Kyoto/North, Kyoto

Name: Kyoto/North
Address: Kyoto, Japan

#181 among attractions in Kyoto

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Kita is one of the eleven wards in the city of Kyoto, in Kyoto Prefecture, Japan. Its name means "North Ward." As of 2020, the ward has an estimated population of 117,165 people. ()

Local name: 北区 Founded: 1955 (69 years ago)Area: 36.65 mi²Maximum elevation: 2936 ftMinimal elevation: 197 ftCoordinates: 35°2'28"N, 135°45'14"E

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Kyoto/North – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Shimogamo Shrine, Daitoku-ji, Kyoto Botanical Garden, Seimei Shrine.

1.1 miE
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Shimogamo Shrine, Kyoto
29 min walk • Nestled in the verdant embrace of Kyoto's Tadasu no Mori forest, Shimogamo Shrine stands as a serene testament to Japan's ancient Shinto traditions. This revered shrine, also known as Kamomioya Shrine, is one of the oldest and most significant Shinto sites in Kyoto...
0.5 miNW
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
13 min walk • Nestled in the northern part of Kyoto, Daitoku-ji stands as a testament to the city's deep-rooted Zen Buddhist traditions. This sprawling temple complex, established in the 14th century, is not only a place of religious significance but also a serene park that offers a...
0.7 miNE
Botanical gardens with a serene setting
Kyoto Botanical Garden, Kyoto
20 min walk • The Kyoto Botanical Garden, nestled in the heart of the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan, is a verdant oasis that offers a serene escape from the urban landscape. Established in 1924, this expansive park encompasses an area of roughly 240,000 square meters and is renowned...
0.9 miS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
24 min walk • Seimei Shrine, a serene and historically rich Shinto shrine nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a tribute to the revered Heian-era astrologer and diviner, Abe no Seimei. This tranquil site, enveloped by lush greenery, offers a glimpse into Japan's ancient...
0.7 miSE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
19 min walk • Shōkoku-ji, formally identified as Mannen-zan Shōkoku Shōten Zenji, is a Buddhist temple in northern Kyoto, first founded in 1382 by Ashikaga Yoshimitsu, with the existing temple complex having undergone several periods of extensive reconstruction and rebuilding in the succeeding eras.
0.4 miS
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
11 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
0.6 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Kōtō-in, Kyoto
17 min walk • Kōtō-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, Kyoto, Japan. It was founded by Hosokawa Tadaoki. There is a teahouse, the Shōkō-ken, and the gardens are celebrated for their momiji.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum
Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto
21 min walk • The Kyoto City Archaeological Museum is located in Kyoto and showcases the city's archaeological findings. The building was constructed in 1914. A part of its exhibit are replicas of the golden tea utensils of the 16th century Golden Tea Room.
0.5 miW
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Ryōgen-in, Kyoto
12 min walk • Ryōgen-in is a subtemple of the Daitoku-ji Buddhist complex, located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was constructed in 1502. There are five gardens adjoining the abbot's residence, including Totekiko, Isshi-dan, Koda-tei, and Ryogin-tei.
0.8 miNW
Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Imamiya Shrine, Kyoto
20 min walk • Imamiya Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Kita-ku, Kyoto, Japan. It was originally established for patrons to pray for safety from an epidemic, though it has evolved into a shrine where patrons can pray for general good health.
0.5 miNW
Buddhist architecture, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Daisen-in, Kyoto
14 min walk • Daisen-in is a sub-temple of Daitoku-ji, a temple of the Rinzai school of Zen in Buddhism, one of the five most important Zen temples of Kyoto. The name means "The Academy of the Great Immortals." Daisen-in was founded by the Zen priest Kogaku Sōkō, and was built between 1509 and 1513.

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Which popular attractions are close to Kyoto/North?

Nearby attractions include Ōtani University, Kyoto (7 min walk), Ōtani University Museum, Kyoto (8 min walk), Honpō-ji, Kyoto (11 min walk), Ōbai-in, Kyoto (12 min walk).

How to get to Kyoto/North by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kyoto/North:

Bus

Kitaoji Shinmachi • Lines: 1, 32, 35, バス, 快速35 (3 min walk)
Kitaoji Horikawa • Lines: 1, 101, 102, 32, 35, バス, 快速35 (4 min walk)

Metro

Kitaōji • Lines: K (10 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (11 min walk)

Train

Demachiyanagi (34 min walk)