Ohara Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Sanzen-in Temple
Find out about the history of Kyoto when you spend time at Sanzen-in Temple. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.
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 a 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.
Activities
Tokyo to Kyoto 1-Full Day Private Guided Tour
Kyoto Top 4 Must-see Attractions One Day Sightseeing Trip
Kyoto: 45-Minute Tea Ceremony Experience
Kyoto Gion Geisha District Walking Tour - The Stories of Geisha
Kyoto Full Day (8 hours) Ultimate Sightseeing Private Tour
Kendo and samurai experience in Kyoto
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Other neighbourhoods around Ohara
Sakyo Ward
Noted for its gardens and mountain views, there's plenty to explore in Sakyo Ward. Top attractions like Shimogamo Shrine and Kyoto Concert Hall are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Matsugasaki Station or Kokusaikaikan Station to see more of the city.
Kita Ward
The mountain views and gardens are just a few things visitors like about Kita Ward. Kamigamo Shrine and Daitokuji Temple are worthwhile spots to check out, and you can hop on the metro at Kitaoji Station or Kitayama Station to get around the larger area.
Okazaki
Gardens and mountain views are highlights of Okazaki. Make a stop by Kyoto Municipal Zoo or Kyoto Municipal Museum of Art while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Keage Station to get around town.
Nishijin
Nishijin is a destination travellers like for its coffee shops, and you might hop aboard the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to explore sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine.
Kamigyo Ward
Noted for its historical sites and gardens, there's plenty to explore in Kamigyo Ward. Top attractions like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station to see more of the city.
Central Kyoto
Travellers love Central Kyoto for its popular shops, and you can see more of Kyoto by jumping on the metro at Imadegawa Station or Kuramaguchi Station. You might spend time checking out top sights like Seimei-Jinja Shrine and Nishijin Textile Center.
- Lake Biwa
- Kiyomizu Temple
- Fushimi Inari Shrine
- Nishiki Market
- Kyoto University
- Nijō Castle
- Kawaramachi Street
- Kyoto Tower
- Kinkaku-ji Temple
- Kyoto Imperial Palace
- Heian Shrine
- Shijo Street
- Yasaka Shrine
- Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
- Pontocho Alley
- Gion Corner
- Nintendo World Headquarters
- Mount Hiei
- Biwako Valley Ski Resort
- Kyoto Station Building
- Sanjusangen-do Temple
- Arashiyama Onsen
- Kyoto Racecourse
- Miyama Kayabuki-no-Sato