Nishijin, Kyoto

Name: Nishijin
Address: Horikawa-Imadegawa, Kyoto, Japan
Telephone: +81 75-451-9231

#136 among attractions in Kyoto

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Nishijin is a district in Kamigyō-ku, Kyoto, Japan, known for its production of Nishijin-ori. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 35°1'47"N, 135°45'7"E

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Horikawa-ImadegawaKyoto Japan

Contact

+81 75-451-9231

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Nishijin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Daitoku-ji, Kyoto State Guest House, Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto Gyoen.

1 miN
Buddhist temple site known for gardens
Daitoku-ji, Kyoto
27 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...
0.8 miE
Palace
Kyoto State Guest House, Kyoto
22 min walk • The Kyoto State Guest House is a testament to Japan's dedication to preserving its cultural heritage while extending hospitality to dignitaries from around the world. Situated in the historic city of Kyoto, this facility provides a venue for international conferences...
1 miSE
Picturesque 17th-century palace gardens
Sentō Imperial Palace, Kyoto
25 min walk • Sentō Imperial Palace, nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, stands as a serene testament to the city's rich imperial past. This historic site, once a residence for retired emperors, embodies the opulent and refined aesthetics of Japanese court life.
0.8 miSE
Park
Kyoto Gyoen, Kyoto
21 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, Kyoto Gyoen is a serene expanse of green that offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life. This national park, which surrounds the Imperial Palace of Kyoto, is a verdant oasis steeped in history and natural beauty.
1 miE
Museum, Specialty museum
Kitamura Museum, Kyoto
27 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Kyoto, the Kitamura Museum offers a tranquil retreat for those looking to immerse themselves in Japanese art and history. This intimate museum, though less known than some of its larger counterparts, presents a thoughtfully curated collection...
1 miW
Shrine and garden with annual festival
Kitano Tenmangū, Kyoto
25 min walk • Kitano Tenmangū is a historic Shinto shrine nestled in the cultural heart of Kyoto, Japan. Renowned for its profound connection to scholarship and the arts, this revered site is dedicated to Sugawara no Michizane, a scholar, poet, and politician deified as Tenjin, the...
~680 ftS
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place
Seimei Shrine, Kyoto
4 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...
0.8 miSE
Sacred and religious sites
Shirakumo Shrine, Kyoto
20 min walk • Shirakumo Shrine is a Shinto shrine in Kyoto Gyoen National Garden, in Kyoto, Japan.
0.6 miNE
Temple, Sacred and religious sites, Buddhist temple
Shōkoku-ji, Kyoto
16 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.
~1970 ftN
Temple, Buddhist architecture
Honpō-ji, Kyoto
10 min walk • Honpō-ji is a Nichiren Buddhist temple in Kyoto, Japan. Its sangō is "Eishōzan".
0.8 miSE
Church
St. Agnes Cathedral, Kyoto
21 min walk • St. Agnes Cathedral is a Christian church located in Kyoto, Japan, and is the diocesan Cathedral of the Diocese of Kyoto, which comprises all the Anglican-Episcopal churches and other facilities in Fukui, Ishikawa, Kyoto, and Toyama Prefectures.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nishijin?

Nearby attractions include Shiramine Shrine, Kyoto (2 min walk), Nishijin Textile Center, Kyoto (2 min walk), Kyoto City Archaeological Museum, Kyoto (3 min walk), Seimei Shrine, Kyoto (4 min walk).

How to get to Nishijin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nishijin:

Bus

堀川今出川 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (1 min walk)
今出川大宮 • Lines: 101, 102, 201 (4 min walk)

Metro

Imadegawa • Lines: K (11 min walk)
Kuramaguchi • Lines: K (18 min walk)

Train

Jingu-marutamachi (36 min walk)