Gion

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

shijo Kawaramachi – kiyamachi & pontocho

the most popular entertainment district in Kyoto. It lines up various businesses that maintain centuries-old traditions, to top fashion shops. Kawara-machi is the main street of Kyoto.

It is also the location for entertainment in Kyoto.
(3 MINUTES WALK FROM THE HOSTEL )

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 is renowned for its year end Kabuki performance.
(NB: LESS THAN A MINUTE WALK FROM THE HOSTEL )
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Ginkaku-ji (Silver Pavilion Temple)

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

Kinkakuji (Golden Pavilion Temple)

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