List

A store specializing in Buddhist altar equipment in Kyoto's Kawaramachi district. We sell all sorts of equipment, including Buddhist altars, Buddhist statues, rosary, incense sticks and candles.

Appreciate the palm-sized artworks

The school Yae Niijima’s husband Joseph dreamed of opening

A castle that is deeply rooted in the history of the Tokugawa Clan and became an important historic site during the Meiji Restoration when power was returned to Japan's Imperial Family.

A classical red brick building

Tie your prayers under the branches of the willow trees

Successive generations of emperors lived at the site of these historical remains

Where the emperors and nobles enjoyed themselves

Weave, watch, and wear traditional textiles from elegant Kyoto

A massive collection of manga from all over the world, from the famous to rare finds

A shrine affiliated with boars and protection for the lower body

Packed full of nutrients from plants from Japan and China

Learn about the defenses of this castle town and building fireproofing

A place for relaxation for the citizens of Kyoto and famous for its plum blossoms

Refined, high-quality Japanese stationery and incense

A temple that has existed since the Warring States period and is connected to Nobunaga

A well-established ryokan where people of culture would gather for traditional performance art during the Taisho period

A historical ryokan designated as a tangible cultural property where every room offers a view of the garden

Hearton Hotel Kyoto offers a restaurant, coin-operated laundry facilities. Rooms come with free wired internet, while free Wi-Fi is available at the lobby.

Opened in 2015, Urban Hotel Kyoto Nijo Premium is conveniently located just a 5-mintue walk from JR and metro Nijo stations. Guests can unwind in a large public bath after spending a day exploring the city.