Tominagacho
Kyoto
Visit Tominagacho
Popular places to visit
Kiyomizu Temple
Constructed entirely without nails and built on high poles, this temple is part of a World Heritage Site and offers visitors both beauty and history.
Fushimi Inari Shrine
This shrine at the base of Inari Mountain is dedicated to the goddess of rice and prosperity. See its thousands of red gates around a network of beautiful trails.
Nishiki Market
Come to this market in the heart of the city to experience the authentic sights, smells and sounds of the bartering vendors and their traditional food.
Nijō Castle
Visit the world of the wealthy and powerful shogun, in this opulent 17th-century castle complex.
Kyoto Tower
In a city known for its temples and other ancient relics, this observation point catches the eye as an example of 20th-century innovation.
Kinkaku-ji Temple
Built in the 14th century for a shogun, then rebuilt twice, this temple is now a Buddhist site and its top two floors are completely covered in gold leaf.
Other neighborhoods around Tominagacho
Komatsucho
If you're spending some time in Komatsucho, Kenninji Temple and Hanamikoji Street are top sights worth seeing.
Karasuma
Visitors to Karasuma love its popular shops, and you can check out Nishiki Market and Rokakkudo Temple. If you want to see more in the area, you can get around town on the metro at Karasuma Oike Station.
Gion
Unique features of Gion include the monuments and shopping. Make a stop by Yasaka Shrine or Hanamikoji Street while you're exploring the area.
Higashiyama Ward
Traditional-style buildings and protected status define this part of Kyoto, with entertainment in Gion near Yasaka Shrine. Must-see attractions include Kiyomizu Temple, Kyoto National Museum, and Namikawa Cloisonne Museum.
Sannenzaka Ninenzaka
You'll enjoy the gardens and monuments in Sannenzaka Ninenzaka. You might want to make time for a stop at Kiyomizu Temple or Hokanji Temple.
Downtown Kyoto
If you're spending time in Downtown Kyoto, check out sights like Kyoto International Manga Museum or Rokakkudo Temple and hop on the metro to see more the city at Karasuma Oike Station or Marutamachi Station.
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Kyoto University
- Nijō Castle
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto International Conference Centre
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Heian Shrine
- Expo ’70 Commemorative Park
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Nanzen-ji Temple
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Kuzuha Mall
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Arashiyama Monkey Park Iwatayama
- Doshisha University