Kiyomizu Temple 清水寺
It’s one of the most popular sightseeing spot in Kyoto.
Its view changes so beautifully with cherry blossom trees in spring, colored leaves in fall and snow in winter. Pottery Market Festival is held in August, if you are interested in Japanese traditional potteries, you should check it out!
*japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3901.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*21mins by bus
(Take No.84, 86b 87b ,,, bus to Gojyozaka from Kamikazan Kubo stop. (How to use the bus) You can walk to Kiyomizu Temple in 10min)
*15mins by bike : detailed information is here→ Go Kiyomizu
*30mins by walk : detailed information is here→Go Gion
Nijo Castle 二条城
It’s one of the most famous sightseeing spot in Kyoto.
It’s famous with beautiful and traditional building style.
They sometimes light it up and it’s so beautiful.
*japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3918.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*23mins by train
(Take train to Nijojo-Mae St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St..You can walk to there in 7 mins.)
Arashiyama 嵐山
Arashiyama is famous with bamboo forest and Togetsu Bridge.
I highly recommend to visit there in fall. It would be really crowded but colored leaves and mountains are so beautiful.
*japanguide.com : http://www.japan-travel-navi.jp/kyoto/en/spots/rakusai/chikurin/
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Access from Studio1-6
*45mins by train
(Take train to Uzumasa-Tenjingawa St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. And then take train to Arashiyama St. from Randen-Tenjingawa St. by
Fushimi-Inari shrine 伏見稲荷大社
You must have seen this picture of red gates.
There are thousands of red gates in the shrine. It is free for entrance and it takes about an hour to walk through all gates, so here can be good place to have a walk.
japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3915.html
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Access from Studio1-6
* 30mins by trains
(first, you go to Sanjo Keihan St. from Higashino St. by Touzai-Line and then change to Keihan-Line to go Fushimiinari St.. )
*40mins by bus and JR
(First, you take No.29 bus from Kawata Bus Stop 2 to JR Yamashina and then change to JR Nara-Line from Kyoto station go Inari St..)
*32mins by bus
(First, you take No.82 bus from Kamikazan Kubocho Bus Stop to Gojo Keihan and then change to Keihan-Line to go Fushimiinari St..)
Gion : Hanamimko-ji and Yasaka-shirine 祇園：花見小路・八坂神社
Gion is famous with Yasaka Shrine and Hanamiko-ji where you can see Maiko and Geisya. I recommend to visit there afternoon because lighted up shrine is very beautiful and you can see Maiko or Geisya before their work (if you have a luck;))
japanguide.com : http://www.japan-travel-navi.jp/kyoto/en/spots/higashiyama/yasakajinja/
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Access from Here
* 20 mins by trains
(first, you go to Sanjo Keihan St. from Higashino St. by Touzai-Line and then change to Keihan-Line to go Gion Shijo St.. )
**16mins by bus
(Take No.84, 86b or 87b to Shijo-Keihan stop from Kamikazan-Kubo stop.)
Note!
Please read this advice because bus stops from Gion back to the studio are confusing.
Shijo Kawaramachi Bus stops location (Keihan Bus)
Kinkakuji 金閣寺
As you can see, it was decorated with gold. It looks more beautiful in fall with colored leaves. And in winter, since it snows little heavier than downtown in Kyoto, you can enjoy the combination of white and gold. It is breathtaking.
*japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3908.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*53mins by train and bus
(First, take train to Kyoto City Hall St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. And then take No.59 bus to Kinkakuji-Mae stop. You can walk to Kinkakuji in 5 mins.)
Ginkakuji & Philosophier's Road 銀閣寺＆哲学の道
Ginkakuji and Philosophier's Road are very close. And Philosophier's Road is long, and there are many sightseeing spots along it. In Ginkakuji, you can experience Zen(one of the Buddhist training ).
japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3907.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*45mins by train and bus
(First, take train to Kyoto City Hall St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. And then take No.17 or 32 bus to Ginkakuji-Mae stop. You can walk to Ginkakuji in 6 mins.)
Nanzen Temple 南禅寺
It is famous with cherry blossom flowers and colored leaves. So I recommend to visit there in spring and fall. You can walk to there from Ginkakuji in 30 mins. And you can experience Zen for free.
japanguide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3905.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*15mins by train
(First, take train to Keage St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St..You can walk to there in 8 mins)
Kyoto Imperial Palace 京都御所
It used to be the living place of Imperials. That's why they have huge garden and so many buildings. It's free to enter and there are cherry blossoms, plums and colored leaves, so you can bring your lunch box and enjoy picnic.
japan guide.com : https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3917.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*28 mins by train
(First, take train to Karasuma-Oike St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. And change to Karasuma Line to go to Imadegawa St. You can walk to Kyoto Imperial Palace in 8 mins)
Nishiki Market 錦市場
It is one of the most famous market. They have 130 shops in one street(400m).You can enjoy japanese traditional foods, for example, kyoto-style pickles and fresh vegetables. It is very busy every day, but it is perfect place to enjoy traditions in Kyoto.
japanguide.com :https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3931.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*25mins by bus
(Take No.84, 86b or 87b to Shijo-Keihan stop from Kamikazan-Kubo stop. You can walk to there in 6 mins.)
*24mins by train
First, take train to Kyoto City Hall St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. You can walk to Nishiki Market in 12 mins.)
Kyoto International Manga Museum 京都国際マンガミュージアム
They have 300,000 manga materials and you can read 50,000 manga books as you like. You can bring the favorite one and read it on the huge green filed. If you are a fan of Manga and Anime culture, you have to go;)
japanguide.com :https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3946.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*17mins by train
(first, take train to Karasuma-Oike St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. You can walk to Manga Museum in 3 mins.)
*26mins by bus
(Take No.92 or 93 to Karasuma-Oike stop from Kamikazan-Kubo stop. You can walk to there in 2 mins.)
Toei Kyoto Studio Park 東映太秦映画村
Toei Kyoto Studio Park is the only theme park in Japan where you can observe jidaigeki films.
You can enjoy taking in a ninja show as dressing up as a geisha or samurai.
japanguide.com :https://www.japan-guide.com/e/e3934.html
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Access from Studio1-6
*37mins by train
(Take train to Uzumasa-Tenjingawa St. by Tozai-Line from Higashino St.. You can walk to there in 13 mins.)