Higashiyama Area

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The Higashiyama area, spreading across the eastern side of Kyoto City, is the "highlight of Kyoto tourism" concentrated with iconic spots like Kiyomizu-dera, Yasaka Shrine, and Chion-in. Atmosphere-rich stone-paved slopes like Sannenzaka and Ninenzaka are lined with traditional souvenir shops and teahouses, making you feel as if you've traveled back in time just by walking. At dusk, Hanatouro lanterns light up the streets in a mystical atmosphere. Preserving traditional architecture, crafts, and faith most vividly, it is an essential area for all travelers who want to feel both Kyoto's glamour and historic weight at once.

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Higashiyama Area

Address: Matsugasaki Nishiyama, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto
Website: https://www.kyokanko.or.jp/
Operator: Kyoto City Tourism Association

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