Eastern Kyoto City 
This area is located northeast from the downtown of Kyoto. It is at the base of Mt. Nyoigatake, where a famous mountain bonfire event is held in the summer.
It is known as the core cultural district of Kyoto because it has beautiful temples and shrines, as well as a zoo, museums, and theaters. The district is also near Kyoto University, which has produced a great number of Nobel Prize winners.
The Okazaki area is also home to a concentration of creative cultural facilities and events that promote new and traditional culture through various means. Click the link below to view the “KYOTO CREATIVE PARK” website that introduces three spots that serve as cultural hubs in Okazaki:
How to get to this area
Please see these links for comfortable access to major tourist destinations.
Tips
Take a memorable photo as you stroll along Suirokaku, designated a Heritage of Industrial Modernization, and the historical temple landscape at Nanzen-ji Temple.
In spring, try Okazaki Jikkokubune boat riding. It takes approximately 25 minutes for a round 3-kilometer cruise trip. A reservation is recommended. Have dinner at an authentic Japanese restaurant and enjoy tofu cuisine or a full course kaiseki meal.
Now you are a connoisseur of Kyoto!
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