Kinkaku-ji Temple
Kinkaku, or the golden pavilion, stands facing Kyoko-chi pond. The pavilion and its reflection on the water as well as islets and trees weave into a beauty and create a peaceful atmosphere. This Zen temple represents Kitayama-bunka, flamboyant culture that was a blending of traditional aristocratic culture and new samurai culture.
Gion District
This is the largest pleasure quarters of Kyoto. Present day Gion still has many Ochaya, where customers drink and dine while Maiko and Geiko (Geisha) entertain them in the traditional architecture. Gion retains atmosphere of old Kyoto.
Kiyomizu-dera Temple
Kiyomizu-dera is the most popular place in Kyoto and attracts more than 4 million visitors annually. The main attraction of the temple is hondo, the main hall built on a steep slope that has a stage in front of it. The supporting structure of the building is assembled with 139 pillars and no nails are used.
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