The Higashiyama District (東山) along the lower slopes of Kyoto’s eastern mountains is one of the city’s best preserved historic districts. It is a great place to experience traditional old Kyoto, especially between Kiyomizudera and Yasaka Shrine, where the narrow lanes, wooden buildings and traditional merchant shops invoke a feeling of the old capital city. Recent renovations to remove telephone poles and repave the streets have further improved the traditional feel of the district.

Kamo River (鴨川):
Maruyama Park (円山公園):
Kiyomizu-dera Temple (清水寺):
Hōkan-ji Temple (法観寺):

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